Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. patent applications on December 5th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on December 5th, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: 140 patent applications

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has applied for patents in the areas of H01L23/00 (9), H01L25/065 (7), H01L23/498 (6), H01L27/146 (6), H10B12/00 (5) G06F3/0656 (3), G03F1/36 (2), G11C7/222 (2), H04W56/001 (2), H01L21/67333 (2)

With keywords such as: device, based, configured, including, substrate, data, pattern, surface, semiconductor, and information in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

20240398195. CLEANING ROBOT AND CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Donghyuk UM of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A47L11/40

CPC Code(s): A47L11/4069



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to a robot cleaner. according to an example, the robot cleaner may include a robot cleaner body, a pad support module detachably connected to a lower surface of the robot cleaner body and having a bottom to which a pad is attachable, and a driving motor accommodated in the robot cleaner body. the robot cleaner body may further include a first drive shaft disposed on the lower surface of the robot cleaner body and configured to rotate about a first direction by receiving power from the driving motor, and a first power transmission unit extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and arranged to be fixed to one end of the first drive shaft.


20240399187. METHOD FOR DETERMINING VALUE OF CONTROL PARAMETER, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING SAME METHOD_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Keehong SEO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A63B21/00, A63B24/00

CPC Code(s): A63B21/00069



Abstract: a wearable device may generate a walking pattern of a user on the basis of a joint angle, output a torque corresponding to the walking pattern on the basis of a first value of a control parameter, determine a first value of an objective function for a first torque pattern for the output torque, determine a second torque pattern corresponding to a walking pattern for a second value changed on the basis of the first value of the control parameter, determine a second value of the objective function for the second torque pattern, and determine an optimum value of the control parameter on the basis of the second value of the objective function.


20240399202. CHAIR-TYPE UPPER BODY EXERCISE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Donghyun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minhyung LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junghoon PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seungyong HYUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A63B23/12, A47C9/00, A63B21/00, A63B21/005, A63B21/04, A63B21/055, A63B23/035

CPC Code(s): A63B23/12



Abstract: a chair-type upper body exercise assistance device may include: a chair comprising a buttocks support part which can support the buttocks of a user, a back support part which is connected to the buttocks support part and can support the back of the user, and a plurality of legs connected to the buttocks support part; a motor arranged inside the back support part; a first string one end of which is connected to the motor and the other end of which is provided on the outside of the back support part; a second string one end of which is connected to the motor, at a position spaced apart from the first string, and the other end of which is provided on the outside of the back support part; a first splitter which is arranged inside the back support part, is provided at a position spaced apart from the motor, and supports the first string; and a second splitter which is arranged inside the back support part, is provided at a position spaced apart from the motor, and supports the second string; a first elastic band connected to the first string; and a second elastic band connected to the second string.


20240399506. SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sang Min Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seongpyo Hong of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangwoo Bae of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Namil Koo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B23K26/38

CPC Code(s): B23K26/38



Abstract: embodiments of a substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method are provided. embodiments include a laser that directs a laser beam toward a substrate. embodiments further include a chuck spaced apart in a first direction from the laser. embodiments include a lower particle blocker disposed between the chuck and the laser. in some cases, the lower particle blocker includes a first particle blocker. in some cases, the first particle blocker includes a first slit that penetrates the first particle blocker in the first direction. in some cases, the first slit extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.


20240399532. POLISHING HEAD AND SEGMENTATION TYPE HEAD MODULE OF A CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Junyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wonuk Yoon of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaemook Kang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Keonwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungyong Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hoseop Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seonmin Yun of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jitae Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B24B41/047, B24B37/20

CPC Code(s): B24B41/047



Abstract: a polishing head of a cmp apparatus may include a head block, a distribution block and a segmentation type head module. the head block may configured to be positioned over a substrate. the distribution block may be rotatably connected to a lower surface of the head block with respect to a vertical direction. a plurality of pressure lines may be connected to the distribution block and configured to flow a working fluid therethrough. the segmentation type head module may be connected to the lower surface of the distribution block. the segmentation type head module may be configured to rotate with respect to the vertical direction together with the distribution block. the segmentation type head module may be configured to locally pressurize the substrate using the working fluid provided through the pressure lines.


20240399538. PAD CONDITIONERS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seonmin YUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyuntae LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngho JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Keon-Woo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sung Yong PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junyoung CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hoseop CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B24B53/017

CPC Code(s): B24B53/017



Abstract: a pad conditioner comprising: a disk holder that is rotatable; a frame on the disk holder; a lifting and lowering support member that is between the frame and the disk holder; a posture adjusting member that is between the lifting and lowering support member and the frame and has a thickness, wherein the posture adjusting member is capable of varying the thickness; a posture sensor that is configured to detect a height of the lifting and lowering support member; and a controller that is configured to vary the thickness of the posture adjusting member according to a signal received from the posture sensor.


20240400398. METHOD OF RECYCLING SILICON WASTEWATER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR BY USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Myungbeom PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Samjong Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungbae Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jongsoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joonyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): C01B33/037, C01B32/984, C02F1/44, C02F11/122, C02F101/10, C02F103/34, H01L29/16, H01M4/02, H01M4/587

CPC Code(s): C01B33/037



Abstract: a method of recycling silicon wastewater includes forming a silicon slurry from the silicon wastewater using a micro filtration device, forming a silicone cake from the silicon slurry using a filter press, and forming a silicon powder by drying the silicone cake in a reducing atmospheric.


20240401258. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING POWER FAILURE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sukwoo PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangyeol LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaepoong LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): D06F34/10, D06F33/32, D06F34/04, D06F34/14, D06F34/28, D06F58/36, D06F103/44, D06F105/50, D06F105/52, D06F105/58, D06F105/62

CPC Code(s): D06F34/10



Abstract: an electronic apparatus is provided. the electronic apparatus includes a communication interface, memory storing one or more computer programs, and one or more processors communicatively connected to the communication interface and the memory, wherein the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic apparatus to receive operation information of another electronic apparatus through the communication interface, identify a power consumption of the electronic apparatus and the other electronic apparatus based on the operation information of the electronic apparatus and the operation information of the other electronic apparatus, and based on the identified power consumption being equal to or greater than threshold power, change at least one of an operation of the electronic apparatus or an operation of the other electronic apparatus so that the identified power consumption is less than the threshold power.


20240401262. WASHING MACHINE HAVING DRYING FUNCTION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyounyoung LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Younghyun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Heejin KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seulgi LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seungil LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): D06F58/22, B01D46/00, B01D46/16, B01D46/681, D06F25/00, D06F58/20

CPC Code(s): D06F58/22



Abstract: a washing machine having a drying function including: a tub; a drum inside the tub; a heat exchanger above the tub for heating air supplied into the tub; an air blowing fan to guide air through a circulating flow path passing through the tub and the heat exchanger, a filter case disposed on one side of the main body; and a filter module coupleable to and decouplable from the filter case. the filter module may include: a filter mesh; and a cleaning member which sweeps the filter mesh to separate foreign substances caught in the filter mesh as the filter module is decoupled from the filter case.


20240401720. APPARATUS FOR FOLDING TUBE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyunwoong CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunyoung LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Donghyun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Pyungkang KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Beomsoo HWANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F16L3/015

CPC Code(s): F16L3/015



Abstract: an apparatus for folding a tube includes a fixed mount fixedly installed in a facility, a first connection member installed on the fixed mount, a folding unit connected to the first connection member and expanding or compressing a tube folded and spirally wound, a second connection member disposed on a side opposite to a portion to which the first connection member is connected, and connected to the folding unit, and a chemical liquid container to which the second connection member is connected. the folding unit includes a plurality of link members for connection rotatably installed on the first connection member and the second connection member and a plurality of foldable link members sequentially connected and folded from the plurality of link members for connection.


