Patents by Inventor Yung-Cheol Kong

Yung-Cheol Kong 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).

  • Publication number: 20230207416
    Abstract: A semiconductor includes a lower structure, an upper structure on the lower structure, and a connection pattern between the lower structure and the upper structure. The connection pattern is configured to electrically connect the lower structure and the upper structure to each other. The lower structure includes a lower base and a first lower chip on the lower base. The first lower chip includes a chip bonding pad, a pad structure, and a heat sink structure. The connection pattern is connected to the upper structure and extends away from the upper structure to be connected to the pad structure. The pad structure has a thickness greater than a thickness of the chip bonding pad. At least a portion of the heat sink structure is at a same height level as at least a portion of the pad structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Hwang KIM, Jong Bo Shim, Jang Woo Lee, Yung Cheol Kong, Young Hoon Hyun
  • Patent number: 11600545
    Abstract: A semiconductor includes a lower structure, an upper structure on the lower structure, and a connection pattern between the lower structure and the upper structure. The connection pattern is configured to electrically connect the lower structure and the upper structure to each other. The lower structure includes a lower base and a first lower chip on the lower base. The first lower chip includes a chip bonding pad, a pad structure, and a heat sink structure. The connection pattern is connected to the upper structure and extends away from the upper structure to be connected to the pad structure. The pad structure has a thickness greater than a thickness of the chip bonding pad. At least a portion of the heat sink structure is at a same height level as at least a portion of the pad structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Hwang Kim, Jong Bo Shim, Jang Woo Lee, Yung Cheol Kong, Young Hoon Hyun
  • Publication number: 20210343617
    Abstract: A semiconductor includes a lower structure, an upper structure on the lower structure, and a connection pattern between the lower structure and the upper structure. The connection pattern is configured to electrically connect the lower structure and the upper structure to each other. The lower structure includes a lower base and a first lower chip on the lower base. The first lower chip includes a chip bonding pad, a pad structure, and a heat sink structure. The connection pattern is connected to the upper structure and extends away from the upper structure to be connected to the pad structure. The pad structure has a thickness greater than a thickness of the chip bonding pad. At least a portion of the heat sink structure is at a same height level as at least a portion of the pad structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Hwang KIM, Jong Bo SHIM, Jang Woo LEE, Yung Cheol KONG, Young Hoon HYUN
  • Patent number: 11069592
    Abstract: A semiconductor includes a lower structure, an upper structure on the lower structure, and a connection pattern between the lower structure and the upper structure. The connection pattern is configured to electrically connect the lower structure and the upper structure to each other. The lower structure includes a lower base and a first lower chip on the lower base. The first lower chip includes a chip bonding pad, a pad structure, and a heat sink structure. The connection pattern is connected to the upper structure and extends away from the upper structure to be connected to the pad structure. The pad structure has a thickness greater than a thickness of the chip bonding pad. At least a portion of the heat sink structure is at a same height level as at least a portion of the pad structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Hwang Kim, Jong Bo Shim, Jang Woo Lee, Yung Cheol Kong, Young Hoon Hyun
  • Patent number: 10964618
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip attached to an upper surface of the first semiconductor chip, a silicon heat-dissipation body thermally connected to at least one of the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip, and a molding member configured to surround the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip and exposing an upper surface of the silicon heat-dissipation body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jang-woo Lee, Kyung-suk Oh, Yung-cheol Kong, Woo-hyun Park, Jong-bo Shim, Jae-myeong Cha
  • Publication number: 20200194331
    Abstract: A semiconductor includes a lower structure, an upper structure on the lower structure, and a connection pattern between the lower structure and the upper structure. The connection pattern is configured to electrically connect the lower structure and the upper structure to each other. The lower structure includes a lower base and a first lower chip on the lower base. The first lower chip includes a chip bonding pad, a pad structure, and a heat sink structure. The connection pattern is connected to the upper structure and extends away from the upper structure to be connected to the pad structure. The pad structure has a thickness greater than a thickness of the chip bonding pad. At least a portion of the heat sink structure is at a same height level as at least a portion of the pad structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Hwang KIM, Jong Bo SHIM, Jang Woo LEE, Yung Cheol KONG, Young Hoon HYUN
