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Ji Hoon Ahn, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080263726SVP gene controlling flowering time of plants - The present invention relates to SVP protein which controls the flowering time of plants originating from 10-23-2008

Patent applications by Ji Hoon Ahn, Seoul KR

Ji Hoon Choi, Daejeon KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133062PMCP EXTENSION METADATA, DATA STREAM GENERATING DEVICE, DIGITAL DATA BROADCASTING EMISSION SYSTEM AND DIGITAL DATA BROADCASTING EMISSION METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a data server, which is added to a digital broadcast emitting system to emit data broadcasting based on the Programming Metadata Communication Protocol (PMCP), a conventional international specification defined to secure inter-operability between devices of a digital broadcast emitting system; a metadata structure for securing inter-operability between devices of the conventional digital broadcast emitting system; a data stream generating device using the metadata structure; and a digital data broadcast emitting system and method thereof. The PMCP extended metadata of the present invention are formed to include channel type metadata which provide system information of a data event constituting a data broadcast program; and Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) data event metadata which provide identification information, program guide, and encapsulation information of a data event.05-21-2009
20100077396PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING PORTABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE COMPUTING BASED SYSTEM USING THE SAME - Provided are a portable computing system that allows computing operations anywhere an operating system (OS)-installed host computer exists by using a portable storage device storing a virtual machine, an OS image, a portable software image, etc. and a portable computing based system using the portable computing system. The portable storage device for supporting a portable computing system includes: a portable computing system storage storing portable software for running and operating of a portable computing system, wherein a user may not directly access the portable software for deletion and modification; a portable software storage storing portable software images usable in the portable computing system, wherein a user may not directly access the portable software images for deletion and modification; and a portable data storage capable of adding, deleting, and modifying data.03-25-2010

Ji Hoon Ha, Ansan KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090167620ACCESSORY-TYPE ANTENNA FOR VEHICLE - An antenna for a built-in multimedia receiver in a vehicle to use a multimedia service such as HD radio, DMB, and the like. The antenna may function as a message board that may externally display a predetermined message, such as driver's phone number, as well as receive the multimedia signal. The antenna not only receives a multimedia service signal but also transmits the multimedia service signal to a basic multimedia reproduction device included in the vehicle, thus enabling efficient addition of another multimedia receiver to the vehicle with the minimum wiring.07-02-2009

Ji Hoon Han, Daejeon KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100255363Medium and Large Size Battery Module of Vertical Stacking Structure - Disclosed herein is a battery module constructed in a structure in which unit modules are horizontally stacked while the unit modules are vertically erected, wherein the battery module includes a base plate on which the unit modules are horizontally stacked while the unit modules are vertically erected, a pair of side plates fixed to the base plate at lower ends thereof such that the side plates are brought into tight contact with outer surfaces of the outermost unit modules, and a housing fixed to the base plate in a structure to surround the unit modules, the housing being provided at the inside thereof with supporting parts for supporting upper ends of the side plates, respectively.10-07-2010

Ji Hoon Hong, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100038690IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An image sensor can include a gate insulation layer, a gate electrode, a photodiode, and a floating diffusion region. The gate insulation layer can be formed on and/or over a semiconductor substrate for a transfer transistor. The gate insulation layer includes a first gate insulation layer having a central opening and a second gate insulation layer formed on and/or over an uppermost surface of the first gate insulation layer including the opening. The gate electrode can be formed on and/or over the gate insulation layer. The photodiode can be formed in the semiconductor substrate at one side of the gate electrode so as to generate an optical charge. The floating diffusion region can be formed in the semiconductor at the other side of the gate electrode opposite to the photodiode. The floating diffusion region can be electrically connected to the photodiode through a channel so as to store the optical charge generated from the photodiode.02-18-2010
20100059841IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The image sensor includes an image sensing device on a substrate, an interlayer dielectric layer over the image sensing device, and an aspheric microlens over the interlayer dielectric layer.03-11-2010
20100059848IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments provide an image sensor. The image sensor includes readout circuitry, an interlayer dielectric, an interconnection, and an image sensing device. The interconnection includes a lower barrier metal and a nitride barrier formed under the lower barrier metal. A contact plug electrically connecting the lower barrier metal to a lower interconnect is formed passing through the nitride barrier.03-11-2010