20240401737. DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sanggoo LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunggi KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Bongjoo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seunggu Jung of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F16M11/12, F16M11/04

CPC Code(s): F16M11/125



Abstract: a display apparatus including a display; a support arm coupled to a rear of the display to support the display such that the display is rotatable with respect to the support arm, and including a link member configured to move forward and rearward based on the display being rotated with respect to the support arm; and a support stand configured to support the support arm such that the support arm is movable along a vertical direction, and including a cylinder operable to provide a driving force to move the support arm upward along the vertical direction, wherein, when the display is rotated with respect to the support arm, the link member moves rearward, which thereby causes the cylinder to be operated to provide the driving force to move the support arm upward along the vertical direction, and thereby move the display upward along the vertical direction.


20240401820. AIR CONDITIONER_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seonuk NA of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyunghoon Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunggoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunah Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyeongjoon Seo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kisup Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F24F1/028, F24F7/013, F24F11/00, F24F11/77, F24F12/00, F24F110/40

CPC Code(s): F24F1/028



Abstract: an air conditioner includes: a housing, an indoor air inlet configured to draw in indoor air, and an outlet to discharge air introduced into the outdoor air inlet and the indoor air inlet; a blower fan to generate an air flow; a total heat exchanger in the housing and to exchange heat; a compressor in the housing and to compress a refrigerant; a condenser to condense the refrigerant as compressed by the compressor; an expansion device to expand the refrigerant as condensed in the condenser; and an evaporator to evaporate the refrigerant as discharged from the expansion device, wherein the outlet includes: a first outlet to discharge the outdoor air, which passes through the total heat exchanger and the evaporator, into an indoors; and a second outlet to discharge the indoor air, which passes through the condenser, to the outdoors.


20240401855. HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Taeil KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sukho LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Min CHANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangyoon HAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F25B41/31, F25B13/00

CPC Code(s): F25B41/31



Abstract: a heat pump system according to an aspect of the disclosure may comprise: a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant; a water heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the compressed refrigerant and introduced water; an expansion valve configured to expand the refrigerant condensed in the water heat exchanger; an outdoor heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant expanded by the expansion valve and outdoor air; a high-tension pressure sensor configured to detect the temperature of the refrigerant to be condensed in the water heat exchanger; a discharged water temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of water on which heat exchange has been performed in the water heat exchanger; and a control unit including a controller comprising circuitry configured to: determine a target condensation temperature of the refrigerant based on a detection result of the discharged water temperature sensor, compare the target condensation temperature with the current condensation temperature detected by the high-tension pressure sensor, and control the degree of opening of the expansion valve based on the comparison result.


20240401869. REFRIGERATOR HAVING DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Manabu KIKUCHI of Yokohama-shi (JP) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jun YAMASHITA of Yokohama-shi (JP) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F25D23/02, E05D7/04

CPC Code(s): F25D23/028



Abstract: the disclosed refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door to open/close an opening of the cabinet. the door is rotatably supported by a hinge. a door position adjustment device is provided between the door and the hinge. the door position adjustment device adjusts steplessly at least the position of the door in a vertical direction. the door position adjustment device includes a vertical adjustment screw. the vertical adjustment screw includes a threaded portion. the vertical adjustment screw is provided between the door and the hinge and adjusts the position of the door in the vertical direction by a tightening amount and a loosening amount in the vertical direction.


20240402248. MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PADS AND METHOD OF DETECTING CRACK OF PADS THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Dojong CHUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jungwook KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minsu PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ji-Suk KWON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seokjae LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G01R31/317, H01L21/66

CPC Code(s): G01R31/31725



Abstract: disclosed is a memory device. the memory device includes a memory cell array; a first pad configured to receive a command from an external device; a second pad configured to exchange data with the external device; a third pad; test logic configured to generate a test pulse signal based on a test command received through the first pad; and a crack detection structure formed below the third pad and configured to include lines connected in series from the test logic to the second pad. a crack occurring in the third pad is detected based on a delay of a delay pulse signal changed when the test pulse signal passes through the crack detection structure.


20240402281. NR POSITIONING ENHANCEMENT FOR TIMING AND ANGLE BASED METHODS AND RESOURCE AGGREGATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yuhan Zhou of San Diego CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Philippe Sartori of Naperville CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jung Hyun Bae of San Diego CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G01S5/02

CPC Code(s): G01S5/0244



Abstract: a method may include generating a receive timing error group (rx teg) based on a time delay of a receive (rx) signal, wherein the time delay is a time measured from an arrival of the rx signal at a rx antenna to a time of the rx signal being digitized and time-stamped at a baseband processor of a user equipment (ue), determining a timing error group (teg) index corresponding to the generated rx teg, determining a positioning measurement associated with the rx antenna used to generate the rx teg, and reporting the positioning measurement associated with the rx teg index.


20240402469. LENS ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jungpa SEO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Juhwa SON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeongyeol LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungwook CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Haneung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kihuk LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G02B13/00, G02B9/64

CPC Code(s): G02B13/0045



Abstract: a lens assembly includes at least seven lenses including a first lens including a convex object-side surface having a positive refractive power, a second lens having a negative refractive power, a third lens including an object-side surface having a maximum absolute value of a sweep angle of 10 degrees or less, a fifth lens including at least one of an object-side surface or an image sensor-side surface having a maximum absolute value of a sweep angle 45 degrees or more, a sixth lens including at least one of an object-side surface or an image sensor-side surface that has a maximum absolute value of a sweep angle of 45 degrees or more, a seventh lens having a negative refractive power and including an aspheric and convex object-side surface having at least one inflection point, and an aspheric and concave image sensor-side surface having at least one inflection point.


20240402534. DISPLAY APPARATUS AND LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Chunsoon PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungyeol KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyehoon LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G02F1/1335, G02F1/13357

CPC Code(s): G02F1/133607



Abstract: a light source device comprises a diffuser plate and a light source module disposed behind the diffuser plate. the light source module includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the substrate, and a plurality of reflective layers each provided on a front surface of the plurality of light emitting diodes. when a distance between the centers of each of the plurality of light emitting diodes is referred to as a pitch, and a distance between the diffuser plate and the substrate is referred to as an optical distance, a ratio of the pitch to the optical distance satisfies the following expression: 2.5≤pitch/optical distance≤4.5.


20240402587. METHOD FOR FABRICATING MASK, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Joong Un Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byung Jun Kang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Bong Keun Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yong-Ah Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyung Joo Youn of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G03F1/36, H01L21/027, H01L29/06, H01L29/423, H01L29/775, H01L29/788

CPC Code(s): G03F1/36



Abstract: a method for fabricating a mask for manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. the method includes generating a first target pattern including a step portion having an inner corner and an outer corner that are spaced apart in a vertical direction; generating a second target pattern from the first target pattern; performing optical proximity correction on the second target pattern to generate a final pattern; and fabricating the mask using the final pattern. generating the second target pattern includes forming a recess extending inwardly and in a diagonal direction relative to the inner corner of the step portion; and forming a protrusion protruding outwardly and in the diagonal direction relative to the outer corner of the step portion.


20240402588. METHOD FOR FABRICATING MASK, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Young-Ah KIM of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byung Jun KANG of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Bong Keun KIM of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joong Un PARK of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyung Joo YOUN of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jae Young CHOI of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G03F1/36, H01L21/027, H01L29/423, H01L29/66

CPC Code(s): G03F1/36



Abstract: a method for fabricating mask is provided. the method includes generating a second target pattern from a first target pattern, where the first target pattern includes first straight edges, and the second target pattern includes second straight edges and curved edges. optical proximity correction is performed on the second target pattern to generating a mask pattern. the mask is fabricated using the mask pattern. generating the second target pattern includes changing corner portions of the first target pattern into a curve to generate the curved edges.


