Patents by Inventor Yong Hwan Kim

Yong Hwan 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).

  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230404166
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a main body including a controller and a battery; and a removable heater module removably combined to the main body and including a heater and a first memory, the heater being configured to heat an aerosol generating article, wherein the first memory stores heater module information about intrinsic properties of the removable heater module, the heater module information being obtained during a manufacturing process of the removable heater module, and the controller is configured to obtain the heater module information from the first memory when the removable heater module is combined to the main body, determine a control condition corresponding to the removable heater module by using the obtained heater module information, and control the aerosol generating device based on the determined control condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Sung Wook YOON, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG, Dae Nam HAN
  • Method for improving quality of therapeutic cell through real-time glutathione measurement
    Patent number: 11841369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the quality of therapeutic cells by real-time glutathione monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Cell2In, Inc.
    Inventors: Heun Soo Kang, Hye Mi Kim, Ji Eun Song, Gwang Mo Yang, Ji Woong Shin, Hye Won Kang, Yong Hwan Kim, Myung Jin Kim
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230389616
    Abstract: A method, performed by an aerosol generating device, of performing a self-diagnosis, includes: when the aerosol generating device does not normally operate by an error, determining whether to activate the self-diagnosis for analyzing the error of the aerosol generating device; when the self-diagnosis is activated, performing a function self-test by checking whether each of functions required for a normal heating operation of the aerosol generating device is operative; determining a faulty component of the aerosol generating device based on a result of the function self-test; determining a faulty function of the faulty component based on an error log recorded in the aerosol generating device; determining a severity of the determined faulty function; and outputting a final diagnosis result with respect to the self-diagnosis based on the faulty component, the faulty function, and the severity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Sung Wook YOON, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG, Dae Nam HAN
  • AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INSERTION OF AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230389613
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a susceptor configured to heat an aerosol generating article inserted into an accommodation space of the aerosol generating apparatus; an induction coil arranged around the susceptor and configured to heat the susceptor by induction heating; a switching module configured to switch an electrical path of the induction coil; and a controller electrically connected to the switching module and configured to detect insertion of the aerosol generating article on the basis of a change in an inductance of the induction coil by setting a control mode for the induction coil to a reception mode, and when the insertion of the aerosol generating article is detected, switch the control mode to a transmission mode for activating the induction heating, via the switching module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: KT & G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Dae Nam HAN, Dong Sung KIM, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG
  • Camera monitor system for responding to amount of light
    Patent number: 11827098
    Abstract: A camera monitor system for responding to an amount of light includes: a sensor unit configured to measure an amount of external light of a vehicle; a camera unit configured to capture an image of an outside of the vehicle; a display unit comprising a first display layer configured to display the image of the outside, captured by the camera unit, and a second display layer configured to display at least one icon at least partially overlapping the first display layer; and a controller configured to set luminance of the first display layer in response to the amount of external light received from the sensor unit and to change transparency of the icon of the second display layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, SL MIRRORTECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chang Woo Sohn, Ill Soo Kim, Choon Gi Jung, Young Nam Shin, Dong Gun Yeo, Hyung Sik Yoon, Young Hoon Lee, Dae Man Son, Jin Woo Kim, Yong Hwan Kim, Hyun Seok Song
  • Aerosol generating device having a plurality of sensors
    Patent number: 11819062
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device according to one embodiment includes: a housing that forms an exterior of the aerosol generating device and includes an opening into which a cigarette is inserted; a heater that generates an aerosol by heating the cigarette; a battery that supplies power to the heater; a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an internal component of the aerosol generating device; and a controller that prevents abnormal operation of the aerosol generating device based on the temperature of the internal component sensed by the temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seung Won Lee, Yong Hwan Kim, Sung Wook Yoon, Dae Nam Han
  • Mobile device, electronic device and electronic system for power line communication
    Patent number: 11818531
    Abstract: An electronic device that includes a first mobile device, and a second mobile device directly connected with the first mobile device through a power line, the second mobile device being configured to perform power line communication with the first mobile device through the power line for a first time period, and perform wireless communication with an external device for a second time period, the second time period not overlapping the first time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Un Bang, Yong Hwan Kim, Arom Lee