Ji Hoon Jang, Gyeonggi-Do KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090153097Battery charging apparatus - The present invention provides a battery charging apparatus with reduced weight, volume and manufacturing cost. The apparatus includes: an alternating current power source including a first electrode and a second electrode and supplying an alternating voltage for charging the battery; a diode including an anode electrode connected to the battery and a cathode electrode connected to the second electrode and half-wave rectifying the alternating voltage applied from the alternating current power source; a three-phase motor connected to the first electrode and transmitting to the battery the half-wave rectified voltage applied from the diode and the alternating current power source; and an inverter connected between the three-phase motor and the battery and converting the voltage applied from the three-phase motor into a direct voltage to transmit the direct voltage to the battery. Alternatively, the apparatus may comprise an alternating current power source, an inverter, a three-phase motor and a switching unit.06-18-2009
20090157245Method for limiting motor torque in hybrid electric vehicle - The present invention provides a method for limiting motor torque in a hybrid electric vehicle, which limits the output of motor torque that causes a reverse rotation of an engine in a soft hybrid electric vehicle in which a motor and the engine are directly connected to each other, thus preventing the engine from being damaged.06-18-2009

Ji Hoon Jeon, Gyeongsangbuk-Do KR

Ji Hoon Jeong, Gyeonggi-Do KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090218406Abnormal Condition Detection Circuit, Integrated Circuit Card Having the Circuit, and Method of Operating CPU - An abnormal condition detection circuit, an integrated circuit (IC) card having a central processing unit (CPU), and a method of operating the CPU, allow the CPU to be reset when an abnormal condition is detected in the IC card. The IC card includes the CPU, a non-volatile memory, an abnormal condition detection circuit, and a reset signal generator. The IC card includes detectors that detect a corresponding abnormal condition in the IC card, and an enable signal generation circuit that generates a reset enable signal and an interrupt enable signal in response to an interrupt control signal and a detection signal output from at least one of the detectors. The reset signal generator generates a reset signal in response to the reset enable signal. The CPU is reset in response to the reset signal and interrupted in response to the interrupt enable signal.09-03-2009
20100010067ARGININE-CONJUGATED BIOREDUCIBLE POLY(DISULFIDE AMINE) POLYMERS FOR GENE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An arginine-grafted bioreducible poly(disulfide amine) (“ABP”) as a reagent for efficient and nontoxic gene delivery is described. ABP forms positively charged nano-particles of less than 200 nm with siRNA. ABP is biodegraded under reducing conditions, such as in the cytoplasm. ABP exhibits much higher transfection efficiency than polyethyleneimine in mammalian cells and exhibits no cytotoxicity. ABP is an effective delivery vehicle for gene silencing with siRNA and may be used for treating cancer.01-14-2010

Ji Hoon Jung, Yongin KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110116537SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING METHOD OF ELINT RECEIVER - Provided is a signal discriminating method of an electronic intelligence receiver. The method includes: detecting a start time and an end time of modulation on pulse (MOP) due to a direct path signal and a multi path signal from a received signal; and extracting at least one of signal strength, frequency, and phase by using in-phase component and quadrature component of the signal in a time from a start time of the signal to a start time of the MOP. As a result, the present invention can prevent faulty discrimination or no discrimination of a signal due to a multi path signal and an unintended MOP to extract signal parameters.05-19-2011

Ji Hoon Jung, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110213558METHOD FOR PREDICTING ACTIVATION ENERGY USING AN ATOMIC FINGERPRINT DESCRIPTOR OR AN ATOMIC DESCRIPTOR - The present invention provides a method for constructing a database of atomic fingerprint descriptors. The invention provides a method for predicting activation energy using an atomic fingerprint descriptor and an atomic descriptor, the method comprising the steps of: (i) calculating the atomic fingerprint descriptor of a substrate; (ii) comparing the calculated atomic fingerprint descriptor with the constructed atomic fingerprint descriptor database to select an atomic position where cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism occurs; and (iii) predicting activation energy for the selected atomic position using an atomic descriptor. Also, the invention provides a method of predicting the activation energy of CYP450-mediated phase I metabolism using effective atomic descriptors. Specifically, the invention provides a method of predicting the activation energy either for cytochrome P450-mediated hydrogen abstraction or for tetrahedral intermediate formation in cytochrome P450-aromatic hydroxylation using equations including effective atomic descriptors. The method of the invention can rapidly predict activation energy for phase I metabolites at a practical level without having to perform a docking experiment between any additional CYP450 and the substrate, or a quantum mechanical calculation, thereby making it easier to develop new drugs using a computer. Also, the present invention may propose a strategy for increasing the bioavailability of drugs through the avoidance of metabolites based on the possibility of drug metabolism. Furthermore, the method of the present invention proposes new empirical approaches which can also be easily applied to activation energies for various chemical reactions, and makes it possible to explain physical and chemical factors that determine activation energy. In addition, through the prediction of activation energy according to the present invention, it is possible to predict i) metabolic products, ii) the relative rate of metabolism, iii) metabolic regioselectivity, iv) metabolic inhibition, v) drug-drug interactions, and vi) the toxicity of a metabolite.09-01-2011
20120084012METHOD FOR PREDICTING ACTIVATION ENERGY USING ATOMIC FINGERPRINT DESCRIPTOR OR ATOMIC DESCRIPTOR - The present invention provides a method for constructing a database of atomic fingerprint descriptors. The invention provides a method for predicting activation energy using an atomic fingerprint descriptor and an atomic descriptor, the method comprising the steps of: (i) calculating the atomic fingerprint descriptor of a substrate; (ii) comparing the calculated atomic fingerprint descriptor with the constructed atomic fingerprint descriptor database to select an atomic position where cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism occurs; and (iii) predicting activation energy for the selected atomic position using an atomic descriptor. Also, the invention provides a method of predicting the activation energy of CYP450-mediated phase I metabolism using effective atomic descriptors. Specifically, the invention provides a method of predicting the activation energy either for cytochrome P450-mediated hydrogen abstraction or for tetrahedral intermediate formation in cytochrome P450-aromatic hydroxylation using equations including effective atomic descriptors.04-05-2012

