Patents by Inventor Young-bok Yu
Young-bok Yu 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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Publication number: 20240397181Abstract: A camera module includes an optical assembly, a first actuator configured to actuate the optical assembly in a first direction, the first actuator including a first carrier, a guide configured to guide the first carrier, and a shock absorber provided in the first carrier and configured to reduce a shock transmitted to the guide, and a second actuator configured to actuate the optical assembly in a second direction different from the first direction, the second actuator including a second carrier spaced apart from the first carrier, and a stopper provided in the second carrier and configured to restrict a movement of the second carrier, wherein the shock absorber is provided between the guide and the stopper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Dong Sung HUR, Young Bok YU, Hyun-Ho YU, Young Jae HWANG
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Publication number: 20240389975Abstract: A positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head is provided. The positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head according to an embodiment may constantly move the ultrasound head without change in height of the ultrasound head according to a moving distance by simultaneous rotation at two positions and tilting motion at one position. Also, the positioning arm apparatus may be miniaturized and lightweight since it is operated with a mechanical mechanism, and may provide strong fixing strong and easy maneuverability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: IMGT CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyu Hoon HAN, Young Bok YU, Keon Ho SON
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Publication number: 20240341797Abstract: An ultrasonic transmission circulation system of an ultrasound treatment head and method therefor are provided. In the system and the method therefor according to an embodiment, the supply, discharge, and circulation of the ultrasonic transmission medium with respect to the ultrasound treatment head are all possible by means of a single pump. Further, in the system and the method therefor according to an embodiment, a single system is driven by changing a passage through selective opening and closing of the valves in the system according to the material of a membrane, so that there is no need to drive a separate system for each membrane material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: IMGT CO., LTD.Inventors: Keon Ho SON, Young Bok YU, Kyu Hoon HAN
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Patent number: 12109067Abstract: A positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head is provided. The positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head according to an embodiment may constantly move the ultrasound head without change in height of the ultrasound head according to a moving distance by simultaneous rotation at two positions and tilting motion at one position. Also, the positioning arm apparatus may be miniaturized and lightweight since it is operated with a mechanical mechanism, and may provide strong fixing strong and easy maneuverability.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: IMGT CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyu Hoon Han, Young Bok Yu, Keon Ho Son
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Publication number: 20240252144Abstract: A positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head is provided. The positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head according to an embodiment may constantly move the ultrasound head without change in height of the ultrasound head according to a moving distance by simultaneous rotation at two positions and tilting motion at one position. Also, the positioning arm apparatus may be miniaturized and lightweight since it is operated with a mechanical mechanism, and may provide strong fixing strong and easy maneuverability.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: IMGT CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyu Hoon HAN, Young Bok YU, Keon Ho SON
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Publication number: 20230191160Abstract: An ultrasound treatment head and an ultrasound imaging and treatment method using the same are disclosed. The ultrasound treatment head according to an embodiment comprises: a structure including a treatment transducer and an imaging probe positioned at the center of the treatment transducer, the treatment transducer and the imaging probe being physically aligned; a first mechanism for steering the mechanical movement of the entire structure; and a second mechanism for steering the mechanical movement of either the imaging probe or the treatment transducer alone in the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: IMGT CO., LTD.Inventors: Keon Ho SON, Young Bok YU
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Patent number: 11277549Abstract: Disclosed are a camera module, an electronic device having the camera module, and a method for controlling the electronic device. The camera module includes an image sensor shooting an image, a body tube disposed above the image sensor, including a lens group and a housing including an opening formed at an upper end of the lens group and transmitting a light exiting through the opening and the lens group to the image sensor, a cover window positioned at an upper end of the opening of the body tube and including a transparent material, a transparent substrate positioned at a lower end of the cover window, and an opaque conductive material disposed in a space defined by coupling the cover window to the transparent substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyung Jin Rho, Young Bok Yu, Min Suk Hong, Jeong Min Park, Ki Huk Lee
