Patents by Inventor Ye Seul Kim
Ye Seul Kim has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9865775Abstract: The light emitting element is provided to comprise: a first conductive type semiconductor layer; a mesa; a current blocking layer; a transparent electrode; a first electrode pad and a first electrode extension; a second electrode pad and a second electrode extension; and an insulation layer partially located on the lower portion of the first electrode, wherein the mesa includes at least one groove formed on a side thereof, the first conductive type semiconductor layer is partially exposed through the groove, the insulation layer includes an opening through which the exposed first conductive type semiconductor layer is at least partially exposed, the first electrode extension includes extension contact portions in contact with the first conductive type semiconductor layer through an opening, and the second electrode extension includes an end with a width different from the average width of the second electrode extension.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Duk Il Suh, Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Sang Won Woo, Ji Hye Kim
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Patent number: 9851056Abstract: A light emitting diode chip includes: a first conductive type semiconductor layer disposed on a substrate; a mesa disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer; an insulation layer covering the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the mesa, the insulation layer including at least one first opening exposing the first conductive type semiconductor layer and a second opening disposed on the mesa; a first pad electrode disposed on the insulation layer and electrically connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer through the first opening; and a second pad electrode disposed on the insulation layer and electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer through the second opening. The first opening of the insulation layer includes a first region covered by the first pad electrode and a second region exposed outside the first pad electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Sang Won Woo, Ji Hye Kim
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Publication number: 20170200857Abstract: A method of fabricating a light emitting diode (LED) includes: sequentially stacking a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on a substrate; and separating the substrate into unit chips, and at the same time, forming a concavo-convex structure having the shape of irregular vertical lines in a side surface of the unit chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Kyung Wan KIM, Tae Kyoon KIM, Yeo Jin YOON, Ye Seul KIM, Sang Hyun OH, Jin Woong LEE, In Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20170125640Abstract: A light-emitting element according to an embodiment of the present document has a transparent electrode having an opening, and the transparent electrode has a protrusion on a side surface of the opening. A second electrode pad is arranged on the opening of the transparent electrode, and abuts the protrusion. Accordingly, peeling of the second electrode pad can be prevented, thereby improving the reliability of the light-emitting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Sang Hyun Oh, Duk Il Suh, Sang Won Woo, Ji Hye Kim
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Publication number: 20170110629Abstract: The light emitting element is provided to comprise: a first conductive type semiconductor layer; a mesa; a current blocking layer; a transparent electrode; a first electrode pad and a first electrode extension; a second electrode pad and a second electrode extension; and an insulation layer partially located on the lower portion of the first electrode, wherein the mesa includes at least one groove formed on a side thereof, the first conductive type semiconductor layer is partially exposed through the groove, the insulation layer includes an opening through which the exposed first conductive type semiconductor layer is at least partially exposed, the first electrode extension includes extension contact portions in contact with the first conductive type semiconductor layer through an opening, and the second electrode extension includes an end with a width different from the average width of the second electrode extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Duk Il Suh, Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Sang Won Woo, Ji Hye Kim
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Publication number: 20170108937Abstract: A light emitting diode chip used in devices includes: a substrate including protrusions disposed on an upper surface; a light emitting structure disposed on the substrate and including at least one hole through a second conductive type semiconductor layer and an active layer and partially exposing a first conductive type semiconductor layer; a contact electrode including an optically transparent conductive oxide; a light reflective insulation layer including a distributed Bragg reflector; a first pad electrode electrically connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; and a second pad electrode electrically connected to the contact electrode, wherein a portion of an upper surface of the substrate is exposed around the light emitting structure, the light reflective insulation layer adjoins the exposed portion of the upper surface of the substrate around the light emitting structure, and an upper edge of the substrate is spaced from the light reflective insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Ye Seul KIM, Kyoung Wan KIM, Sang Won WOO, Ji Hye KIM
