Patents by Inventor Young-Jin Yi

Young-Jin Yi 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).

  • Patent number: 10448528
    Abstract: A housing of an electronic device is provided. The housing includes a first surface, a second surface, a side surface surrounding at least a portion of a space formed between the first surface and the second surface, a first surface layer formed by applying a first texture and a first color to a first area of at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the housing, and a second surface layer formed by applying a second texture and a second color to a second area within the first area, wherein at least one of the first surface layer and the second surface layer includes an oxide film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Dong Hyeon Hwang, Sung Jin Park, Byoung Ju Ahn, Kwang Youn Lee, Young Jin Yi
  • Patent number: 10361470
    Abstract: A cartridge having a novel structure for guaranteeing stable operational performance of a secondary battery that operates at a high temperature or has improved performance at a high temperature, and a battery module including the cartridge is provided. The battery module includes at least one secondary battery; and a cartridge receiving at least a portion of the secondary battery and configured to be stacked in at least one direction, the cartridge including a heat insulating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ki-Young Kwon, Da-Young Sung, Young-Jin Yi, Min-Chul Jang, Byoung-Hyo Jung, Ye-Hoon Im, Doo-Kyung Yang
  • Patent number: 9918541
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes a clip type wearing part including at least two first and second openings, and a body configured to fit to and to separate from the clip type wearing part. The clip type changeable wearing part includes a safe mounting part which is formed to have a shape of covering a circumference and bottom of the first opening, and to which the body is fitted, and at least a portion of the second opening is opened in the safe mounting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-Hyun Byun, Dong-Hyeon Kim, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Young-Jin Yi
  • Publication number: 20180034121
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cartridge having a novel structure for guaranteeing stable operational performance of a secondary battery that operates at a high temperature or has improved performance at a high temperature, and a battery module including the cartridge. The battery module of the present disclosure include: at least one secondary battery; and a cartridge receiving at least a portion of the secondary battery and configured to be stacked in at least one direction, the cartridge including a heat insulating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ki-Young KWON, Da-Young SUNG, Young-Jin YI, Min-Chul JANG, Byoung-Hyo JUNG, Ye-Hoon IM, Doo-Kyung YANG
  • Publication number: 20170347476
    Abstract: A housing of an electronic device is provided. The housing includes a first surface, a second surface, a side surface surrounding at least a portion of a space formed between the first surface and the second surface, a first surface layer formed by applying a first texture and a first color to a first area of at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the housing, and a second surface layer formed by applying a second texture and a second color to a second area within the first area, wherein at least one of the first surface layer and the second surface layer includes an oxide film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Dong Hyeon HWANG, Sung Jin Park, Byoung Ju Ahn, Kwang Youn Lee, Young Jin Yi
  • Patent number: 9253267
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus functioning as a pen-table, includes a touch-screen module for detecting contact with an external object and creating position data of a detected region. The portable electronic apparatus, by functioning as a pen-table, eliminates the need to install or carry a mouse, a pen-table, etc. for controlling a personal computer, a laptop computer or the like. A local area communication module transmits and receives data based on a local area communication protocol, and a display module displays the detected region and information on a user interface (UI) and functions of the apparatus. A controller controls the operations of the modules in response to the user's input so as to transmit position data created by the touch-screen module to an electronic device that includes the functions of a pen-table and local area communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Suk Kim, Hyon-Myong Song, Jong-Woo Kim, Young-Jin Yi
  • Publication number: 20150296963
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes a clip type wearing part including at least two first and second openings, and a body configured to fit to and to separate from the clip type wearing part. The clip type changeable wearing part includes a safe mounting part which is formed to have a shape of covering a circumference and bottom of the first opening, and to which the body is fitted, and at least a portion of the second opening is opened in the safe mounting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Dong-Hyun BYUN, Dong-Hyeon KIM, Byoung-Uk YOON, Young-Jin YI
  • Patent number: 8970509
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a plurality of first sensors disposed on a substrate, the plurality of first sensors including a plurality of first electrodes spaced from one another in a first direction and a first connection pattern to connect two adjacent first electrodes, the plurality of first sensors arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction; a plurality of second sensors disposed on the substrate, the plurality of second sensors including a plurality of second electrodes spaced from one another in the second direction and a second connection pattern composed of a metal to connect two adjacent second electrodes, the plurality of second sensors arranged in the first direction; and at least one metal pattern connected to the first connection pattern, wherein the at least one metal pattern overlaps the first connection pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gang-Seob Jung, Sang-Soo Hwang, Young-Jin Yi, Jung-Hyun Lee