20240402619. METHOD FOR GENERATING LEARNING MODEL FOR PREDICTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURE AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Minkyu KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., QHwan KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ami MA of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunghee LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyu-Baik CHANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaehoon JEONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wanju CHO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hanlim CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G03F7/00

CPC Code(s): G03F7/706841



Abstract: an apparatus for predicting a structure of a semiconductor device, the apparatus includes: at least one processor; a storage configured to store a learned model configured to predict the structure of the semiconductor device; and a memory configured to store at least one code, and at least one processor operatively connected to the memory and configured to execute the at least one code to: input non-destructive metrology data measured from the semiconductor device into the learned model, and predict the structure of the semiconductor device, based on the learned model, wherein the learned model is trained with training data including first data which is non-destructive metrology data and second data which is structural metrology data as reference data of the first data, and wherein the training data is refined based on a similarity of the training data in a space having a first axis corresponding to the first data and a second axis corresponding to the second data as reference axes.


20240402657. WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Junghyun KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G04G21/02, G06F1/16, G06V40/13

CPC Code(s): G04G21/025



Abstract: an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include: a housing including an opening formed through a first surface of the housing, and a fingerprint sensor assembly coupled so that at least a part of the fingerprint sensor assembly is disposed to pass through the opening, wherein the fingerprint sensor assembly includes: a fingerprint sensor, a conductive waterproof film attached to one surface of the fingerprint sensor, and a first printed circuit board at least partially attached to one surface of the conductive waterproof film, the opening includes a first space exposed to the outside of the electronic device and having a first size, and a second space extending from the first space in an inner direction of the electronic device and having a second size smaller than the first size, and the fingerprint sensor assembly is positioned within the first space.


20240402707. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Dongnam BYUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyewon Kim of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Haedong Yeo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G05D1/00, G06F18/22, G06V10/44, G06V10/764, G06V10/82, G06V20/10, G06V20/58

CPC Code(s): G05D1/0221



Abstract: provided is an electronic apparatus, including: a sensor; a camera; a storage configured to store first and second artificial intelligence models; a first processor; and a second processor. the second processor is configured to: input an image obtained through the camera to the first artificial intelligence model and identify the object of the first type in the image, and input the image obtained through the camera to the second artificial intelligence model and identify the object of the second type, at least a part of which is not viewable in the image. the first processor is configured to: determine a distance between the object of the first type and the object of the second type based on sensing data received from the sensor; and control the electronic apparatus to travel based on the determined distance.


20240402741. REGULATOR AND POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Gi-Young YOO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G05F1/565

CPC Code(s): G05F1/565



Abstract: a regulator includes a reference voltage generation circuit generating a second reference voltage varied from a first reference voltage according to a dynamic control signal, an error amplifier configured to generate an error voltage based on the second reference voltage and a regulation voltage at an output node, a power transistor including a gate terminal connected to the error amplifier and receiving an input voltage to output the regulation voltage to the output node based on the error voltage, a dynamic voltage scaling (dvs) circuit connected to the reference voltage generation circuit and the output node and dropping the regulation voltage to the second reference voltage, and a control circuit receiving a power-off signal from a processor and turning off the power transistor when the regulation voltage drops to the second reference voltage by the dvs circuit.


20240402785. ELECTRONIC DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyunseok Nam of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunwook Song of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F1/3203, H02H5/04, H02H7/12, H02M3/156

CPC Code(s): G06F1/3203



Abstract: an example electronic device includes a power management circuit (pmic), a plurality of voltage devices, and a time division sensing circuit. the pmic includes a plurality of direct current (dc)-dc converters that generate a plurality of power supply voltages, respectively, based on a battery voltage. the voltage devices are distributed in the pmic, and generate a plurality of temperature voltages that are inversely proportional to an ambient temperature. the time division sensing circuit converts the temperature voltages to sensed voltages, generates a decision signal indicating that at least one of the plurality of sensed voltages is equal to or smaller than a reference voltage based on a result of comparing each of the sensed voltages with the reference voltage by a time division scheme during a sensing period, and provides the decision signal to the pmic. the pmic performs a thermal shutdown on at least one of the dc-dc converters.


20240402866. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING APPLICATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Young-jin KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sung-hee KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seung-woon LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kang-tae KIM of Seongnam-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Tae-soo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jung-hwan CHOI of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/0481, G06F3/0482, G06F3/04842, G06F3/04845, G06F3/0488, G06F3/04883, G06F3/04886, G06F3/14, G06F9/451, G09G5/14

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0481



Abstract: a method of displaying an application is provided. the method includes displaying an execution screen of a first application on a first area when the first application is executed, displaying the execution screen of the first application on a second area instead of on the first area when a second application is executed while the first application is executed, and displaying an execution screen of a second application on the first area.


20240402924. SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CACHE CONFIGURATION BASED ON STORAGE PLACEMENT_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Zongwang LI of Dublin CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Tong ZHANG of Mountain View CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rekha PITCHUMANI of Oak Hill VA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0631



Abstract: a device may include a first memory media, a second memory media, and at least one control circuit configured to receive placement information for data, store, in a portion of the first memory media, based on the placement information, the data, and store, in a portion of the second memory media, based on the placement information, the data. the at least one control circuit may be configured to receive a request to access, from the portion of the first memory media, the data, and access, based on the request, from the portion of the second memory media, the data. the at least one control circuit may be configured to modify, based on an allocation status, the portion of the first memory media to an available state.


20240402939. METHOD AND A HOST DEVICE FOR ACCESSING DATA FROM A DATA STORAGE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Rowen Alphonso PEREIRA of KARNATA (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Deepak Kumar PATTNAIK of KARNATAKA (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kumar ABHINAV of KARNATAKA (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0656



Abstract: a method of accessing data from a data storage device includes transmitting a request including a first part to the data storage device, based on availability of memory in host device. the first part includes data access information and one or more parameters for accessing data from data storage device. the method further includes receiving a first notification from the data storage device, indicating a transfer of the data to a storage buffer associated with the data storage device. the method further includes accessing the data from the data storage device by transmitting second part of request to the data storage device. the second part includes buffer information associated with a host buffer of host device. the data is transferred by the data storage device from the storage buffer to the host buffer of host device using buffer information.


20240402940. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING DYNAMIC HOST MEMORY BUFFER (HMB) MANAGEMENT IN PCIe BASED DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Suresh VISHNOI of Bengaluru (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Manoj Kumar TANGELLA of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rakesh BALAKRISHNAN of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Pradeep Sagar RAMACHANDRA of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0656



Abstract: there is provided a method and a controller for performing dynamic host memory buffer (hmb) management in peripheral component interconnect express (pcie) based devices. the controller estimates a potential memory requirement for one or more memory intensive operations to be performed by the pcie based device, transmits a first request to a host device associated with the pcie based device, the first request indicating the potential memory requirement from host memory buffer (hmb) of the host device, receives a plurality of memory allocation slots from the host device based on the first request, transmits a second request comprising hmb information related to current memory requirement based on the plurality of memory allocation slots to the host device and initializes memory of the hmb allocated to the controller based on the second request, for performing the at least one of the one or more memory intensive operations.


20240402941. MEMORY DEVICE, MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE MEMORY DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jaehun Jang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sumin Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jiwon Seo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Mankeun Seo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hongrak Son of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dongmin Shin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0656



Abstract: a memory device includes first and second memory cell arrays each including a plurality of memory cells, a page buffer circuit configured to read first soft decision data including a plurality of sub-segments from the first memory cell array, and a compression circuit configured to perform a first compression operation of generating a first compression segment including a number of position values less than or equal to a first reference number, on each of a plurality of partial segments included in one of the plurality of sub-segments and sequentially perform a plurality of compression operations, which is subsequent to the first compression operation, of generating a next compression segment including a number of position values, which are less than or equal to a reference number corresponding to each compression operation, of position values included in two or more previous compression segments in each compression operation.