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Patent number: 10571713Abstract: A camera module according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a fixed part; a movable part for receiving a lens assembly, the movable part being coupled to the fixed part to be movable in a plane perpendicular to an optic axis of the lens assembly; and a guiding part for guiding the movement of the movable part, the guiding part being interposed between the fixed part and the movable part, wherein the guiding part can be formed in a C shape of which at least one side is opened. The camera module as above can be implemented variously according to the embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Young-Bok Yu, Se-Won Kim, Hyung-Jin Rho, Young-Kwon Yoon
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Electronic device including camera module with circuit board opening and optical image stabilization
Patent number: 10404919Abstract: An electronic device includes a camera module, a board, and a first member fixed to the board. A second member is movably connected to the first member, and formed in at least a portion of the first member. A control member is connected to the first member and the second member so as to control the second member in response to a movement of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Young-Bok Yu -
Patent number: 10389858Abstract: Disclosed a dual camera module. The dual camera module may include a housing; at least one image sensor disposed in the housing; a first lens barrel including at least one first lens and disposed in a first portion of the housing facing a first portion of the at least one image sensor; a second lens barrel including at least one second lens and disposed in a second portion of the housing facing a second portion of the at least one image sensor; a first coil unit comprising a coil disposed between the first lens barrel and the second lens barrel adjacent to the first lens barrel, and configured to adjust the first lens barrel; a second coil unit comprising a second coil disposed between the first lens barrel and the second lens barrel adjacent to the second lens barrel and configured to adjust the second lens barrel; and a magnet disposed between the first coil unit and the second coil unit and configured to provide magnetic force to each of the first and second coils.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Bok Yu, Hyungjin Rho, Kihuk Lee
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Publication number: 20190246018Abstract: Disclosed are a camera module, an electronic device having the camera module, and a method for controlling the electronic device. The camera module includes an image sensor shooting an image, a body tube disposed above the image sensor, including a lens group and a housing including an opening formed at an upper end of the lens group and transmitting a light exiting through the opening and the lens group to the image sensor, a cover window positioned at an upper end of the opening of the body tube and including a transparent material, a transparent substrate positioned at a lower end of the cover window, and an opaque conductive material disposed in a space defined by coupling the cover window to the transparent substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Hyung Jin RHO, Young Bok YU, Min Suk HONG, Jeong Min PARK, Ki Huk LEE
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Patent number: 10310290Abstract: A method and a camera including a stabilizer are provided. The camera includes a lens, at least one autofocus (AF) actuator for moving the lens in a first direction, and at least one optical image stabilization (OIS) stabilizer for moving the lens in at least one direction. The OIS stabilizer may be connected with the AF actuator and arranged not to be stacked over the AF actuator in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Bok Yu, Hyung-Jin Rho, Joong-Wan Park, Hyun-Ho Ryoo
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Patent number: 10197891Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an image sensor for capturing an image; a barrel including a lens group arranged about a first axis perpendicular to the image sensor, a first housing fixed to the barrel; a second housing disposed under the first housing and coupled to the first housing; at least one magnetic substance disposed at one side of the first housing; and at least one coil disposed at one side of the second housing. When power is supplied to the at least one coil, electromagnetic force is generated between the at least one coil and the at least one magnetic substance. And if the electromagnetic force is generated, the first housing rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, and the barrel moves along the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyung Jin Rho, Byung Kwon Kang, Young Bok Yu, Sung Wook Choi, Dong Hun Yu, Ki Huk Lee
