Patents by Inventor Young Woon Kim
Young Woon 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: 11970090Abstract: A railess variable seatback type rear seat includes: a linear movement device configured to convert a rotation of a motor into a linear movement; a sliding movement device configured to convert the linear movement into a sliding movement in which a seat cushion is pushed forward or backward; and a reclining angle change device configured to convert the sliding movement into a reclining movement, and to fold a seatback, which is connected to the seat cushion, forward or to recline the seatback backward.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, Daechang Seat Co.,LTD-Dongtan, Hyundai Transys Inc.Inventors: Seung-Hyun Kim, Sang-Hyun Lee, Min-Ju Lee, Byung-Yong Choi, Chan-Ho Jung, Seon-Chae Na, Young-Woon Choi, Jae-Jin Lee, Dong-Hwan Kim, In-Chang Hwang
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Patent number: 11974503Abstract: Provided is a thermoelectric module. The thermoelectric module includes a thermoelectric element including a first substrate, a first electrode disposed on the first substrate, a semiconductor structure disposed on the first electrode, a second electrode disposed on the semiconductor structure, and a second substrate disposed on the second electrode, a heat sink disposed on the second substrate, and an adhesive layer configured to bond the second substrate to the heat sink. The heat sink has a shape in which predetermined patterns are regularly repeated and connected. Each pattern includes a first surface disposed opposite to the second substrate, a in second surface which extends upward from one end of the first surface, a third surface which extends from the second surface to face the second substrate, and a fourth surface which extends upward from the other end opposite to the one end of the first surface and is connected to a third surface of an adjacent pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Hyun Kim, Young Sam Yoo, Se Woon Lee
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Publication number: 20230353856Abstract: An optical device is provided. The optical device includes a main body; a display unit which includes a polarization layer and which is disposed on one surface of the main body; and a camera module which is disposed in the main body and which overlaps the polarization layer in an optical axis direction. A first region of the polarization layer overlapping the camera module in the optical axis direction blocks or reflects at least some incident light when the camera module is not operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Eun Sung SEO, Young Woon KIM
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Publication number: 20230260794Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thin film forming method, and more particularly, to a thin film forming method for forming a tungsten thin film. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method for forming a thin film includes supplying a reducing gas onto a substrate provided in a reaction space, applying a power to generate plasma in the reaction space, and supplying a tungsten containing gas onto the substrate, and the supplying of the tungsten containing gas is intermittently performed while the reducing gas is supplied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Il Hyong CHO, Young Woon KIM
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Patent number: 11729485Abstract: An optical device is provided. An optical device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a main body; a display unit which includes a polarization layer and which is disposed on one surface of the main body; and a camera module which is disposed in the main body and which overlaps the polarization layer in an optical axis direction, wherein a first region of the polarization layer overlapping the camera module in the optical axis direction blocks or reflects at least some incident light when the camera module is not operated.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Eun Sung Seo, Young Woon Kim
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Patent number: 11644198Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking appliance including a communicator configured to perform communication with a terminal, an input unit configured to receive information from a user, and a controller configured to, when information on time until which remote control using the terminal is available is received via at least one of the communicator and the input unit, control the communication with the terminal. According to the present disclosure, by allowing a user to set a time at which a remote control mode is automatically cancelled after cooking is finished, the remote control is available during a time set by the user even after cooking is finished, and thus the usability of the remote control mode can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung Sun Lee, Young-Woon Kim
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Patent number: 11611703Abstract: The present invention provides a camera module includes a lens assembly including a plurality of lenses; an image sensor for converting an optical signal transferred through the lens assembly into an electric signal; a gyro sensor for outputting a variation signal in response to movement of the lens assembly and the image sensor; a stabilization controller for determining, in response to the variation signal, a first compensation value used to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) by driving at least one of the lenses and determining a second compensation value used to perform electronic image stabilization (EIS) by adjusting an effective area of the image sensor; and a movement correction device outputting a first control signal and a second control signal to perform image stabilization in response to the first compensation value and the second compensation value.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Seop Moon, Young Woon Kim
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Patent number: 11604348Abstract: A liquid lens includes a first plate including a cavity accommodating a conductive liquid and a non-conductive liquid; second and third plates disposed above and below the first plate, respectively, the second and third plates defining the cavity together with the first plate; a common electrode disposed so as to extend to the conductive liquid from a position between the first plate and the third plate; a plurality of individual electrodes disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the plurality of individual electrodes being electrically isolated from each other; and a temperature-sensing unit disposed inside at least one of the first plate, the second plate, or the third plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignees: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD., CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Young Seop Moon, Young Woon Kim
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Patent number: 11547304Abstract: A composite device for medical image capturing according to the present invention includes: a head part including a camera unit provided with an image sensor to capture a tooth image, a printed circuit board for operation control of the camera unit and signal transmission therefrom, a light source panel having multiple light sources mounted therein, the light sources emitting light towards a target tooth of which an image is to be captured by the camera unit, an upper housing having the camera unit, the printed circuit board, and the light source panel which are embedded therein, and a lower housing; and a main body part provided with an operation panel for signal input, and supplying electric power to the head part and transmitting a tooth image signal received from the head part to outside.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: GOODDOCTORS CO., LTD.Inventor: Young Woon Kim
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Publication number: 20220285135Abstract: Disclosed herein is a substrate processing apparatus capable of adjusting positions of first and second electrodes in advance in consideration of the difference in thermal expansion in order to prevent a short-circuit from occurring due to the contact between the first and second electrodes even if the first and second electrodes are thermally expanded during the process. The substrate processing apparatus is advantageous in that it can prevent the short-circuit between the first and second electrodes even if the first and second electrodes are thermally expanded due to the increase in temperature during the process and can maintain the uniformity of a thin film in the large-area substrate processing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Woong Kyo OH, Young Woon KIM, Kwang Su YOO, Do Hyung KIM, Yun Gyu HA
