Patents by Inventor Yong Jin

Yong Jin 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).

  • Method of bonding wire of semiconductor package
    Publication number: 20080136027
    Abstract: Provided is a method of bonding a wire of a semiconductor package, by which a loop height may be reduced and/or a bonding reliability may be enhanced. In the method, a ball bump may be formed on a bonding pad on a semiconductor chip using a capillary through which a wire may be supplied. The wire may then be cut from the ball bump using the capillary. Subsequently, the capillary may be moved to an interconnection corresponding to the bonding pad of the semiconductor chip to perform stitch bonding of the wire supplied through the capillary on the interconnection. The capillary may again be moved to the ball bump formed on the bonding pad to bond the wire on the ball bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Tae-ho Moon, Sang-young Kim, Gil-beag Kim, Yong-jin Jung
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080136440
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a liquid crystal display device are provided to detect a defect location precisely and rapidly without requiring a jig. The method includes providing an inspection apparatus as a removable portion of the liquid crystal display device; inspecting the display part of the liquid crystal display device using the inspection apparatus; removing the inspection apparatus from the liquid crystal display device after the inspection is completed; and attaching driving circuits to the liquid crystal display device having the inspection apparatus removed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Dam Kim, Hyun Kyu Lee, Yong Jin Cho, See Hwa Jeong
  • OXIME-CONTAINING MACROCYCLIC ACYL GUANIDINES AS BETA-SECRETASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20080139523
    Abstract: There is provided a series of oxime-containing macrocyclic acyl guanidines of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n and X as defined herein, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by ?-secretase and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide. The present disclosure is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production, such as Alzheimer's disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Yong-Jin Wu, Samuel Gerritz, Shuhao Shi, Shirong Zhu
  • Method, a medium, and an apparatus to record/reproduce data on/from a portion of the medium through which a test beam is passed while determining an optimum power
    Patent number: 7385891
    Abstract: An information storage medium on which data is recorded after performing optimum power control (OPC) and a method and apparatus to record/reproduce data on/from the information storage medium, wherein the recordable information storage medium has a plurality of recording layers and a pickup irradiates a beam onto the information storage medium, utilize operations of: recording data on at least a portion of a recording layer through which a test beam to find an optimum recording power passes before performing optimum power control (OPC) on a desired recording layer and performing OPC on the desired recording layer. The method and apparatus allow data to be recorded after performing a test to determine an optimum recording power, thus providing effective recording/reproducing quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-geun Lee, Yong-jin Ahn, Wook-yeon Hwang
  • METHOD OF PERFORMING MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL (MAC) AND ALLOCATING RESOURCES TO NODES IN WIRELESS AD HOC NETWORK, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING FRAME STRUCTURE FOR EXECUTING THE METHOD
    Publication number: 20080130565
    Abstract: Provided is a recording medium for storing a structure of a frame for performing Medium Access Control (MAC) and allocating resources in a multi-hop wireless Ad hoc network, and a method of performing Medium Access Control (MAC) and allocating resources in a multi-hop wireless Ad Hoc network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicants: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Yonsei University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Wun-Cheol Jeong, Jong-Moon Chung, Hyung-Weon Cho, Ki-Yong Jin, Nae-Soo Kim, Cheol-Sig Pyo
  • Voltage regulator with current sink for diverting external current and digital amplifier including the same
    Publication number: 20080129377
    Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a voltage driving circuit and a current sinking unit. The voltage driving circuit is controlled to maintain an output signal at an output node. The current sinking unit is coupled to the output node for generating a sinking current for diverting an external current to the output node. An error amplifier generates a control signal from the output signal and a reference signal. The voltage driving circuit and the current sinking unit are controlled according to such a control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Seung-Bin You, Chun-Kyun Seok, Yong-Jin Cho
  • Apparatus to reproduce data from a recordable information storage medium
    Patent number: 7382702