20240402945. STORAGE DEVICE AND PREFETCH METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Daejin JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yonghwan SONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeong-Woo PARK of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0659



Abstract: a storage device may include a non-volatile memory configured to store one file as a plurality of file fragments, and a storage controller configured to receive a read command with respect to the plurality of file fragments from a host through ufs protocol information unit (upiu), and perform prefetching on the plurality of file fragments based on file fragmentation information included in an extra header segment (ehs) field of the upiu.


20240402970. DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Donguk KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yongwoo Shin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sehyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jongin Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Donghwa Jeong of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yeonwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/14, G06F3/0482, H04B7/15

CPC Code(s): G06F3/14



Abstract: a display apparatus may include: a communication interface including a first communication interface and a second communication interface; at least one memory storing at least one instruction; and at least one processor configured to execute the at least one instruction to cause the display apparatus to: control the first communication interface to connect the display apparatus to a control device for providing a control signal; control the second communication interface to connect the display apparatus to a source device; control the first communication interface to receive the control signal from the control device; and control the display apparatus using the control signal or control the second communication interface to relay the control signal to the source device to allow a content application being executed in the source device to be controlled based on the control signal.


20240403116. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZING AUGMENTED REALITY SERVICE PERFORMANCE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Joongseob KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jongheun YOO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F9/48

CPC Code(s): G06F9/4881



Abstract: an electronic device according to various embodiments may comprise: a communication module comprising communication circuitry and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, wherein at least one processor, individually and/or collectively, is configured to: based on making a connection to an augmented reality (ar) device through the communication module to provide an augmented reality service, receive a basic performance preset including configuration parameters related to ar tasks and a load balancing policy between devices; perform load balancing between devices so that the ar device and the electronic device distribute and process the ar tasks according to a processing subject of each ar task based on the basic performance preset; based on a change condition for load balancing between devices occurring in at least one of the ar tasks being processed in the ar device, reconfigure a first ar task, for which the change condition has occurred, among the ar tasks being processed in the ar device, so that the first ar task is switched and processed in the electronic device; and receive data related to the first ar task from the ar device and process the data.


20240403241. SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CACHE OPERATION IN STORAGE DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Zongwang LI of Dublin CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Tong ZHANG of Mountain View CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rekha PITCHUMANI of Oak Hill VA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F13/16, G06F13/18

CPC Code(s): G06F13/1673



Abstract: a device may include a storage medium, a cache medium, a buffer medium, and at least one control circuit configured to perform one or more operations including receiving a first request to access the storage medium, accessing, based on the first request, the cache medium, copying, from a portion of the storage medium to the buffer medium, data, modifying, based on the copying, an availability of the at least a portion of the storage medium, receiving a second request to access the storage medium, and accessing, based on the second request, the buffer medium. the one or more operations may include determining a location of data associated with the second request, and accessing, based on the determining, the buffer medium. the one or more operations may include receiving information about a location of data associated with the second request, and accessing, based on the information, the buffer medium.


20240403246. SHARED SLAVE ACCESS CONTROLLER, ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Dongsik Cho of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F13/20

CPC Code(s): G06F13/20



Abstract: an electronic device is provided. the electronic device includes: a plurality of master devices; and a shared subsystem including: a system bus connected to the plurality of master devices; a shared slave device; and a shared slave access controller connected to the system bus, and configured to determine a master identification number corresponding to an access request received from a first master device of the plurality of master devices, determine whether or not to permit the first master device to access the shared slave device during an access window of the shared slave device based on the master identification number, and control access authority of the first master device during the access window.


20240403265. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SEARCH FUNCTION IN TOUCH-SENSITIVE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sehwan PARK of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F16/14, G06F3/023, G06F3/04817, G06F3/04886, G06F16/242

CPC Code(s): G06F16/14



Abstract: a method and an apparatus are provided for executing applications. based on a first user input, a first window including number keys is displayed. based on a second user input selecting a key, a second window is displayed including a list of applications. based on an application being selected, the selected application is mapped to the selected key and an icon image corresponding to the selected application is displayed in the selected key. after the selected application is mapped, a third user input is received corresponding to the selected key. in response to the third user input, a first function is performed associated with the selected application based on a duration of the third user input being longer than a threshold duration. the first function is different from a function associated with another application mapped to another number key of the plurality of number keys.


20240403490. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING SECRECY SETTINGS ON A USER DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ajay SHARMA of Kurukshetra (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Arihant JAIN of Noida (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Prakhar SHRIVASTAV of Kanpur (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rahul YADAV of Alwar (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Vipul GUPTA of Hisar (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06F21/62, G06F11/34

CPC Code(s): G06F21/6263



Abstract: a method of applying secrecy settings on a user device is provided. the method includes monitoring, by the user device, user activity data based on usage of one or more applications of the user device, determining, by the user device, whether a user is exhibiting a secretive behavior based on the user activity data and historical behavior of the user, extracting, by the user device, contextual information from other applications, determining, by the user device, whether the contextual information is related to the user activity data, processing, by the user device based on the secretive behavior, the contextual information to provide at least one data stream and at least one attribute associated with the contextual information, determining, by the user device, a predefined secrecy type based on an analysis of the at least one data stream and the at least one attribute, and applying, by the user device, secrecy settings on the user device based on the predefined secrecy type.


20240404004. DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Bongjoe KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sanghun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T3/4046, G06T3/4053, G06T7/00, G06V10/762, G06V10/764, G06V10/774, G06V10/776, G06V10/82

CPC Code(s): G06T3/4046



Abstract: a display apparatus, includes: a memory configured to store at least one instruction; and one or more processors configured to execute the at least one instruction to cause the display apparatus to: obtain weight value information for clusters classified according to picture quality by inputting an input image in a prediction neural network model; obtain an adaptive neural network model by respectively applying the weight value information to neural network models corresponding to the clusters; and obtain an output image with improved picture quality by inputting the input image in the adaptive neural network model, wherein the prediction neural network model is a model trained to output probability values for the clusters based on loss information for output images obtained by inputting learning images into the neural network models.


20240404010. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Praful MATHUR of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Siddhant KHANDELWAL of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Mrinmoy SEN of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sai Pradyumna CHERMALA of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Nazrinbanu Nurmohammad NAGORI of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Venkat Ramana PEDDIGARI of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Darshana Venkatesh MURTHY of Bengaluru (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Moonhwan JEONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T5/20, G06T5/50, G06T7/11, G06T7/136, G06V20/70

CPC Code(s): G06T5/20



Abstract: a method for generating one or more artifact images is disclosed. the method includes obtaining one or more artifact free images and one or more artifacts represented by one or more artifact masks; obtaining a region of interest (roi) mask identifying one or more rois in the one or more artifact free images; generating one or more transformed artifact masks by applying at least one localization parameter amongst a plurality of localization parameters to the one or more artifact masks; generating one or more localized artifact masks by placing the one or more transformed artifact masks on the roi mask; and generating one or more artifact images by combining the one or more artifact free images and the one or more localized artifact masks.


20240404015. METHOD EXECUTED BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jianxing ZHANG of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Zikun LIU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Zheng XIE of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Juan LEI of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yuanyang XUE of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyungju CHUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T5/60, G06T5/77, G06T7/00, G06V10/54, G06V10/60

CPC Code(s): G06T5/60



Abstract: a method performed by an electronic device and an electronic device are provided. the method includes acquiring a first image, determining restoration style information of the first image, and restoring the first image based on the restoration style information by using an artificial intelligence (ai) network to obtain a restored image.