  • Publication number: 20200168522
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip attached to an upper surface of the first semiconductor chip, a silicon heat-dissipation body thermally connected to at least one of the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip, and a molding member configured to surround the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip and exposing an upper surface of the silicon heat-dissipation body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Jang-woo Lee, Kyung-suk Oh, Yung-cheol Kong, Woo-hyun Park, Jong-bo Shim, Jae-myeong Cha
  • Patent number: 10105102
    Abstract: Provided is a body-implantable package for processing biosensed-data for wireless communication to an external device. The package includes a tube closed by a cover, therein, a chip with a strained layer affixed thereto to form a flexible laminar circuit. The cover is fitted over an open end of the tube after the laminated chip and strained layer are inserted therein. The chip is constructed of and rolled in one or more turns into a generally cylindrical shape. The strained layer is affixed to a surface of the chip automatically to cause the flexible laminar circuit to curl into a generally cylindrical shape to fit within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuo Umemoto, Yung-Cheol Kong, Woon-Bae Kim, Pyoung-Wan Kim, Kyong-Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20160051197
    Abstract: Provided is a body-implantable package for processing biosensed-data for wireless communication to an external device. The package includes a tube closed by a cover, therein, a chip with a strained layer affixed thereto to form a flexible laminar circuit. The cover is fitted over an open end of the tube after the laminated chip and strained layer are inserted therein. The chip is constructed of and rolled in one or more turns into a generally cylindrical shape. The strained layer is affixed to a surface of the chip automatically to cause the flexible laminar circuit to curl into a generally cylindrical shape to fit within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Mitsuo UMEMOTO, Yung-Cheol KONG, Woon-Bae KIM, Pyoung-Wan KIM, Kyong-Soon CHO
  • Patent number: 8927316
    Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor chip including a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces and a ground pad on the first surface, a housing surrounding the sides of the image sensor chip but which leaves the second surface of the image sensor chip exposed, an electromagnetic wave-shielding film united with the housing, and an electrical conductor electrically connected to the ground pad. The camera module also has an optical unit disposed on the first surface of the image sensor chip in the housing to guide light from an object to the image sensor chip. The electrical conductor extends through a side of the housing. The conductor also contacts the electromagnetic wave-shielding film to electrically connect the ground pad and the electromagnetic wave-shielding film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Hoe Cho, Byoung-Rim Seo, Yung-Cheol Kong, Han-Sung Ryu
  • Patent number: 8902356
    Abstract: An image sensor module includes a circuit board, an image sensor package and an optical system. The circuit board has an upper surface and a lower surface, the substrate having a window. The image sensor package includes a mounting substrate and an image sensor chip mounted on the mounting substrate, the image sensor package being adhered to the lower surface of the circuit board such that the image sensor chip is exposed through the window. The optical system is provided on the upper surface of the circuit board to guide light from an object to the image sensor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung-Rim Seo, Beoung-Ouk Min, Tae-Je Cho, Yung-Cheol Kong, Dong-Min Kim, Ji-Woong Park
  • Publication number: 20140073079
    Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor chip including a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces and a ground pad on the first surface, a housing surrounding the sides of the image sensor chip but which leaves the second surface of the image sensor chip exposed, an electromagnetic wave-shielding film united with the housing, and an electrical conductor electrically connected to the ground pad. The camera module also has an optical unit disposed on the first surface of the image sensor chip in the housing to guide light from an object to the image sensor chip. The electrical conductor extends through a side of the housing. The conductor also contacts the electromagnetic wave-shielding film to electrically connect the ground pad and the electromagnetic wave-shielding film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Yong-Hoe Cho, Byoung-Rim Seo, Yung-Cheol Kong, Han-Sung Ryu
  • Patent number: 8547471
    Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor chip including a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces and a ground pad on the first surface, a housing surrounding the sides of the image sensor chip but which leaves the second surface of the image sensor chip exposed, an electromagnetic wave-shielding film united with the housing, and an electrical conductor electrically connected to the ground pad. The camera module also has an optical unit disposed on the first surface of the image sensor chip in the housing to guide light from an object to the image sensor chip. The electrical conductor extends through a side of the housing. The conductor also contacts the electromagnetic wave-shielding film to electrically connect the ground pad and the electromagnetic wave-shielding film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Hoe Cho, Byoung-Rim Seo, Yung-Cheol Kong, Han-Sung Ryu
  • Patent number: 8203130
    Abstract: An image sensor module may include an image sensor, a variable thickness member and a lens member. The image sensor may include a light receiver configured to receive a light. Further, a driving voltage may be applied to the image sensor. The variable thickness member may be arranged on the image sensor adjacent to the light receiver. Further, the variable thickness member may have a variable thickness along an optical axis of the light in accordance with the driving voltage through the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Cheol Kong
  • Publication number: 20120105706
    Abstract: Methods of forming camera modules include forming a chip structure including a molding pattern surrounding a chip and sidewalls of the chip. A lens module is formed, and the lens module is coupled to an upper part of the chip structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Cheol KONG
  • Patent number: 8139145
    Abstract: Provided is a camera module providing EMS shielding, so that electromagnetic waves generated in the camera module are prevented from radiating to the outside and external electromagnetic waves or noise are prevented from flowing into the camera module. The camera module includes: a lens unit comprising at least one lens; an image sensor package including an image sensor chip having an image area where an image is formed in response to light passing through the lens unit; a housing surrounding the lens unit and the image sensor package, wherein the housing is electrically connected to the image sensor package and is formed of a conductive material; and a connection terminal disposed below the image sensor package and electrically connecting the image sensor package and a main board of an electronic device including the camera module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han-Sung Ryu, Byoung-Rim Seo, Yung-Cheol Kong
  • Publication number: 20120038813
    Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor package including an image sensor chip and a chip cover layer protecting the image sensor chip, a first lens disposed above the image sensor package to be coupled with an upper surface of the chip cover layer, a second lens disposed over the first lens, and an infrared blocking film formed in direct contact with the upper surface of the chip cover layer or an upper surface of the second lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young-Gyu JUNG, Yung-Cheol Kong, Tai-Hyun Eum, Han-Sung Ryu, Yu-Jung Tae
  • Publication number: 20120009718
    Abstract: An image sensor module may include an image sensor, a variable thickness member and a lens member. The image sensor may include a light receiver configured to receive a light. Further, a driving voltage may be applied to the image sensor. The variable thickness member may be arranged on the image sensor adjacent to the light receiver. Further, the variable thickness member may have a variable thickness along an optical axis of the light in accordance with the driving voltage through the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Cheol KONG
  • Publication number: 20110285889
    Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor chip including a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces and a ground pad on the first surface, a housing surrounding the sides of the image sensor chip but which leaves the second surface of the image sensor chip exposed, an electromagnetic wave-shielding film united with the housing, and an electrical conductor electrically connected to the ground pad. The camera module also has an optical unit disposed on the first surface of the image sensor chip in the housing to guide light from an object to the image sensor chip. The electrical conductor extends through a side of the housing. The conductor also contacts the electromagnetic wave-shielding film to electrically connect the ground pad and the electromagnetic wave-shielding film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Hoe Cho, Byoung-Rim Seo, Yung-Cheol Kong, Han-Sung Ryu
  • Patent number: 8053714
    Abstract: An image sensor module may include an image sensor, a variable thickness member and a lens member. The image sensor may include a light receiver configured to receive a light. Further, a driving voltage may be applied to the image sensor. The variable thickness member may be arranged on the image sensor adjacent to the light receiver. Further, the variable thickness member may have a variable thickness along an optical axis of the light in accordance with the driving voltage through the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Cheol Kong