  • Publication number: 20140108612
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus functioning as a pen-table, includes a touch-screen module for detecting contact with an external object and creating position data of a detected region. The portable electronic apparatus, by functioning as a pen-table, eliminates the need to install or carry a mouse, a pen-table, etc. for controlling a personal computer, a laptop computer or the like. A local area communication module transmits and receives data based on a local area communication protocol, and a display module displays the detected region and information on a user interface (UI) and functions of the apparatus. A controller controls the operations of the modules in response to the user's input so as to transmit position data created by the touch-screen module to an electronic device that includes the functions of a pen-table and local area communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: . Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Suk KIM, Hyon-Myong SONG, Jong-Woo KIM, Young-Jin YI
  • Patent number: 8644882
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus functioning as a pen-table, includes a touch-screen module for detecting contact with an external object and creating position data of a detected region. The portable electronic apparatus, by functioning as a pen-table, eliminates the need to install or carry a mouse, a pen-table, etc. for controlling a personal computer, a laptop computer or the like. A local area communication module transmits and receives data based on a local area communication protocol, and a display module displays the detected region and information on a user interface (UI) and functions of the apparatus. A controller controls the operations of the modules in response to the user's input so as to transmit position data created by the touch-screen module to an electronic device that includes the functions of a pen-table and local area communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Suk Kim, Hyon-Myong Song, Jong-Woo Kim, Young-Jin Yi
  • Publication number: 20110134055
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a plurality of first sensors disposed on a substrate, the plurality of first sensors including a plurality of first electrodes spaced from one another in a first direction and a first connection pattern to connect two adjacent first electrodes, the plurality of first sensors arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction; a plurality of second sensors disposed on the substrate, the plurality of second sensors including a plurality of second electrodes spaced from one another in the second direction and a second connection pattern composed of a metal to connect two adjacent second electrodes, the plurality of second sensors arranged in the first direction; and at least one metal pattern connected to the first connection pattern, wherein the at least one metal pattern overlaps the first connection pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Gang-Seob JUNG, Sang-Soo Hwang, Young-Jin Yi, Jung-Hyun Lee
  • Patent number: 7859585
    Abstract: A portable terminal is disclosed, having a first housing, a second housing that is rotatably combined with the first housing and moves toward or away from the first housing while facing the first housing, and a camera lens assembly provided on the second housing. The second housing moves toward or far from the first housing as it is rotated with respect to a predetermined hinge axis. The hinge axis provides a rotation axis of a lens housing of the camera lens assembly, the rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the camera lens assembly and passing through the center of the camera lens assembly. The lens housing and the second housing rotate with respect to the first housing as the second housing is moved toward or away from the first housing and the lens housing are rotated with respect to the second housing by a user when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young-Jin Yi, Duk-Won Jung, Han-Kil Park
  • Publication number: 20100062715
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus functioning as a pen-table, includes a touch-screen module for detecting contact with an external object and creating position data of a detected region. The portable electronic apparatus, by functioning as a pen-table, eliminates the need to install or carry a mouse, a pen-table, etc. for controlling a personal computer, a laptop computer or the like. A local area communication module transmits and receives data based on a local area communication protocol, and a display module displays the detected region and information on a user interface (UI) and functions of the apparatus. A controller controls the operations of the modules in response to the user's input so as to transmit position data created by the touch-screen module to an electronic device that includes the functions of a pen-table and local area communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronic Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Suk KIM, Hyon-Myong Song, Jong-Woo Kim, Young-Jin Yi
  • Publication number: 20090058356
    Abstract: Provided is a multi-charging device and method by which a plurality of portable-device batteries can be charged simultaneously. The multi-charging device includes charging terminal connector including a socket to receive power from an external source and a plurality of charging terminals. Each charging terminal is connected with the charging terminal connector, and the charging terminals deliver the power from the socket of the charging terminal connector to a portable device connected therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Whi LEE, Jung-Kyu KIM, Jae-Sam YOUN, Young-Mok JEUN, Young-Jin YI