Ji Hoon Kang, Suwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100238585METHOD OF CONTROLLING FLYING HEIGHT OF MAGNETIC HEAD OF HARD DISK DRIVE - A method of controlling an HDD includes acquiring a reference FOD voltage profile offering a correlation between flying heights FH of a magnetic head and FOD voltages that if applied to the magnetic head would cause the head to fly at the flying heights (FH) in an idealized situation, determining changes in the FH of the magnetic head during the rotation of the disk by analyzing magnetic signal output from the magnetic head at that time, producing an applied FOD voltage profile based on the changes in the FH of the magnetic head and the reference FOD voltage profile, and applying and FOD voltage to the magnetic head when a write command or a read command is issued in the HDD and at that time regulating the FOD voltage applied to the magnetic head based on the applied FOD voltage profile to maintain the FH of the magnetic head constant as the head tracks along the disk09-23-2010
20110216439HEAD PARKING RAMP AND HARD DISK DRIVE HAVING THE SAME - A hard disk drive includes a head stack assembly having a read/write head to read data stored on a disk and/or to write data to the disk while flying over the disk. The read/write head includes an end tap that is disposed at a peripheral portion of the read/write head. A head parking ramp is arranged close to the disk and may support the read/write head while in the park position such that the end tap contacts the head parking ramp and is supported thereon. A heater is provided in the head parking ramp to heat the read/write head.09-08-2011

Ji Hoon Kang, Mokpo-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100217112PET-MRI COMBINATION APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a PET-MRI combination apparatus which can extend transaxial and axial fields of view (FOV) by transmitting an output signal from a photo sensor to the outside of an MRI bore using cable. The PET-MRI combination apparatus includes an MRI bore for capturing an MR image of an object. A PET detector is installed inside imaging space of the MRI bore, and is configured such that a plurality of scintillation crystal arrays, each having scintillation crystals arranged in a ring shape, is arranged in a longitudinal direction so as to extend a axial field of view (FOV). A PET circuit unit is installed outside the MRI bore to prevent the PET circuit unit from being influenced by a magnetic field in the MRI bore, and is configured to include a signal amplification circuit and a signal processing circuit. A cable is configured to connect the PET detector to the PET circuit unit.08-26-2010

Ji Hoon Lim, Ansan-City KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110217034SPACER MEMBER FOR CAMERA MODULE AND CAMERA MODULE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - Provided is a spacer member of a camera module which fixes a border of an elastic member for elastically supporting a lens holder upward and downward to a housing, and a camera module equipped with the same. The spacer member for a camera module, which is disposed between a cover and a plate spring of the camera module so as to fix a border of the plate spring to a housing, is characterized in that the spacer member is formed of an elastic material having cushion performance, and the spacer member is compressed toward the plate spring by the cover so that the plate spring is fixedly compressed to the housing.09-08-2011