20240404029. LOCALLY-ADAPTIVE MULTI-SCALE IMAGE ENHANCEMENT_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Zeeshan Nadir of Allen TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hamid Rahim Sheikh of Allen TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., John William Glotzbach of Allen TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T5/92, G06T3/40, G06T5/40, G06T5/50, G06T11/00, G06V10/54

CPC Code(s): G06T5/92



Abstract: a method includes downsampling an input frame and performing global contrast enhancement of the input frame based on the downsampled input frame to generate a globally contrast-enhanced frame. the method also includes generating texture maps at different scale resolutions based on the downsampled input frame. the method further includes generating clipped histograms at the different scale resolutions based on the downsampled input frame. the method also includes generating lookup tables (luts) at the different scale resolutions based on the texture maps and the clipped histograms. the method further includes applying the luts at the different scale resolutions to the input frame in order to generate locally contrast-enhanced frames. in addition, the method includes blending the locally contrast-enhanced frames and the globally contrast-enhanced frame to generate an output frame.


20240404126. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR GENERATING USER-PREFERRED CONTENT, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jaesung PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jiman KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seongwoon JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T11/00, G06F3/16, G06V10/46, G06V10/82

CPC Code(s): G06T11/001



Abstract: provided are an electronic device for generating user-preferred content, and an operating method of the electronic device. the operating method may include: obtaining first content including at least one of an image or audio; detecting at least one feature to be used to change a style of content, by applying the first content to a feature detection model; generating second content including an image-audio pair by applying the first content and the at least one feature of the first content to a neural style transfer model, wherein the neural style transfer model is trained to determine an image or audio to be included in the second content, and generate the second content by changing a style of the first content; and outputting the second content.


20240404162. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN ANIMATION FROM A STATIC IMAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kapil SACHDEVA of Noida (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Neha AGARWAL of Noida (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T13/40, G06T19/00

CPC Code(s): G06T13/40



Abstract: a method and a system for generation of an animation from a static image are provided. the system includes a scene and context analysis module which is configured to analyze the static image to determine a scene category, a plurality of objects, and a plurality of scene attributes. the scene and context analysis module is further configured to identify a user context. the system further includes an object correlator of an animation selection module which is configured to determine correlation among the plurality of objects based on the plurality of scene attributes. further, a movement area identifier of the animation selection module is configured to analyze a movement area of the plurality of objects based on the correlation, the plurality of scene attributes and the scene category. an object prioritizer of the animation selection module is configured to prioritize at least one of the objects of the plurality of objects.


20240404221. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING AUGMENTED REALITY IMAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Byeongwook YOO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seyoung LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Insun HAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06T19/00, G06F3/01

CPC Code(s): G06T19/006



Abstract: a method is performed by an augmented reality (ar) device. the method includes identifying a device of interest; determining whether to display information about the device of interest and displaying an ar image corresponding to the information about the device of interest.


20240404287. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERVICE CORRESPONDING TO SELECTION OF OBJECT IN IMAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sihyoung LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyungjae LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Daehee KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehwa HONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06V20/50, G06Q30/0601

CPC Code(s): G06V20/50



Abstract: an electronic device and a method for providing a service corresponding to the selection of an object in an image are provided. the electronic device includes a camera, a display, a memory, and a processor operationally connected to the camera, the display, and the memory, wherein the processor can be configured to detect a plurality of object regions included in an image acquired using the camera, remove object regions having a size exceeding a threshold range from among the detected plurality of object regions, calculate the importance of objects within the threshold range, select a number of main objects that is no greater than the number of objects allowed by the electronic device, select auxiliary objects spatially related to the selected main objects, recognize the main objects and the auxiliary objects, recognize service attributes provided by the recognized main objects and auxiliary objects, determine services provided by the main objects and the auxiliary objects, and display the determined services on the display.


20240404306. MOVING TEXT REGION DETECTION FOR BROKEN TEXT RECOVERY_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Zhong Li of Aliso Viejo CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yoon kyung Kim of Lake Forest CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hunsop Hong of Irvine CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seongnam Oh of Irvine CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06V30/19, G06V10/25, G06V10/82, G06V30/14, G06V30/148, G06V30/18, G06V30/26

CPC Code(s): G06V30/19173



Abstract: one embodiment provides a method comprising receiving content for presentation on a display, and obtaining one or more sample frames of the content. the method further comprises generating a set of features based on one or more horizontal edge signals and one or more vertical edge signals of the one or more sample frames. the method further comprises utilizing a classification model to detect, based on the set of features, a region of interest of moving text in the one or more sample frames.


20240404313. AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Eunjeong GO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehyuk KWON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seowon JI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06V40/10, G06F3/01, G06V10/26, G06V20/20

CPC Code(s): G06V40/11



Abstract: a method for operating an augmented reality (ar) device includes identifying a first object from an image of the first object obtained through a camera, identifying a grip position at which a user grips the first object, and performing an operation based on the grip position.


20240404448. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SCREEN BURN-IN ON DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Minseung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangheon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hanyuool KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yeunwook LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G09G3/20, G06T11/00

CPC Code(s): G09G3/2007



Abstract: various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and a method for preventing/reducing or avoiding screen burn-in on a display. according to an embodiment, the electronic device may comprise: a housing, a display, a memory, and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the display and the memory. the electronic device may be configured to: set at least one content to be displayed in a first area of the display based on a cover mounted on a part of the housing being closed; generate an image to prevent or reduce burn-in occurring in the first area; correct at least one set content by applying the generated image; based on identifying that the cover is closed, control the display to display the at least one corrected content in the first area and a part of a boundary area of the first area. the first area may be a partial area of the display that is visible without being covered by the cover when the cover is closed.


20240404455. DISPLAY DRIVING CIRCUIT, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND DISPLAY SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hongki KWON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taewoo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinyong PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunwook LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hojun CHUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G09G3/32, G06F3/01

CPC Code(s): G09G3/32



Abstract: a display device including a host interface circuit configured to receive first frame data through a first signal channel and second frame data through a second signal channel, a pixel array including a plurality of pixels, and a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of source lines connected to the plurality of pixels, and an image processing circuit configured to process the first frame data and the second frame data such that the pixel array displays one image including a first area rendered with a first quality and a second area rendered with a second quality that is different from the first quality during one frame period.


20240404523. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND VOICE RECOGNITION METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jae-hyun BAE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G10L15/22, G10L15/08, G10L15/26, G10L15/32

CPC Code(s): G10L15/22



Abstract: an electronic device is disclosed. the electronic device comprises: a voice reception unit for receiving user's voice; a storage unit for storing a first speech recognition module for recognizing user's voice and a second speech recognition module for recognizing only predetermined voice in the user's voice; and a processor for performing speech recognition of only a part of the user's voice through the first speech recognition module, when a result of speech recognition through the second speech recognition module shows that the user's voice includes the predetermined voice.


20240404561. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING EDITED VIDEO_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Bohee LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Euihwa NOH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jiyoon PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaehee JEON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11B27/036, G06F3/04847, G06F16/783, G11B27/034, G11B27/10

CPC Code(s): G11B27/036



Abstract: an electronic device may include a touchscreen display, and a processor, wherein the processor may be configured to receive a first input to select a plurality of videos generated from at least two difference sources, perform video synchronization so that timelines of the plurality of selected videos coincide, extract segmental clips selected in each section from the respective videos, based on a main subject selected by analyzing the plurality of videos, adjust different segmental clips so that subjects included in the different segmental clips are synchronized based on a segmental clip in a first section, automatically generate a cross-edited video by joining segmental clips of respective sections in which the subjects are synchronized, and display the cross-edited video on the touchscreen display


20240404570. MEMORY SYSTEM PERFORMING HIERARCHICAL DUTY CYCLE ADJUSTER TRAINING AND DUTY CYCLE ADJUSTER TRAINING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ki-Seok PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Do-Han KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minsu BAE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chang-Hyun BAE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Young-Hoon SON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hye-Seung YU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yoenhwa LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Daihyun LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Insu CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kideok HAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C7/22, G11C7/10

CPC Code(s): G11C7/222



Abstract: a method of training a memory device is provided. in first to third dca training steps, a score for each of first to third dca code combinations is calculated based on an eye window size of a data signal, and in response to a tie occurring among scores, a dca code combination is selected based on the sum of an even-eye window minimum value and an odd-eye window minimum value of the data signal.