  • Patent number: 7433467
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal having a main body and a folder pivotably connected to the main body, each having internal surfaces provided with a ground coated with conductive material; a hinge device including a conductive hinge housing received in the folder and connected to the grounds, a conductive coil spring received in the hinge housing and supported at one end of the hinge housing against an inner wall of one end of the hinge housing, and a conductive contact pin supported at one end against the other end of the coil spring and protruding through the other end of the hinge housing to be connected to the main body; and a conductive hinge dummy mounted within the main body and connected to the ground and the other end of the contact pin. Thus, operational characteristics of the terminal are improved and electromagnetic wave absorptance is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Young-Jin Yi
  • Publication number: 20060268142
    Abstract: A portable terminal is disclosed, having a first housing, a second housing that is rotatably combined with the first housing and moves toward or away from the first housing while facing the first housing, and a camera lens assembly provided on the second housing. The second housing moves toward or far from the first housing as it is rotated with respect to a predetermined hinge axis. The hinge axis provides a rotation axis of a lens housing of the camera lens assembly, the rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the camera lens assembly and passing through the center of the camera lens assembly. The lens housing and the second housing rotate with respect to the first housing as the second housing is moved toward or away from the first housing and the lens housing are rotated with respect to the second housing by a user when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Jin Yi, Duk-Won Jung, Han-Kil Park
  • Publication number: 20060160582
    Abstract: A hinge device in a mobile terminal having a first housing and a second housing. The hinge device includes: a hinge housing mounted to the second housing; a cam housing received in the hinge housing to be linearly movable and having a stopper protruded outward from the hinge housing; a drive component received in the hinge housing and generating a rotation force acting in a direction that the second housing is getting away from the first housing within a predetermined range of rotation; and a hinge dummy mounted to the first housing and having a stopper groove for restricting the movement of the stopper. The second housing stops rotation at least one time by the interruption of the stopper and the stopper groove within a full range receiving the rotation force acting in a direction to be away from the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Mok Jeun, Yong-Jin Lee, Young-Jin Yi, Duk-Won Jung
  • Publication number: 20040142735
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal having a main body and a folder pivotably connected to the main body, each having internal surfaces provided with a ground coated with conductive material; a hinge device including a conductive hinge housing received in the folder and connected to the grounds, a conductive coil spring received in the hinge housing and supported at one end of the hinge housing against an inner wall of one end of the hinge housing, and a conductive contact pin supported at one end against the other end of the coil spring and protruding through the other end of the hinge housing to be connected to the main body; and a conductive hinge dummy mounted within the main body and connected to the ground and the other end of the contact pin. Thus, operational characteristics of the terminal are improved and electromagnetic wave absorptance is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Young-Jin Yi
  • Patent number: 6292980
    Abstract: There is disclosed a hinge mechanism for use in a portable phone having a phone body and a cover, the hinge mechanism configured to mechanically couple the cover to the phone body. The hinge mechanism includes at least one hinge module mounted to the phone body and configured to hinge the cover with respect to the phone body for opening and closing the cover. The hinge module includes a hinge housing having a bottom wall and a pair of opposite lateral end walls spaced from each other, one of the lateral walls having a hole. The hinge housing also has a pair of opposite longitudinal end walls spaced from each other. A hinge shaft is mounted in the housing and has a mountain-shaped portion provided with a pair of opposite cam surfaces at one longitudinal portion thereof and a shaft portion at the other longitudinal portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltc.
    Inventors: Young-Jin Yi, Young-Bae Ji, Cheon-Gyun Oh
  • Patent number: 6256481
    Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a microphone mounted on a flip cover to an audio circuit of a telephone body. The flip cover is detachable from the telephone body when an excessive force is applied thereto. A hinge apparatus includes two hinge modules each including a hinge housing, a hinge shaft having a protrusion at an end and a shaft at another end, being assembled into the hinge housing; conductive means fixedly pressed into a through hole formed along an axis of the hinge shaft; a cam hinge having opposing protrusions and opposing indents formed alternately at one side, engaging with the hinge shaft, and a through hole formed along the axis of the hinge shaft; a hinge cover mounted so as to cover an end of the hinge housing, the hinge cover having a through hole formed along the axis of the hinge shaft, through which an electric wire passes; and a coil spring intervening between the cam hinge and the hinge cover to provide an elastic force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byeong-Ro Jeong, Young-Jin Yi, Sung-Soo Go, Seong-Ho Ryu