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Publication number: 20170108173Abstract: A light emitting diode chip includes: a first conductive type semiconductor layer disposed on a substrate; a mesa disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer; an insulation layer covering the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the mesa, the insulation layer including at least one first opening exposing the first conductive type semiconductor layer and a second opening disposed on the mesa; a first pad electrode disposed on the insulation layer and electrically connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer through the first opening; and a second pad electrode disposed on the insulation layer and electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer through the second opening. The first opening of the insulation layer includes a first region covered by the first pad electrode and a second region exposed outside the first pad electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Ye Seul KIM, Kyoung Wan Kim, Snag Won Woo, Ji Hye Kim
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Patent number: 9608165Abstract: A method of fabricating a light emitting diode (LED) includes: sequentially stacking a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on a substrate; and separating the substrate into unit chips, and at the same time, forming a concavo-convex structure having the shape of irregular vertical lines in a side surface of the unit chip.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyung Wan Kim, Tae Kyoon Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim, Sang Hyun Oh, Jin Woong Lee, In Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20170077355Abstract: According to the present invention, a light-emitting diode with improved light extraction efficiency comprises: a semiconductor laminated structure including an N-layer, a light-emitting layer, and a P-layer formed on a substrate; an N-type electrode formed on the N-layer; and a P-type electrode formed on the P-layer, wherein the N-type electrode and the P-type electrode include a pad electrode and a dispersion electrode, and the N-type electrode and/or the P-type electrode includes a reflective electrode layer for reflecting light onto the dispersion electrode. Thus, the light-emitting diode has a reflective electrode layer on the electrode so as to improve light extraction efficiency. Further, a reflective layer is patterned beneath a pad unit, thus forming roughness and improving adhesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Jin Woong Lee, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim
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Publication number: 20170047483Abstract: Disclosed herein is an LED chip including electrode pads. The LED chip includes a semiconductor stack including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad located on the second conductive type semiconductor layer opposite to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode extension extending from the first electrode pad and connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer; and an insulation layer interposed between the first electrode pad and the second conductive type semiconductor layer. The LED chip includes the first electrode pad on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, thereby increasing a light emitting area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Hyun Oh, Keum Ju Lee, Jin Woong Lee, Da Yeon Jeong, Sang Won Woo
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Publication number: 20160380157Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) includes a light-emitting structure arranged on a first surface of a substrate, the light-emitting structure including a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer; a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer. The LED includes a first distributed Bragg reflector arranged on a second surface of the substrate opposite to the first surface, the first distributed Bragg reflector including a first laminate structure including alternately stacked SiO2 and Nb2O5 layers. The first laminate structure of the first distributed Bragg reflector is configured to reflect at least 90% of a first wavelength range of blue light emitted from the light emitting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Duk Il SUH, Jae Moo Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim, Sang Hyun Oh, Jin Woong Lee
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Patent number: 9520536Abstract: Disclosed herein is an LED chip including electrode pads. The LED chip includes a semiconductor stack including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad located on the second conductive type semiconductor layer opposite to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode extension extending from the first electrode pad and connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer; and an insulation layer interposed between the first electrode pad and the second conductive type semiconductor layer. The LED chip includes the first electrode pad on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, thereby increasing a light emitting area.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Hyun Oh, Keum Ju Lee, Jin Woong Lee, Da Yeon Jeong, Sang Won Woo
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Patent number: 9401456Abstract: According to the present invention, a light-emitting diode with improved light extraction efficiency comprises: a semiconductor laminated structure including an N-layer, a light-emitting layer, and a P-layer formed on a substrate; an N-type electrode formed on the N-layer; and a P-type electrode formed on the P-layer, wherein the N-type electrode and the P-type electrode include a pad electrode and a dispersion electrode, and the N-type electrode and/or the P-type electrode includes a reflective electrode layer for reflecting light onto the dispersion electrode. Thus, the light-emitting diode has a reflective electrode layer on the electrode so as to improve light extraction efficiency. Further, a reflective layer is patterned beneath a pad unit, thus forming roughness and improving adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin Woong Lee, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim
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Patent number: 9397264Abstract: Disclosed herein in an LED chip including electrode pads. The LED chip includes a semiconductor stack including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer, a first electrode pad located on the second conductive type semiconductor layer opposite to the second conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode extension extending from the first electrode pad and connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer; and an insulation layer interposed between the first electrode pad and the second conductive type semiconductor layer. The LED chip includes the first electrode pad on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, thereby increasing a light emitting area.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Hyun Oh, Keum Ju Lee, Jin Woong Lee, Da Yeon Jeong, Sang Won Woo
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Publication number: 20160118564Abstract: Disclosed herein is an LED chip including electrode pads. The LED chip includes a semiconductor stack including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad located on the second conductive type semiconductor layer opposite to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a first electrode extension extending from the first electrode pad and connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer; and an insulation layer interposed between the first electrode pad and the second conductive type semiconductor layer. The LED chip includes the first electrode pad on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, thereby increasing a light emitting area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Hyun Oh, Keum Ju Lee, Jin Woong Lee, Da Yeon Jeong, Sang Won Woo
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Publication number: 20160082815Abstract: A gull wing door with a slide door for a vehicle may include a gull wing door including an upper rail, a lower rail, and an intermediate rail in line at an upper end portion, a lower end portion, and an intermediate portion in a horizontal length direction and supported on a vehicle body by a hinge portion positioned at the upper end portion and openable/closable in a vertical direction about the hinge portion, and a slide door including upper and lower portions and an intermediate portion of the gull wing door at an upper end portion and a lower end portion, and a middle portion and openable/closable in a horizontal direction while being supported on the gull wing door by upper and lower rollers and an intermediate roller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Ju Hyuck LEE, Ja Yong KOO, Ye Seul KIM, Yong Seok JANG, Hui Jung KIM, Min Su KANG, Seung Jun LEE
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Publication number: 20160079474Abstract: This invention relates to a semiconductor light emitting device which has superior lateral light extraction efficiency, and to a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor light emitting device includes a sapphire substrate and a light emitting structure formed on an upper surface of the sapphire substrate and including a plurality of nitride epitaxial layers including an active layer which produces light, wherein at least one side surface of the light emitting structure is formed as an inclined surface which creates an acute angle relative to the upper surface of the sapphire substrate. In some embodiments, at least one modification region can be formed in a horizontal direction on at least one side surface of the sapphire substrate using laser irradiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Duck II Suh, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim, Ji Hye Kim
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Patent number: 9269871Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode (LED) comprising a light emitting stacked structure and an electrode structure formed to have a pattern on the light emitting stacked structure. The electrode structure of the LED includes a cluster of reflectors disposed along the pattern on the light emitting stacked structure, and a pad material layer formed to entirely cover the reflectors.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Da Yeon Jeong, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Hyun Oh
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Patent number: 9269867Abstract: A light-emitting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer disposed on a substrate; an active layer disposed on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer; a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer; and an irregular convex-concave pattern disposed on a surface of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer. The irregular convex-concave pattern includes convex portions and concave portions, and the convex portions have irregular heights and the concave portions have irregular depths. The first conductivity-type semiconductor layer including the irregular convex-concave pattern is exposed from the active layer and the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Shin Hyoung Kim, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Jun Woong Lee, Tae Gyun Kim
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Patent number: 9202984Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) including a semiconductor stack structure including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, the semiconductor stack disposed on a substrate, a conductive substrate disposed on the semiconductor stack structure, and an electrode disposed on the conductive substrate and in ohmic contact with the conductive substrate, wherein the electrode comprises grooves penetrating the electrode and a portion of the conductive substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin Woong Lee, Kyoung Wan Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Ye Seul Kim, Tae Kyoon Kim