20240404572. APPARATUS, MEMORY CONTROLLER, MEMORY DEVICE, MEMORY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CLOCK SWITCHING AND LOW POWER CONSUMPTION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyungjin Kim of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jungsik Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Soongmann Shin of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C7/22, G11C7/10, G11C8/18

CPC Code(s): G11C7/222



Abstract: in an apparatus, a memory controller, a memory device, and a method for switching frequencies of clock signals to reduce power consumption, when the memory device performs an internal operation according to a command of the memory controller, a frequency of a clock signal of the memory controller is changed. the memory controller switches the frequency of the clock signal to a low frequency according to assertion of a status signal that indicates a busy operation status of the memory device according to the command, and switches the frequency of the clock signal to a high frequency according to de-assertion of the status signal that indicates a ready operation status of the memory device.


20240404579. MEMORY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DECODING ADDRESSES THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seungki Hong of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sanghak Shin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C11/408, G11C11/4074

CPC Code(s): G11C11/4087



Abstract: a memory device, which may include: a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cell groups; an intermediate block configured to decode a row address, and configured to output an active block flag and a decoded row address; and a row decoder configured to select a wordline of a plurality of wordlines connected to the memory cell array based on the active block flag and the decoded row address. the row decoder may be configured to convert a portion of the row decoder from an inactive state to an active state to activate a selected memory cell group from among the plurality of memory cell groups based on a received active request, the selected memory group corresponding to the active block flag, and the row decoder may be configured to select the wordline connected to the selected memory cell group based on the decoded row address.


20240404584. MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ki-Heung Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taeyoung Oh of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jongcheol Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyung-Ho Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyongryol Hwang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C11/4096, G11C11/4076, G11C11/4093

CPC Code(s): G11C11/4096



Abstract: an example memory device includes a memory cell array, a row hammer management circuit, and a read-modify-write (rmw) driver. the memory cell array includes a plurality of memory cell rows and stores count data for a number of accesses to each memory cell row. the row hammer management circuit performs an rmw operation that reads out count data corresponding to a target memory cell row among the memory cell rows, updates the read-out count data, and writes the updated count data in the memory cell array. the rmw driver generates control signals to control the rmw operation based on a precharge command. the target memory cell row is precharged after a predetermined time is elapsed from a time point where the precharge command is applied.


20240404586. VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ki-Heung Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taeyoung Oh of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyongryol Hwang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C11/4097, G11C11/408, G11C11/4091

CPC Code(s): G11C11/4097



Abstract: a memory device includes a bank connected to a plurality of wordlines, a first global input and output (gio) line, and a second gio line formed to have a larger length than the first gio line in a column direction. one of the first gio line and the second gio line may be allocated for metadata.


20240404597. MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING READ OFFSET COMPENSATOR AND OFFSET REFERENCE RESISTANCE COMPENSATION METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Gyuseong KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G11C13/00, G11C29/52

CPC Code(s): G11C13/0064



Abstract: a memory device includes a memory cell array including memory cells, a row decoder, a column decoder, a sense amplifier that reads data stored in a memory cell by detecting a difference between a source line voltage and a reference voltage during a read operation, and a control logic including a read offset compensator that receives output data from the sense amplifier and performs an offset reference resistance compensation operation. the read offset compensator compares a number of error bits of the output data with a threshold value, performs the offset reference resistance compensation operation based on a result of the comparison, calculates a local resistance for compensating an offset reference resistance for the sense amplifier during the offset reference resistance compensation operation, and adjusts a reference resistance for the sense amplifier based on the local resistance during the read operation.


20240404727. FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sumin KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joonmok HAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01B7/08

CPC Code(s): H01B7/0861



Abstract: a flexible flat cable includes a base film extending in a first direction and having a first length, a conductive wire portion on a first surface of the base film and extending in the first direction, a cover film on the conductive wire portion, extending in the first direction and exposing a part of the conductive wire portion, the cover film having a second length which is less than the first length and a first conductive tape comprising a first tape area on a surface of the cover film and extending in the first direction and a second tape area folded at a certain angle from the first tape area and having a third length.


20240404854. SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jaeho Jung of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yuyeon Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Siyeong Yang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L21/673, H01L21/67

CPC Code(s): H01L21/67313



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to substrate processing apparatuses and substrate processing methods. an example substrate processing apparatus comprises an outer chamber that provides an internal space, a process tube in the outer chamber, a heater between the outer chamber and the process tube, and a boat inserted into the process tube. the boat includes a plurality of substrate support devices that are vertically stacked. each substrate support device of the plurality of substrate support devices includes a support member that supports a substrate, a lower electrode below the support member, and an upper electrode above the support member and spaced apart from the support member.


20240404855. MODULE TRAY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Taegeon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L21/673

CPC Code(s): H01L21/67333



Abstract: a module tray for a semiconductor device includes a case body defining at least one cavity therein to accommodate a semiconductor substrate on a bottom surface of the cavity. the case body defining first and second inner walls of the at least one cavity extending parallel to each other in a first horizontal direction and having first and second end portions, third and fourth inner walls of the at least one cavity extending parallel to each other in a second horizontal direction orthogonal to the first horizontal direction and having third and fourth end portions, and first to fourth guide grooves of the at least one cavity respectively extending to connect the first to fourth end portions to each other, the first to fourth guide grooves having a concave shape to be spaced apart from corner portions of the semiconductor substrate that is accommodated into the cavity.


20240404856. MODULE TRAY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Taegeon Kim of SUWON-SI (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L21/673

CPC Code(s): H01L21/67333



Abstract: a module tray for a semiconductor device includes a base plate, and first and second sidewalls extending in a vertical direction on the base plate to define an accommodating space in which a semiconductor substrate is accommodated. the first and second sidewalls include first and second support portions and first and second fastening grooves respectively. the first and second support portions have seating surfaces for supporting a lower surface of the semiconductor substrate in the accommodating space. the first and second fastening grooves respectively extend along the seating surfaces and are configured to temporarily fix the semiconductor substrate through predetermined shapes that correspond to both side portions of the semiconductor substrate.


20240404863. METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kwang Yong YU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Woo Jeong SHIN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Il Hwan KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chang Min PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hee Sun JUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L21/683, H01L21/56, H01L21/768, H01L23/522

CPC Code(s): H01L21/6835



Abstract: a method for fabricating a semiconductor device may include forming a first substrate including a first surface and a second surface, which may be opposite each other, forming a first semiconductor element on the first surface, adhering the first substrate onto a second substrate so that an upper surface of the second substrate faces the first surface of the first substrate, removing an edge region of the first substrate, forming a passivation layer surrounding first sides of the first substrate, and forming a second semiconductor element on the second surface of the first substrate. the passivation layer may not be formed on the second surface of the first substrate.


20240404918. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Joong Suk OH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ho Young KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ki Ho BAE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/48, H01L21/762, H01L29/06

CPC Code(s): H01L23/481



Abstract: there is provided a semiconductor device in which thickness variation of a substrate is precisely controlled. the semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising cell regions, a dummy region between the cell regions, an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface in a first direction, an active pattern disposed on the upper surface of the substrate, the active pattern comprising a lower pattern extending in a second direction crossing the first direction and a plurality of sheet patterns spaced apart in the first direction from each other, the plurality of sheet patterns being disposed in the cell region, a source/drain pattern disposed between the gate structures adjacent to each other, and a buried insulating pattern penetrating the substrate and the lower pattern in the dummy region.