  • LASER PRESSURE HEAD MODULE AND LASER BONDING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230360934
    Abstract: A laser pressure head module including: a pressure member including: a first light-transmitting member; a second light-transmitting member; and a sealed space between the first light-transmitting member and the second light-transmitting member; and a gas supply unit to supply gas to the sealed space to generate a pressing force. The second light-transmitting member is to be expanded or moved in an external direction by the pressing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Hyup KIM, Jin Pyung LEE, Gil Jun KIM, Yong Hwan KIM, Min Ho BAE, Hae Wook YANG
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230354916
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article; a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the heater; and a processor configured to: obtain an initial temperature of the heater which is measured by the temperature sensor when a user input for starting an heating operation of the heater is received, compare the initial temperature of the heater with a first temperature; based on the initial temperature being lower than the first temperature, control the heater to perform the heating operation according to a preset temperature profile; and when the temperature of the heater reaches a second temperature higher than the first temperature, control the heater to stop the heating operation for a first delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Sung Wook YOON, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG, Dae Nam HAN
  • APPARATUS FOR OPERATING MIRROR ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230347824
    Abstract: An apparatus for operating a mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a fixing member fixed to a mirror base of the vehicle; and a driving member fixed to a mirror housing of the vehicle and configured to rotate the mirror housing with respect to the fixing member by generating a driving force. A position of the mirror housing includes a first position where the mirror housing is unfolded with respect to the mirror base and a second position where the mirror housing is folded with respect to the mirror base. The driving member is configured to decrease a gap between the mirror housing and the mirror base when the mirror housing is changed from the second position to the first position, and increase the gap when the mirror housing is changed from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Yong Hei KIM, Yeong Kook CHO
  • MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND CIRCUIT BOARD INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20230343505
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic coupling device that can become slim and a circuit board including same. A magnetic coupling device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a core unit including an upper core and a lower core; and a coil unit of which a part is arranged in the core unit, and which includes a first coil unit and a second coil unit, wherein the first coil unit and the second coil unit have a substrate and conductive patterns arranged on both surfaces of the substrate, and the conductive patterns on both surfaces can be conducted through a plurality of via holes arranged in the extending direction of the conductive patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Yu Seon KIM, Seok BAE
  • Aerosol generating device having a plurality of sensors
    Patent number: 11793241
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device according to one embodiment includes: a housing that forms an exterior of the aerosol generating device and includes an opening into which a cigarette is inserted; a heater that generates an aerosol by heating the cigarette; a battery that supplies power to the heater; a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an internal component of the aerosol generating device; and a controller that prevents abnormal operation of the aerosol generating device based on the temperature of the internal component sensed by the temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seung Won Lee, Yong Hwan Kim, Sung Wook Yoon, Dae Nam Han
  • CARBON MONOXIDE DEHYDROGENASE HAVING EXCELLENT OXYGEN RESISTANCE AND ENZYME ACTIVITY, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230323313
    Abstract: Provided is a carbon monoxide (CO) dehydrogenase with increased oxygen resistance and/or enzyme activity, specifically, a mutant CO dehydrogenase with increased oxygen resistance and/or enzyme activity by mutating amino acid residues. The CO dehydrogenase may detoxify toxic carbon monoxide at room temperature and pressure by easily oxidizing carbon monoxide and converting the same into carbon dioxide, and may effectively oxidize carbon monoxide even in gas including oxygen. Furthermore, since it is possible to remove carbon monoxide, which is emitted in large quantities in industries such as petrochemical and steel industries, cigarette burning, household cooking, various boilers, and combustion, through cigarette filters, air purifiers, intake filters in household cooking equipment, gas boilers, etc. the CO dehydrogenase may be utilized in various ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: UNIST(ULSAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
    Inventors: Yong Hwan Kim, Suk Min Kim, Jin Hee Lee
  • PIPERIDINEDIONE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20230295105
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel piperidinedione compound of Formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Uses of the novel piperidinedione compound of Formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an anti-tumor agent or an immunomodulatory for treatment of CRBN protein-mediated diseases are disclosed. Also the compound or salt thereof can be used an E3 ligase binder in a PROTAC compound comprising a protein of interest ligand, a linker and an E3 ligase binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: INNOCURE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hye-Dong YOO, Young-jun SHIN, Sung Jin KIM, Bo Kyoung KIM, Eun Myong LEE, So Hyun SHIN, Yong Hwan KIM, Seo Won CHOI, Min Sik BAE, Dongsik YANG, Jeong Hyun HONG, Jin Keon PAI