Ji Hoon Park, Gyenggi-Do KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110214602Precise Critical Temperature Indicator and Manufacturing Method Therefor - A precise critical temperature indicator is applied to small products requiring refrigeration or freezing to control the operation of a temperature sensor built into an integrated structure of a single body. A method for manufacturing said precise critical temperature indicator, wherein a plurality of development medium members and a plurality of development material members are opposed to each other, and blocking members are interposed therebetween to support the development medium members and the development material members separately from each other, the development medium members are provided with paths for moving development materials, or paths for movement of development materials can be shortened to adjust speed, and an indication unit is arranged to indicate the state of the development materials at an end or central portion of the development medium when the development materials are exposed to a critical temperature for a predetermined time period.09-08-2011
20110271895Precise Critical Temperature Indicator (and Manufacturing Methods Therefor) - According to a precise critical temperature indicator and a control method thereof of the present invention, the precise critical temperature indicator comprises as one body: a blocking boundary layer which is positioned between a spreading material member including an operation button and spreading medium members including a spreadable area for a spreading material; and a temperature sensor which is controlled and operated as the spreading material passes through the blocking boundary layer and contacts the spreading medium member according to a user's pressing of the operation button. As a result, operation of the temperature sensor is easily controlled using the operation button. Also, the precise critical temperature indicator does not require a process of cooling a product down to below a critical temperature before using the product, due to the hermetic sealing of the spreading material member.11-10-2011

Ji Hoon Shin, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110125598SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS OF SALES TRANSACTIONS USING MOBILE DEVICES - A system and method for managing electronic receipts of sales transactions utilizes a receipt capture device that generates receipt data using information from a point-of-sales (POS) terminal and a mobile device that receives the receipt data from the receipt capture device using short range communication.05-26-2011

Ji Hoon Shin, Gyeonggi-Do KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100073294LOW POWER IMAGE SENSOR ADJUSTING REFERENCE VOLTAGE AUTOMATICALLY AND OPTICAL POINTING DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The low power image sensor includes: an image sensing unit which senses light from an object, converts the light into an electric signal, and outputs the electric signal; a comparing unit which receives an electric signal from the image sensor, compares a voltage level of the electric signal with a reference voltage, and outputs an image signal as a 1 bit signal per pixel; and an effective image adjuster which compares bit value distribution of an image signal output from the comperator with a preset effective range, and adjusts the effective image to output an effective image. Further, an optical pointing device includes: an image sensor which senses light from an object and outputs an image signal; and a motion computing unit which receives the image signal and compares before and after images to calculate a motion vector.03-25-2010

Ji-Hoon Ahn, Suwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090142983FLAT PANEL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flat panel display and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the manufacturing method includes: i) preparing a substrate, ii) forming a plurality of subpixels on the substrate and iii) forming a light resonating layer including two or more layers on the subpixels, wherein the light resonating layer varies in thickness depending on the subpixels. According to at least one embodiment, it is possible to improve the brightness and the external light coupling efficiency. Further, it is possible to easily manufacture the light resonating layer with the structure in which the low refractive layers alternate with the high refractive layers.06-04-2009

Patent applications by Ji-Hoon Ahn, Suwon-Si KR

Ji-Hoon Bae, Daejeon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100246738SYNCHRONIZATION APPARATUS FOR ACCURATELY DEMODULATING SIGNAL INPUT TO PJM TAG AND PJM TAG INCLUDING THE SYNCHRONIZATION APPARATUS - A passive phase jitter modulation (PJM) tag is charged with power in a continuous wave (CW) section. When receiving a command from a reader, the passive PJM tag must recognize the command and determine exactly when to begin demodulating the command. Only then can the passive PJM tag demodulate the command. To this end, a synchronization apparatus for accurately demodulating a signal input to a PJM tag includes a plurality of correlators correlating a received phase jitter-modulated signal with a template of an internal matched filter which is in the same form as at least a portion of a modified frequency modulation (MFM) flag.09-30-2010

Ji-Hoon Choi, Seongnam-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120083077THREE DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Methods of forming vertical nonvolatile memory devices may include forming an electrically insulating layer, which includes a composite of a sacrificial layer sandwiched between first and second mold layers. An opening extends through the electrically insulating layer and exposes inner sidewalls of the first and second mold layers and the sacrificial layer. A sidewall of the opening may be lined with an electrically insulating protective layer and a first semiconductor layer may be formed on an inner sidewall of the electrically insulating protective layer within the opening. At least a portion of the sacrificial layer may then be selectively etched from between the first and second mold layers to thereby define a lateral recess therein, which exposes an outer sidewall of the electrically insulating protective layer.04-05-2012

Ji-Hoon Choi, Gangnam-Gu KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207250Apparatus and method for reverse power control in mobile communication system - An uplink power control method of a base station (BS) in a m obile communication system is provided. The method includes rece iving a signal from a terminal; calculating an RSQI value using t he signal and previous power control information; comparing the R SQI with a threshold; determining power control information after the comparison; sending the power control information to the ter minal.08-28-2008