20240404921. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Choongbin Yim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chengtar Wu of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/482, H01L23/00, H01L23/498, H01L25/065

CPC Code(s): H01L23/4821



Abstract: a semiconductor package includes: a redistribution layer structure; first semiconductor and second dies on the redistribution, the second semiconductor die positioned next to the first semiconductor die; core balls positioned on the redistribution structure and next to the first semiconductor chip die; a bridge die configured to electrically connect the first and second semiconductor dies to each other on the first and second semiconductor dies; a substrate including an upper plate portion and a sidewall portion, the upper plate portion and the sidewall portion defining a cavity, the upper plate portion positioned on the bridge die, the side wall portion positioned on the core balls, the bridge die positioned within the cavity; and a molding material configured to mold the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the core balls, and the bridge die between the redistribution layer structure and the substrate.


20240404931. METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyejin LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jihye SHIN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kihyun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/498, H01L21/027, H01L21/311, H01L23/00, H01L25/065, H10B80/00

CPC Code(s): H01L23/49822



Abstract: a method includes: forming a first photoresist layer on a first insulating layer; forming a first photoresist pattern having first opening patterns using a first exposure mask; etching the first insulating layer using the first photoresist pattern to form first via holes; removing the first photoresist pattern; forming a second photoresist layer on the first insulating layer; forming a second photoresist pattern having second opening patterns using a second exposure mask; etching the first insulating layer using the second photoresist pattern to form second via holes; removing the first photoresist pattern; forming a redistribution wiring layer on the first insulating layer, the redistribution wiring layer having first redistribution wirings connected to first bonding pads under the first insulating layer through the via holes; and mounting a semiconductor chip on the redistribution wiring layer, the semiconductor chip comprising chip pads connected to the first redistribution wirings.


20240404935. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seunghun Chae of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Unbyoung Kang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/498, H01L21/48, H01L23/00, H01L25/10

CPC Code(s): H01L23/49833



Abstract: a semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure that includes a lower insulating layer, redistribution layers in the lower insulating layer, and first vias connected to the redistribution layers. the semiconductor package further includes a semiconductor chip on an upper surface of the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the redistribution layers; an interconnection structure on the upper surface of the redistribution structure and including an upper insulating layer, a plurality of interconnection layers, and second vias connecting the interconnection layers to each other; an encapsulant covering the semiconductor chip and the interconnection structure; and external connection conductors on a lower surface of the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the redistribution layers. a lowermost interconnection layer includes a first conductive layer contacting a second via and tapered toward the upper surface, and a second conductive layer surrounding the first conductive layer and in contact with a first via.


20240404936. STACKED STRUCTURE INCLUDING CONDUCTIVE PATTERN FOR SELF-ALIGNMENT_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Gyujin Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dahee Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jae-Ean Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehoon Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/498, H01L23/00, H01L23/48, H01L23/528, H01L25/065

CPC Code(s): H01L23/49838



Abstract: a stacked structure includes a lower substrate and a first semiconductor chip stacked on an upper surface of the lower substrate, the lower substrate includes a lower conductor pattern disposed on the upper surface of the lower substrate, the first semiconductor chip may have first and second surfaces facing each other, the second surface of the first semiconductor chip may face the upper surface of the lower substrate, and the first semiconductor chip may include a first conductor pattern disposed on the second surface. the first conductor pattern may be aligned with the lower conductor pattern in a first direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the lower substrate, and the first conductor pattern may be spaced apart from the lower conductor pattern in the first direction.


20240404947. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING DATA STORAGE STRUCTURES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kiseok Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hanjin Lim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinwoo Han of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/528, H10B12/00

CPC Code(s): H01L23/5283



Abstract: a semiconductor device includes: cell transistors stacked in a first direction perpendicular to an upper surface of a base, wherein each cell transistor includes a first source/drain region, a second source/drain region, and a gate electrode, a bit line extending in the first direction and electrically connected to the first source/drain regions; and data storage structures electrically connected to the second source/drain regions, wherein each gate electrode has a line shape extending in a second direction parallel to the upper surface, each data storage structure includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a dielectric layer between the first and second electrodes, wherein the first electrodes are electrically connected to the second source/drain regions, wherein the second electrodes are stacked and spaced apart from each other in the first direction, and wherein each second electrode includes a line portion having a line shape extending in the second direction.


20240404955. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sunkyoung SEO of Cheonan-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehwan Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunjung Song of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyoeun Kim of Cheonan-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wonil Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sanguk Han of Asan-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/538, H01L23/00, H01L23/367

CPC Code(s): H01L23/5384



Abstract: a semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a lower semiconductor device arranged on the redistribution structure and including first through electrodes each having a first horizontal width, a connecting substrate arranged on the redistribution structure and spaced apart from the lower semiconductor device in a horizontal direction and including second through electrodes each having a second horizontal width greater than the first horizontal width, a first molding layer arranged on the redistribution structure and surrounding a side surface of the lower semiconductor device and a side surface of the connecting substrate, and an upper semiconductor device arranged on the lower semiconductor device and the connecting substrate, the upper semiconductor device electrically connected to the first and second through electrodes. a plane area of the upper semiconductor device is greater than a plane area of the lower semiconductor device, and the first horizontal width is about 1 �m to about 7 �m and the second horizontal width is about 10 �m to about 20 �m.


20240404970. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): MINKI KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., RAEYOUNG KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., JIHOON KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., JINKYEONG SEOL of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., HYUEKJAE LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/00, H01L23/528, H01L25/065

CPC Code(s): H01L24/09



Abstract: a semiconductor package includes a first die having signal and dummy regions, and a second die on the first die. the first die includes first dummy patterns arranged in a first direction on the dummy region, second dummy patterns on the dummy region and between the first dummy patterns, a first dielectric layer on the first and second dummy patterns, and first pads extending through the first dielectric layer and coupled to the first dummy patterns. the second die includes second pads on the dummy region, and third pads on the dummy region. on an interface between the first and second dies, the first pads are in contact with the second pads. the first dielectric layer is between the second dummy patterns and the third pads. the first dummy patterns are connected to a ground circuit or power circuit of the first die.


20240404972. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seyeong SEOK of Cheonan-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Un-Byoung Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chungsun Lee of Asan-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/00, H01L21/56, H01L23/31, H01L23/498, H01L25/00, H01L25/065, H01L25/10, H01L25/18

CPC Code(s): H01L24/16



Abstract: a semiconductor package may include: a first redistribution substrate; a first die above the first redistribution substrate; a second redistribution substrate on the first die; a first bump formed on the first die, and connecting the first die to the second redistribution substrate; a first molding portion enclosing the first die and surrounding the first bump; and an outer terminal on a bottom surface of the first redistribution substrate, wherein the second redistribution substrate comprises an insulating pattern and a conductive pattern in the insulating pattern to be in contact with the first bump, and wherein, at an interface of the second redistribution substrate and the first bump, the conductive pattern of the second redistribution substrate and the first bump are formed of the same material to form a single body or structure.


20240404984. SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE INCLUDING A MOLDING LAYER_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): HAE-JUNG YU of HWASEONG-5I (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/00, H01L23/31, H01L23/48, H01L23/498, H01L25/065

CPC Code(s): H01L24/73



Abstract: a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip that has a mount region and an overhang region, a substrate disposed on a bottom surface at the mount region of the first semiconductor chip, and a molding layer disposed on the substrate. the molding layer includes a first molding pattern disposed on a bottom surface at the overhang region of the first semiconductor chip and covering a sidewall of the substrate, and a second molding pattern on the first molding pattern and covering a sidewall of the first semiconductor chip.