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Publication number: 20180234529Abstract: Disclosed a dual camera module. The dual camera module may include a housing; at least one image sensor disposed in the housing; a first lens barrel including at least one first lens and disposed in a first portion of the housing facing a first portion of the at least one image sensor; a second lens barrel including at least one second lens and disposed in a second portion of the housing facing a second portion of the at least one image sensor; a first coil unit comprising a coil disposed between the first lens barrel and the second lens barrel adjacent to the first lens barrel, and configured to adjust the first lens barrel; a second coil unit comprising a second coil disposed between the first lens barrel and the second lens barrel adjacent to the second lens barrel and configured to adjust the second lens barrel; and a magnet disposed between the first coil unit and the second coil unit and configured to provide magnetic force to each of the first and second coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Young Bok YU, Hyungjin RHO, Kihuk LEE
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Publication number: 20180059512Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an image sensor for capturing an image; a barrel including a lens group arranged about a first axis perpendicular to the image sensor, a first housing fixed to the barrel; a second housing disposed under the first housing and coupled to the first housing; at least one magnetic substance disposed at one side of the first housing; and at least one coil disposed at one side of the second housing. When power is supplied to the at least one coil, electromagnetic force is generated between the at least one coil and the at least one magnetic substance. And if the electromagnetic force is generated, the first housing rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, and the barrel moves along the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Hyung Jin RHO, Byung Kwon KANG, Young Bok YU, Sung Wook CHOI, Dong Hun YU, Ki Huk LEE
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Publication number: 20170324905Abstract: An electronic device includes a camera module, a board, and a first member fixed to the board. A second member is movably connected to the first member, and formed in at least a portion of the first member. A control member is connected to the first member and the second member so as to control the second member in response to a movement of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Young-Bok Yu
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Patent number: 9804408Abstract: A camera lens module includes a lens unit, an automatic focus actuator including a first flexible circuit board. The first flexible circuit board has a plurality of first coil windings and a first Hall sensor. The plurality of first coil windings actuates the lens unit along an optical axis. An image stabilization actuator includes an image stabilization carrier having a plurality of magnets facing the first coil windings and a second flexible circuit board having a plurality of second coil windings facing respective lower surfaces of the magnets and a second Hall sensor. The camera lens module includes a base coupled with the image stabilization actuator under the image stabilization actuator, and a plurality of rollers disposed on the base and configured to rollably move the image stabilization actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyung-Jin Rho, Se-Won Kim, Young-Bok Yu, Dong-Hun Yu
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Publication number: 20170108705Abstract: A method and a camera including a stabilizer are provided. The camera includes a lens, at least one autofocus (AF) actuator for moving the lens in a first direction, and at least one optical image stabilization (OIS) stabilizer for moving the lens in at least one direction. The OIS stabilizer may be connected with the AF actuator and arranged not to be stacked over the AF actuator in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Young-Bok YU, Hyung-Jin RHO, Joong-Wan PARK, Hyun-Ho RYOO
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Publication number: 20170052387Abstract: A camera module according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a fixed part; a movable part for receiving a lens assembly, the movable part being coupled to the fixed part to be movable in a plane perpendicular to an optic axis of the lens assembly; and a guiding part for guiding the movement of the movable part, the guiding part being interposed between the fixed part and the movable part, wherein the guiding part can be formed in a C shape of which at least one side is opened. The camera module as above can be implemented variously according to the embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Young-Bok YU, Se-Won KIM, Hyung-Jin RHO, Young-Kwon YOON
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Publication number: 20160085086Abstract: A camera lens module includes a lens unit, an automatic focus actuator including a first flexible circuit board. The first flexible circuit board has a plurality of first coil windings and a first Hall sensor. The plurality of first coil windings actuates the lens unit along an optical axis. An image stabilization actuator includes an image stabilization carrier having a plurality of magnets facing the first coil windings and a second flexible circuit board having a plurality of second coil windings facing respective lower surfaces of the magnets and a second Hall sensor. The camera lens module includes a base coupled with the image stabilization actuator under the image stabilization actuator, and a plurality of rollers disposed on the base and configured to rollably move the image stabilization actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Hyung-Jin Rho, Se-Won Kim, Young-Bok Yu, Dong-Hun Yu