Ji-Hoon Choi, Suwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207249APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER IN A WIRELESS MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for controlling power in a wireless mobile communication system are provided. The apparatus and method efficiently adjusts a threshold value in order to control closed-loop power through an outer-loop power control in a wireless mobile communication system. Accordingly, it is possible to increase cell capacity while link performance is stably maintained.08-28-2008

Ji-Hoon Choi, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120057579METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING WIRELESS DATA SERVICE - A method of sharing a wireless data service, including receiving, by a first terminal, a wireless data service share request from a second terminal, checking, by the first terminal, available wireless data service remaining amount information, and transmitting, by the first terminal, a response to the wireless data service share request to the second terminal based on the checked wireless data service remaining amount information. Another such sharing method includes requesting, by a second terminal, wireless data service remaining amount information available by a first terminal from the first terminal, transmitting, by the second terminal, a wireless data service share request to the first terminal based on the wireless data service remaining amount information received from the first terminal, and receiving, by the second terminal, a response to the wireless data service share request from the first terminal.03-08-2012
20120060208METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TO ONLINE SERVICE - A method of connecting to an online service where a terminal transmits information regarding a selected online service and first authentication information to an external device, receives second authentication information detected based on the transmitted information, from the external device, and is then logged into the selected online service based on the received second authentication information.03-08-2012

Ji-Hoon Jeon, Gyungsangbuk-Do KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090260702METHOD FOR FABRICATING SOLID BODY HAVING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE STRUCTURE AND SUPERHYDROPHOBIC TUBE USING THE SAME METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a solid body having a superhydrophobic surface structure formed by using a surface treatment of a metal body, a replication process, and a polymer sticking phenomenon to increase efficiency of fluid transfer and prevent foreign materials from being accumulated in the tube, and a superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube using the method. The superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube includes a fluid guider and a solid body provided on a fluid contact surface of the fluid guider and has micrometer-scaled unevenness and nanometer-scaled protrusions. In the method, a plurality of nanometer-scaled holes are formed on a surface of a metal body through an anodizing process, a replica is formed by immersing the metal body provided with the nanometer-scaled holes in a non-wetting polymer material and solidifying the non-wetting polymer material, the solid body having the superhydrophobic surface is formed by removing the metal body and an anode oxide from the replica, and the solid body is provided to a fluid contact surface of a fluid guider for guiding a fluid.10-22-2009

Ji-Hoon Kang, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090149161Method for transmitting and receiving data to prepare for poor power supply and terminal using the same - A method for transmitting and receiving data to prepare for a poor power supply and a terminal using the same are provided. Data is transmitted and received to configure a user interface using data provided by a mobile communication service provider. During a data transmission and reception process, a problem occurring due to the poor power supply can be prevented in advance by recording a flag indicating a progress status. A terminal user does not need to perform an additional refresh operation for receiving the data even when the power supply of the terminal is abnormal during data transmission and reception and the terminal reboots. Interrupted data can be automatically transmitted and received by reading the recorded flag. The data transmission and reception process interrupted by the poor power supply can be smoothly resumed, thereby providing convenience for the user.06-11-2009
20100095217Server-based data management system and method for mobile communication system - A server-based data management system is capable of maintaining reliable data synchronization between a server and a mobile terminal is provided. The server-based data management system and method includes at least one mobile terminal that displays at least one shortcut icon and a server that stores per-icon position information of the at least one shortcut icon. The server based management system and method transmits a first per-icon position information of the at least one shortcut icon from the mobile terminal to the server. The server compares the first per-icon position information with a second per-icon position information that previously was stored in server. The server transmits the second per-icon position information that is not identical with the first per-icon position information from the server to the mobile terminal. Thereafter, a mobile terminal updates the first per-icon position information to the second per-icon position information.04-15-2010

Ji-Hoon Kim, Cheonan-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110043730DISPLAY APPARATUS PROVIDING SIDE VIEW LUMINANCE ENHANCEMENT - A flat panel display device is provided with an increased viewing angle having good dark versus light imaging contrast. The display device includes a display panel, a first optical unit, and a second optical unit. The display panel includes a liquid crystal layer that is driven in a vertical alignment mode. The first optical unit includes a negative C-plate and a first polarizer having a first absorption axis. The second optical unit includes a biaxial compensation plate having a refractive indices coefficient, (nx−nz)/(nx−ny) of more than 0.45 and less than 0.55, and a second polarizer having a second absorption axis crossing the first absorption axis. The biaxial compensation plate has a refractive indices relationship of nx>nz>ny such that dispersion of polarization states of colored light rays passed through the C-plate and the liquid crystal layer may be minimized and gathered about an extinction point, thereby improving contrast at side viewing angles.02-24-2011
20110085113POLARIZING PLATE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A display apparatus comprises a display panel, a first polarizing plate and a second polarizing plate. The display panel comprises a first substrate including a pixel electrode, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer disposed between a first surface of the first substrate and a first surface of the second substrate. The first polarizing plate comprises a first polarizer having a first polarizing axis, and a first λ/4 phase difference plate having a refractive index between about 1.35 and about 2.05 in a thickness direction. The second polarizing plate comprises a second polarizer having a second polarizing axis crossing the first polarizing axis, and a second λ/4 phase difference plate having a refractive index between about 1.35 and about 2.05 in a thickness direction. Accordingly, light leakage in a side view may be reduced and viewing angle may be improved.04-14-2011