    Abstract: An information storage medium on which data is recorded after performing optimum power control (OPC) and a method and apparatus to record/reproduce data on/from the information storage medium, wherein the recordable information storage medium has a plurality of recording layers and a pickup irradiates a beam onto the information storage medium, utilize operations of: recording data on at least a portion of a recording layer through which a test beam to find an optimum recording power passes before performing optimum power control (OPC) on a desired recording layer and performing OPC on the desired recording layer. The method and apparatus allow data to be recorded after performing a test to determine an optimum recording power, thus providing effective recording/reproducing quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-geun Lee, Yong-jin Ahn, Wook-yeon Hwang
  • Method to record data on and/or perform optimal power control for information storage medium
    Patent number: 7382701
    Abstract: An information storage medium on which data is recorded after performing optimum power control (OPC) and a method and apparatus to record/reproduce data on/from the information storage medium, wherein the recordable information storage medium has a plurality of recording layers and a pickup irradiates a beam onto the information storage medium, utilize operations of: recording data on at least a portion of a recording layer through which a test beam to find an optimum recording power passes before performing optimum power control (OPC) on a desired recording layer and performing OPC on the desired recording layer. The method and apparatus allow data to be recorded after performing a test to determine an optimum recording power, thus providing effective recording/reproducing quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-geun Lee, Yong-jin Ahn, Wook-yeon Hwang
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080122814
    Abstract: A display apparatus and a method of driving the same in which a selector outputs one of two high gamma values and one of two low gamma values in one frame unit in response to a selection signal. A gamma reference voltage generator outputs a high gamma reference voltage corresponding to the selected high gamma value and a low gamma reference voltage corresponding to the selected low gamma value. A data driving circuit outputs a first data voltage based on the high gamma reference voltage during a first active period and outputs a second data voltage based on the low gamma reference voltage during a second active period. Thus, a display panel may display an image using data voltages corresponding to different gamma curves in one frame unit, thereby improving visibility of the display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Yong-Jin SHIN, Hyoung-Rae Lee
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING DATA ON OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20080123489
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to record data on an optical recording medium include generating a recording waveform having an erase pattern comprising a predetermined pulse having a high level which is higher than an erase power level and having a low level which is lower than the erase power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yong-jin Ahn, In-sik Park, Kyung-geun Lee, Chang-Jin Yang, Tatsuhiro Otsuka, Seong-sue Kim, Jung-wan Ko, Du-seop Yoon
  • Folded dipole loop antenna having matching circuit integrally formed therein
    Publication number: 20080122710
    Abstract: A folded dipole loop antenna has a matching circuit integrally formed therein. The antenna includes a radiating unit formed in the shape of a loop, and the matching circuit has an extended part projected and extended toward a central area of the radiating unit from an inner side surface of the radiating unit, thereby eliminating the need for a separate space for the matching circuit. The antenna can change a resonant frequency thereof by adjusting input reactance through the matching circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-jin Kim, Wee-sang Park, Young-eil Kim, Yun-taek Im
  • FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING RELIABLE AIR SUPPLY LINE
    Publication number: 20080124594
    Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack generating electric power using an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, a fuel process unit supplying reformed gas to the fuel cell stack by reforming an electricity generation material into the reformed gas that is rich in hydrogen, and an air supply unit supplying air containing oxygen to the fuel cell stack. The air supply unit includes an intake passage that extends from an outside space to the fuel cell stack, a first air pump that is installed on the intake passage to allow the air to be introduced into the fuel cell stack, and a first pressure buffer container that is disposed between the first air pump and the fuel cell stack to reduce pressure of the air flowing along the intake passage to a level less than a predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: FUELCELL POWER, INC.