  • Exterior camera lens cleaning system and cleaning method thereof
    Patent number: 11731588
    Abstract: An exterior camera lens cleaning system for a vehicle may include: a base unit fixed to the vehicle; a housing unit configured to be rotatable with respect to the base unit; a camera unit including a camera module, the camera unit at least partially inserted into the housing unit and configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the housing unit; a wiper disposed on an inside surface of the housing unit so as to face the camera module; and a control unit configured to receive video data through the camera module, to control a rotation operation of the housing unit based on a state of the vehicle, and to control an extension operation of the camera unit. The camera unit may be interlocked with the housing unit, and when the housing unit is rotated by the control unit, the camera unit may be configured to move horizontally in the longitudinal direction of the housing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SL Corporation
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Sang Hyun Jung, Ki Hong Lee, Da Sol Yu, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yeong Kook Cho, Yong Hwan Kim, Won Bin Kim
  • Camera monitoring system and method of controlling same
    Patent number: 11724649
    Abstract: A camera monitoring system and a method of controlling the same are provided. The camera monitoring system includes a camera assembly that captures an image of an outer side surface of a vehicle and a mirror assembly disposed to overlap at least a portion of the camera assembly. A driver performs deployment and folding of the camera assembly and the mirror assembly. A controller operates the driver in response to an input of the deployment or folding of the camera assembly and the mirror assembly and determines a failure of the camera assembly. The camera assembly and the mirror assembly are moved based on a single drive shaft, and the controller deploys or folds the camera assembly and the mirror assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Sik Han, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yong Hwan Kim, Yeong Kook Cho, Chang Byung Ryu
  • LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230217670
    Abstract: Discussed is a light-emitting device including a first light-emitting layer so that a dopant having a hole trapping property is adjacent to a hole transport layer, and a second light-emitting layer that comes into contact with the first light-emitting layer to induce main light emission, thereby widening an emission zone and improving the efficiency and lifespan of the light-emitting layer. Also discussed is a light-emitting display including the light-emitting device. The first and second blue light-emitting layers can include a same host BH and different first and second blue dopants, respectively, and the first blue dopant can have a higher highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy level than a HOMO energy level of the hole transport layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Hwan PARK, Ji Yun KIM, Yong Hwan KIM, Tae Shick KIM, Kwang Hyun KIM, Dong Hyuk KIM
  • HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230172275
    Abstract: Disclosed is a heater assembly for accommodating and heating an aerosol generating article, the heater assembly including: an accommodation portion configured to accommodate an end portion of an aerosol generating article; a heating portion arranged to surround another portion of the aerosol generating article; and a combining portion configured to combine the accommodation portion and the heating portion and including engineering plastic, wherein the accommodation portion, the combining portion, and the heating portion are arranged along a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating article and form an accommodation space in which the aerosol generating article is accommodated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Wook YOON, Yong Hwan KIM, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG, Dae Nam HAN
  • COATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230173524
    Abstract: A coating device includes: a stage transfer part including a first long shaft extending in a first direction and a second long shaft extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a stage tilting part disposed on the stage transfer part, where the stage tiling part swings about a first swing axis; a stage rotating part disposed on the stage tilting part, where the stage rotating part rotates about a first rotating axis intersecting the first swing axis; a stage aligning part disposed on the stage rotating part, where the stage aligning part includes a first short shaft extending in the first direction and a second short shaft extending in the second direction; and a stage disposed on the stage aligning part, wherein a coating target is seated on the stage, where the stage includes a monitoring camera disposed in a camera seating space defined inside the stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Min Ho BAE, Hyun Jin KIM, Sang Hoon BACK, Hae Wook YANG, Yong Hwan KIM, Jong Hyup KIM
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230144267
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device may include: a heater; a wetting detection module configured to generate a wetting signal by being electrically shorted as the wetting detection module comes into contact with a liquid introduced from outside the aerosol generating device or a liquid leaked from inside the aerosol generating device; and a control circuit configured to determine whether the wetting signal indicating an electrical short has been received from the wetting detection module, and control the heater based on a determination that the wetting signal has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Hwan KIM, Dae Nam HAN, Sung Wook YOON, Seung Won LEE, Seok Su JANG