Ji-Hoon Ko, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090151782Hetero-junction silicon solar cell and fabrication method thereof - Disclosed are a hetero-junction silicon solar cell and a fabrication method thereof. The hetero-junction silicon solar cell according to the present invention forms a pn junction of a crystalline silicon substrate and a passivation layer doped with impurities so as to minimize a recombination of electrons and holes, making it possible to maximize efficiency of the hetero-junction silicon solar cell. The present invention provides a hetero-junction silicon solar cell comprising a crystalline silicon substrate and a passivation layer that is formed on the crystalline silicon substrate and is doped with impurities.06-18-2009
20090260681SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a silicon solar cell capable of minimizing defects and recombination of electrons-holes by removing a damaged layer formed by a laser edge isolation process to isolate a silicon substrate and covering a protective layer on a surface thereof and a method for manufacturing the same.10-22-2009
20120000517SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a silicon solar cell capable of minimizing defects and recombination of electrons-holes by removing a damaged layer formed by a laser edge isolation process to isolate a silicon substrate and covering a protective layer on a surface thereof and a method for manufacturing the same.01-05-2012
20120003781SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a silicon solar cell capable of minimizing defects and recombination of electrons-holes by removing a damaged layer formed by a laser edge isolation process to isolate a silicon substrate and covering a protective layer on a surface thereof and a method for manufacturing the same.01-05-2012

Ji-Hoon Lee, Chungju-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110175069CROSS-LINKABLE POLYMER, CROSS-LINKED MATERIAL OF THE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYMER, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE COMPRISING THE CROSS-LINKED MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A cross-linkable polymer including 1,1′-binaphthyl repeating units linked through 6,6′-arylene groups, a cross-linked material comprising the cross-linkable polymer, an organic light emitting device including the cross-linked material, and a method of preparing the organic light emitting device are each disclosed.07-21-2011

Ji-Hoon Lee, Jinju-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273161Polar Nematic Liquid Crystal Assembly and Liquid Crystal Device Using the Same - Disclosed herein is a polar nematic liquid crystal assembly. The liquid crystal assembly comprises 5˜7.5% by weight of a dopant having the structure of Formula 1 below:11-06-2008

Ji-Hoon Lee, Suwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110032200METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INPUTTING A CHARACTER IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL HAVING A TOUCH SCREEN - A method and apparatus for inputting a character in a portable terminal including a touch screen. The touch screen is divided into a character display area for displaying a finally selected character, a character guide area for displaying a character array including multiple characters that are selectable by a user, and a character selection area for sensing a touch input of the user. A single character is selected from the characters displayed on the character guide area according to a drag of the touch input sensed through the character selection area, and displayed the character guide area. The displayed character is then finally selected and displayed on the character display area when the touch input is released.02-10-2011
20110217998APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EDITING EMOTICON IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - Emoticon message composition is supported in a portable terminal. An edit window in the form of a lattice is displayed for message composition. During special character input selection, a list window including a plurality of special characters is displayed in the edit window. The list window is arranged such that a plurality of lines are shown in the edit window. The special characters displayed in the list window are arranged in a sequence of being stored in a queue that includes one of a special character queue for a message recipient or a basic special character queue.09-08-2011
20110225529TEXT INPUT METHOD IN PORTABLE DEVICE AND PORTABLE DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - A text input method in a portable device and a portable device supporting the same are provided. The portable device includes, a touch screen including a display unit for displaying a text input area and a text display area including at least one consonant and vowel, and a touch panel provided at an upper side of the display unit for generating a touch event, and a control unit for controlling text displayed according to a touch event generated from the touch screen, in which the control unit detects multi-touch events for at least two key icons output on the text input area, and controls the display of a specific text composed of a combination of the multi-touched key icons based on the detected multi-touch events.09-15-2011
20120038575METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS - Disclosed is a method and a device by which a user can rapidly input characters through multi-input using both hands. When a touch or a drag is generated while input of a key, in which a consonant is arranged, is maintained in a touch screen unit, a switch is made to a multi-input mode for activating the touch screen unit as a virtual area for inputting a vowel, and a vowel input through a touch or a drag on the virtual area is combined with the consonant and the combined character is displayed in the multi-input mode.02-16-2012
20120038576Method and device for inputting characters - Disclosed is a method and a device by which a user can rapidly input characters through multi-input using both hands. When a touch or a drag is generated while input of a key, in which a consonant is arranged, is maintained in a touch screen unit, a switch is made to a multi-input mode for activating the touch screen unit as a virtual area for inputting a vowel, and a vowel input through a touch or a drag on the virtual area is combined with the consonant and the combined character is displayed in the multi-input mode.02-16-2012