    Inventors: Ho-Suk Kim, Yong-Jin Chon, Byung-Sun Hong, Mee-Nam Shinn
  • BACKLIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080122815
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel; a light source unit including a plurality of first point light sources and a plurality of second point light sources, wherein the point light sources supply light to the display panel; an optical film including a plurality of openings, wherein each opening exposes a first point light source, and is provided between the display panel and the light source unit at a distance from the light source unit; and a light source driver which supplies a driving power to the first point light sources if a three-dimensional image is displayed on the display panel, and supplies the driving power to the second point light sources if a two-dimensional image is displayed on the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-young SON, Vladimir V. Saveljev, Yong-jin Choi, Hyo-soon Eom, Kae-dal Kwack
  • Method and apparatus for recording data on optical recording medium
    Patent number: 7376064
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to record data on an optical recording medium include generating a recording waveform having an erase pattern comprising a predetermined pulse having a high level which is higher than an erase power level and having a low level which is lower than the erase power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-jin Ahn, In-sik Park, Kyung-geun Lee, Chang-jin Yang, Tatsuhiro Otsuka, Seong-sue Kim, Jung-wan Ko, Du-seop Yoon
  • Antenna capable of micro-tuning and macro tuning for wireless terminal
    Patent number: 7375694
    Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna capable of micro-tuning and macro-tuning for a wireless terminal, comprising: a radiator radiating electromagnetic waves; a ground connected to the radiator; at least one switching element positioned at a lengthwise region of the radiator, for shorting or opening the region of the radiator; and a voltage controlling element positioned at the radiator between the switching element and the ground, for controlling the extent of a voltage potential applied across the radiator. In accordance with the present invention, the antenna is capable of the macro-tuning between the service bands and micro-tuning for channel control within the service bands. Furthermore, the size of the antenna is significantly reduced and the antenna is installed on a circuit board in a patch type, thereby simplifying a work process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-won Jung, Yong-jin Kim, Yong-eil Kim, Se-hyun Park
  • DISHWASHER HAVING RACK WITH SHELF HOLDER
    Publication number: 20080110481
    Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed which includes a rack arranged inside of a washing cabinet, a plurality of shelves arranged on the rack, and a shelf holder installed on the tack. The shelf holder may include a plurality of shelf fixing parts that fix the shelves together. The dishwasher so configured is capable of minimizing the number of shelf holders needed to fix a plurality of shelves to a rack and, therefore, simplifies the assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Yong Jin Choi, Nung Seo Park, Young Hwan Park, Gap Su Shin
  • DISHWASHER HAVING RACK ASSEMBLY WITH MOVABLE SHELVES
    Publication number: 20080110480
    Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed which includes a rack disposed inside a washing cabinet, a rack and at least one shelf which is rotatably connected to the rack so as to be rotated to a raised upright position and then to a lowered upright position and held, and which is rotatable to the raised upright position and then rotated to a substantially laid down position. Space utilization is increased as a height of the shelf extending above the shelf is reduced and a size of another rack assembly which may be positioned above the rack assembly may be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Yong Jin Choi, Nung Seo Park, Young Hwan Park, Gap Su Shin
  • Compound semiconductor substrate grown on metal layer, method for manufacturing the same, and compound semiconductor device using the same
    Publication number: 20080105881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound semiconductor substrate and a method for manufacturing the same. The present invention provides the manufacturing method which coats spherical balls on a substrate, forms a metal layer between the spherical balls, removes the spherical balls to form openings, and grows a compound semiconductor layer from the openings. According to the present invention, the manufacturing method can be simplified and grow a high quality compound semiconductor layer rapidly, simply and inexpensively, as compared with a conventional ELO (Epitaxial Lateral Overgrowth) method or a method for forming a compound semiconductor layer on a metal layer. And, the metal layer serves as one electrode of a light emitting device and a light reflecting film to provide a light emitting device having reduced power consumption and high light emitting efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Yong-Jin Kim, Doo-Soo Kim, Ho-Jun Lee, Dong-Kun Lee
  • Compensating Masks, Multi-Optical Systems Using the Masks, and Methods of Compensating for 3-D Mask Effect Using the Same
    Publication number: 20080106719
    Abstract: Provided are a compensating mask, a multi-optical system using the compensating mask, and a method of compensating for a 3-dimensional (3-D) mask effect using the compensating mask. Methods of compensating for a 3-D mask effect using a compensating mask may include generating a first kernel corresponding to a normal mask used for forming a minute pattern, generating a second kernel corresponding to a compensating mask, mixing the first kernel corresponding to the normal mask with the second kernel corresponding to the compensating mask, and generating a multi-optical system kernel corresponding to mixing the first kernel and the second kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Sung-soo Suh, Suk-joo Lee, Han-ku Cho, Yong-jin Chun, Sung-woo Lee, Young-chang Kim
  • Zinc Oxide Microstructures and a Method of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20080107876
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of selectively growing zinc oxide microstructures and the zinc oxide microstructures prepared using the method. The method includes the steps of applying an organic material or an inorganic material on a substrate, forming a pattern having a predetermined specific location and a predetermined interval on the substrate using a physical or chemical etching method, and selectively growing zinc oxide microstructures at the location where the pattern is formed using various growth methods such as hydro-thermal synthesis, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicants: POSTECH FOUNDATION, POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Gyu-chul Yi, Yong-jin Kim, Chul-ho Lee