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Publication number: 20220286590Abstract: An optical device is provided. An optical device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a main body; a display unit which includes a polarization layer and which is disposed on one surface of the main body; and a camera module which is disposed in the main body and which overlaps the polarization layer in an optical axis direction, wherein a first region of the polarization layer overlapping the camera module in the optical axis direction blocks or reflects at least some incident light when the camera module is not operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Eun Sung SEO, Young Woon KIM
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Publication number: 20220075139Abstract: A camera module includes a liquid lens including a first plate and an individual electrode disposed on a first surface of the first plate; a resistor disposed on the first surface of the first plate so as to be spaced apart from the individual electrode; and a temperature sensor connected to the resistor and configured to sense a temperature of the liquid lens and a heating controller connected to the resistor and configured to control a temperature of the liquid lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang Wook KIM, Young Woon KIM, Young Seop MOON
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Publication number: 20220066122Abstract: A camera module according to an embodiment includes a liquid lens including a first plate and an individual electrode disposed on a first surface of the first plate; a plurality of temperature detection elements disposed on the first surface of the first plate so as to be spaced apart from the individual electrode; and a temperature sensor connected to the plurality of temperature detection elements to sense a temperature of the liquid lens, wherein the plurality of temperature detection elements includes first and second temperature detection elements spaced apart from each other, wherein the temperature sensor is connected to one end of the first temperature detection element, and wherein an opposite end of the first temperature detection element is connected to one end of the second temperature detection element, and an opposite end of the second temperature detection element is connected to a reference potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Ui Jun KIM, Young Woon KIM, Young Seop MOON
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Publication number: 20220057694Abstract: A camera module including a liquid lens, according to one embodiment, includes: a liquid lens including a first plate, and an individual electrode arranged on a first surface of the first plate; a temperature detection element arranged on the first surface of the first plate so as to be spaced apart from the individual electrode; a heating element arranged on the first surface so as to be spaced apart from the temperature detection element and the individual electrode; a temperature sensor connected to the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the liquid lens; and a heating controller connected to the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Bae PARK, Young Woon KIM, Young Seop MOON
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Publication number: 20220006956Abstract: The present invention provides a camera module includes a lens assembly including a plurality of lenses; an image sensor for converting an optical signal transferred through the lens assembly into an electric signal; a gyro sensor for outputting a variation signal in response to movement of the lens assembly and the image sensor; a stabilization controller for determining, in response to the variation signal, a first compensation value used to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) by driving at least one of the lenses and determining a second compensation value used to perform electronic image stabilization (EIS) by adjusting an effective area of the image sensor; and a movement correction device outputting a first control signal and a second control signal to perform image stabilization in response to the first compensation value and the second compensation value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Seop MOON, Young Woon KIM
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Patent number: 11115574Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid lens control circuit, which includes a liquid lens including a plurality of individual electrodes disposed in compartmental areas at the same level and a common electrode disposed at a different level from that of the individual electrodes, a voltage control circuit configured to supply voltages to the common electrode and at least one of the individual electrodes in the liquid lens in order to control an interface in the liquid lens, and a capacitance measuring circuit configured to calculate a capacitance between the common electrode and at least one of the individual electrodes in the liquid lens using a switched capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Seop Moon, Young Woon Kim
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Publication number: 20210208388Abstract: A liquid lens includes a first plate including a cavity accommodating a conductive liquid and a nonconductive liquid; second and third plates disposed above and below the first plate, respectively, the second and third plates defining the cavity together with the first plate; a common electrode disposed so as to extend to the conductive liquid from a position between the first plate and the third plate; a plurality of individual electrodes disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the plurality of individual electrodes being electrically isolated from each other; and a temperature-sensing unit disposed inside at least one of the first plate, the second plate, or the third plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicants: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD., CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Young Seop MOON, Young Woon KIM
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Patent number: 11022782Abstract: An embodiment provides an imaging lens comprising: a body in which a first opening and a second opening are disposed; a first lens group which is disposed on the body and corresponds to the first opening; and a second lens group which is disposed on the body and corresponds to the second opening, wherein the focal distance of the first lens group is greater than 1.8 times and less than 2.1 times the focal distance of the second lens group.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Hun Lee, Young Woon Kim
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Publication number: 20210035780Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate processing apparatus including: a chamber; a first electrode disposed on the chamber; a second electrode disposed under the first electrode, the second electrode including a plurality of openings; a plurality of protrusion electrodes extending from the first electrode to the plurality of openings of the second electrode; a substrate supporter being opposite to the second electrode and supporting a substrate; a first discharging region between a lower surface of the first electrode and an upper surface of the second electrode; a second discharging region between a side surface of the protrusion electrode and an opening inner surface of the second electrode; a third discharging region between a lower surface of the protrusion electrode and the opening inner surface of the second electrode; and a fourth discharging region between the second electrode and the substrate, wherein plasma is generated in at least one region of the first to fourth discharging regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: WOONG KYO OH, Young Woon KIM, Kwang Su YOO, Won Tae CHO
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Publication number: 20200213489Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid lens control circuit, which includes a liquid lens including a plurality of individual electrodes disposed in compartmental areas at the same level and a common electrode disposed at a different level from that of the individual electrodes, a voltage control circuit configured to supply voltages to the common electrode and at least one of the individual electrodes in the liquid lens in order to control an interface in the liquid lens, and a capacitance measuring circuit configured to calculate a capacitance between the common electrode and at least one of the individual electrodes in the liquid lens using a switched capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Young Seop Moon, Young Woon Kim