Ji-Hoon Lim, Suwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100195414LEVEL DETECTOR, INTERNAL VOLTAGE GENERATOR INCLUDING LEVEL DETECTOR, AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING INTERNAL VOLTAGE GENERATOR - A level detector, an internal voltage generator including the level detector, and a semiconductor memory device including the internal voltage generator are provided. The internal voltage generator includes a level detector that compares a threshold voltage that varies with temperature with an internal voltage to output a comparative voltage, and an internal voltage driver that adjusts an external supply voltage in response to the comparative voltage and that outputs an internal voltage.08-05-2010
20100329067CHARGE PUMP AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A charge pump and method of operation are provided. The charge pump includes a first boosting unit configured to receive a pre-charge voltage and electrically charge a first MOS capacitor during a pre-charge period, and to boost a voltage of a connection node to a first output voltage during a boosting operation period, and a second boosting unit configured to receive the pre-charge voltage and electrically charge a second MOS capacitor during the pre-charge period, and to receive the first output voltage and boost a voltage of an output node to a second output voltage during the boosting operation period. Here, the pre-charge voltage is applied to electrically charge a parasitic capacitor during a parasitic capacitor charging period between the pre-charge period and the boosting operation period.12-30-2010
20110001569OSCILLATION CIRCUIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An oscillation circuit and a semiconductor device incorporating same are provided. The oscillation circuit includes an oscillation unit including a plurality of inverters and configured to perform signal transmission between first and second nodes of the inverters such that each of the inverters performs an oscillation operation to generate clock signals having different phases, when a control signal is activated, and latch a clock signal of the second node and cut off the signal transmission between the first and second nodes to stop the oscillation operations of the inverters, when the control signal is deactivated, and a control unit configured to activate the control signal when an oscillation enable signal is activated, and deactivate the control signal using one of a clock signal output from an inverter connected to the second node among the plurality of inverters and clock signals of which the phases lead that of a clock signal of the first node, when the oscillation enable signal is deactivated.01-06-2011

Ji-Hoon Park, Seoul KR

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20080197401NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a nonvolatile memory device is provided. The method includes forming an isolation layer in a semiconductor substrate defining an active region and forming a molding pattern on the isolation layer. A first conductive layer is formed on a sidewall and a top surface of the molding pattern and on the semiconductor substrate. The first conductive layer on the top surface of the molding pattern is selectively removed forming a conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a body plate disposed on the active region and a protrusion which extends from an edge of the body plate onto the sidewall of the molding pattern. The molding pattern is then removed. An inter-gate dielectric layer is formed on the isolation layer and the conductive pattern. Nonvolatile memory devices manufactured using the method are also provided.08-21-2008
20090081835Non-Volatile Memory Devices and Methods of Forming the Same - A non-volatile memory device includes an upwardly protruding fin disposed on a substrate and a control gate electrode crossing the fin. A floating gate is interposed between the control gate electrode and the fin and includes a first storage gate and a second storage gate. The first storage gate is disposed on a sidewall of the fin, and the second storage gate is disposed on a top surface of the fin and is connected to the first storage gate. A first insulation layer is interposed between the first storage gate and the sidewall of the fin, and a second insulation layer is interposed between the second storage gate and the top surface of the fin. The second insulation layer is thinner than the first insulation layer. A blocking insulation pattern is interposed between the control gate electrode and the floating gate.03-26-2009

Patent applications by Ji-Hoon Park, Seoul KR

Ji-Hoon Park, Seongnam-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100265765Non-volatile semiconductor memory device in which program disturb is reduced and method of programming the same - A non-volatile semiconductor memory device capable of reducing program disturb and a method of programming the same are provided. A bit line connected to a non-selected memory cell in the same block as a selected memory cell enters a floating state by inactivating a bit line selection switch, so that voltage levels of an first conductivity type channel and a source/drain terminal formed in a pocket second conductivity type well below a memory transistor have an intermediate level of a voltage level of a selection line and the pocket P type well. Therefore, program disturb caused by FN tunneling and junction hot electrons can be inhibited.10-21-2010
20120007212SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A DIODE - Provided is a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a lower active region on a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of upper active regions protruding from a top surface of the lower active region and having a narrower width than the lower active region are provided. A lower isolation region surrounding a sidewall of the lower active region is provided. An upper isolation region formed on the lower isolation region, surrounding sidewalls of the upper active regions, and having a narrower width than the lower isolation region is provided. A first impurity region formed in the lower active region and extending into the upper active regions is provided. Second impurity regions formed in the upper active regions and constituting a diode together with the first impurity region are provided. A method of fabricating the same is provided as well.01-12-2012
20120018797NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND DRIVING THE SAME - A nonvolatile memory device includes a device isolation film defining an active region in a semiconductor substrate, a pocket well region formed in an upper portion of the active region and having a first conductivity type, a gate electrode formed on the active region and extending to intersect the active region, a tunnel insulating film, a charge storage film, and a blocking insulating film sequentially disposed between the active region and the gate electrode, a source region and a drain region respectively formed in a first region and a second region of the active region exposed on both sides of the gate electrode, and each having a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type, a pocket well junction region formed in the first region adjacent to the source region and contacting the pocket well region, and having the first conductivity type, and a metal silicide layer formed in the first region and contacting the source region and the pocket well junction region.01-26-2012

Patent applications by Ji-Hoon Park, Seongnam-Si KR

Ji-Hoon Shin, Gyeong-Gi-Do KR

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20110078079DISCOUNT PAYMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM USING A TEMPORARY CARD NUMBER - Disclosed is a method and system for making payment with discounted prices by using temporary card numbers. The method comprises the steps of: (a) at least one discount means being selected by a user of a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal transmitting temporary card number issue information including the selected discount means to a temporary card number issue device, wherein the mobile terminal in advance stores a plurality of discount means that can substantially discount a transacted price; (b) the temporary card number issue device selecting and storing temporary card numbers corresponding to the temporary card number issue information and transmitting the selected temporary card numbers to the mobile terminal; (c) the mobile terminal transmitting payment information including the temporary card numbers and payment means information including information on a payment means for paying the transacted price to a credit authorization terminal (CAT) if a payment request is received from the user only for a predetermined time period from when the temporary card numbers are received, and extinguishing the temporary card numbers after the predetermined time period from when the temporary card numbers are received; and (d) the CAT receiving the payment information from the mobile terminal, transmitting a request for a transaction authorization to the payment company server by using the payment information, and receiving the transaction authorization from the payment company server. Thus, according to the present invention, it is more easy and convenient to making payment by using coupons.03-31-2011

Ji-Hoon Song, Seoul KR

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20100125048COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN-TIGHTENING AND METHOD OF SKIN-TIGHTENING USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a skin-tightening cosmetic composition and a method of applying the same, and more specifically, to a cosmetic composition a method of applying the same that includes a hydrolyzed plant protein and glycoprotein. The cosmetic composition includes a hydrolyzed plant protein and glycoprotein in an optimal amount, thereby causing the occurrence of an immediate contraction effect and a long-lasting contracting effect, and achieving skin improvements such as skin moisturizing and induction of synthesizing collagen and elastine in use of the composition over a long period of time.05-20-2010

Ji-Hoon Sung, Daejeon-Si KR

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20100223399METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING TIMESTAMP USING SIGNATURE INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL LAYER - A method and apparatus for processing a timestamp using signature information on a physical layer is provided. The timestamp processing terminal uses a pseudo-random binary sequence to assign signature information to a message which is to be sent to another terminal, and verifies the signature information on a physical layer. The signature information is used to identify the message as a sync message. Accordingly, it is possible to precisely process the timestamp.09-02-2010

Ji-Hoon Woo, Hwanseong-Si KR

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20090311010DEVELOPER SUPPLYING APPARATUS AND DEVELOPING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A developer supplying apparatus includes a developer lump prevention unit that reduces the aggregation of developer into lumps in the path, which defines the supply passage of developer from the developer cartridge, in which the developer is stored, to the developing cartridge, which houses the developing roller. The developer lump prevention unit includes a developer lump removal member disposed in the path and a driving mechanism to drive the developer lump removal member to move in the path to prevent the developer lumps from forming and/or to break up lumps that had already formed in the path.12-17-2009