20240404985. SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP BONDING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): BONGKEN YU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L23/00

CPC Code(s): H01L24/75



Abstract: a semiconductor chip bonding device may include a substrate support, a bonding head moveable in a first direction toward the substrate support, and a sealing member disposed on the bonding head and surrounding a circumferential surface of the bonding head and extending in the first direction from the bonding head toward the substrate support and movable in the first direction.


20240405011. SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, SYSTEM ON CHIP AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO IMPLEMENT THEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): JONG-HYEOK KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/02, H01L27/092, H01L27/105

CPC Code(s): H01L27/0207



Abstract: a semiconductor integrated circuit, a system on chip and an electronic element are provided. the semiconductor integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region, and a second region, a first power rail extending in a first direction on the first region and connected to an impurity region of a first transistor to provide a first voltage, a second power rail extending in the first direction on the first region and connected to the first transistor to provide a second voltage, a third power rail extending in the first direction on the second region and connected to an impurity region of a second transistor to provide the first voltage, a fourth power rail extending in the first direction on the second region and connected to the second transistor to provide a third voltage, and a first conductor connecting the first power rail with the third power rail.


20240405014. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jongkyu Song of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jin Heo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minho Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jooyoung Song of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Eunsuk Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chanhee Jeon of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/02, H01L27/06, H01L29/06, H01L29/735, H01L29/78

CPC Code(s): H01L27/0262



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to semiconductor devices. an example semiconductor device includes a first well region and a second well region isolated from each other by a first device isolation film; an npn transistor provided by a first collector region formed in the first well region and including first conductivity-type impurities, and a first emitter region formed in the second well region and including the first conductivity-type impurities; a pnp transistor provided by a second emitter region formed in the first well region and including second conductivity-type impurities different from the first conductivity-type, and a second collector region formed in the second well region and including the second conductivity-type impurities; and an nmos transistor including a source region and a drain region formed in the second well region and including the first conductivity-type impurities, and a gate structure disposed between the source region and the drain region.


20240405037. IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFATURING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Gyunha Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jonghyun Go of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ji-Youn Song of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Keun Yeong Cho of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14612



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to image sensors. an example image sensor includes a first substrate, a transmission transistor, a second substrate, multiple transistors, multiple wires, and a deep node. the first substrate includes a first side, a second side facing the first side, and a photoelectric conversion area. the transmission transistor is disposed on the first side of the first substrate. the second substrate includes a first side and a second side facing each other. the transistors are disposed on the first side of the second substrate and connected with the transmission transistor. the wires are disposed on the second side of the second substrate. the deep node penetrates the second substrate. the first side of the first substrate and the first side of the second substrate face each other. the transistors and one or more wires are connected through the deep node.


20240405040. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seonghoon Ko of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jae Ho Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wook Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14614



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to semiconductor device. one example semiconductor device includes a plurality of unit pixels, where each unit pixel of the plurality of unit pixels includes a pair of transfer gates including a first transfer gate and a second transfer gate, a photoelectric converter, and a floating diffusion region spaced apart from the photoelectric converter. the first transfer gate and the second transfer gate are disposed asymmetrically with respect to the photoelectric converter and the floating diffusion region.


20240405041. IMAGE SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jae Ho KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyeyun PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Gijae KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seonghoon KO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jin Soak KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wook LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joohyun JEON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Guhyun KWON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14614



Abstract: an image sensor that includes a substrate including a photoelectric conversion region, a semiconductor pattern on the substrate, a gate electrode on the semiconductor pattern, and a gate insulating layer between the semiconductor pattern and the gate electrode. the semiconductor pattern includes a first sub pattern including a first source/drain region, a second sub pattern including a second source/drain region, and a third sub pattern between the first sub pattern and the second sub pattern. the gate electrode is on the third sub pattern. the first sub pattern, the second sub pattern, and the third sub pattern extend along different directions.


20240405045. IMAGE SENSOR WITH VARYING GRID WIDTH_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): JUN SUNG PARK of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., JIN HO KIM of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., YUN KI LEE of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., BUM SUK KIM of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., JUNG-SAENG KIM of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., DONG KYU LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., TAE SUNG LEE of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146, H04N25/79

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14621



Abstract: an image sensor in which a shading phenomenon is decreased and the quality is increased includes a substrate comprising a first face on which light is incident, and a second face opposite to the first face and a plurality of unit pixels. each of the plurality of unit pixels includes a photoelectric conversion layer in the substrate. the image sensor further includes a pixel separation pattern which separates unit pixels from the plurality of the unit pixels from each other, a plurality of color filters disposed on the first face of the substrate and arranged in a bayer pattern, and a grid pattern disposed on the first face of the substrate and interposed within the plurality of color filters. a light-receiving area of the red color filter and a light-receiving area of the blue color filter are smaller than a light-receiving area of the green color filter.


20240405048. IMAGE SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): JUNSEOK KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., KWANHEE LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., MOOSUNG KWAK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., CHULWOONG LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Gyubeom IM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14634



Abstract: an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an image sensor including: a first die including a pixel array area in which first and second photoelectric conversion devices that generate respective charges corresponding to incident light are disposed; and a second die including a first pixel circuit that receives the charges from the first photoelectric conversion device and generates a phase signal of the incident light based on the charges received from the first photoelectric conversion device, and a second pixel circuit that receives the charges from the second photoelectric conversion device and generates an event signal corresponding to the incident light based on the charges received from the second photoelectric conversion device.


20240405073. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyumin Yoo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Myung Gil Kang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dongwon Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jongsu Kim of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Changwoo Noh of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Beomjin Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Soojin Jeong of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Woosuk Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/08, H01L29/06, H01L29/423, H01L29/66, H01L29/775

CPC Code(s): H01L29/0847



Abstract: a semiconductor device is provided including an active pattern disposed on a substrate, a source/drain pattern on the active pattern, a channel pattern configured to electrically connect the source/drain patterns and including stacked semiconductor patterns spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate, a gate pattern configured to cross between the source/drain patterns in a second direction parallel to the upper surface of the substrate, on the channel pattern, and to have a main gate portion and sub-gate portions, and inner gate spacers between the sub-gate portions and the source/drain pattern. a first distance between adjacent source/drain patterns along a given one of the sub-gate portions in the second direction is greater than a second distance between adjacent source/drain patterns passing through the semiconductor patterns in the second direction.


20240405090. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seong Heum CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeong Hoon SEO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rak Hwan KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chung Hwan SHIN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Do Sun LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/45, H01L21/285, H01L29/40

CPC Code(s): H01L29/45



Abstract: a semiconductor device is provided. the semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor device including: an active pattern extending in a first direction; a gate structure including a gate electrode extending in a second direction and a gate spacer on the active pattern, wherein the gate electrode and the gate spacer are spaced apart from each other in the first direction; a source/drain pattern on the active pattern; a contact barrier layer on the source/drain pattern; and a contact filling layer on the contact barrier layer. an uppermost point of the contact barrier layer is between an upper surface of the contact filling layer and a lower surface of the contact filling layer, and outer walls of the contact barrier layer and outer walls of the contact filling layer extend along a common plane.


20240405091. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): JUNHYOUNG KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joonyoung KWON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jiyoung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sukkang SUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/49, H01L21/02, H01L21/768

CPC Code(s): H01L29/49



Abstract: a semiconductor device includes a gate stacking structure including alternating gate electrodes and insulation layers on an insulation portion, a channel structure crossing the insulation portion and extending through the gate stacking structure, and a horizontal conductive layer connected to the channel structure between the insulation portion and the gate stacking structure, the horizontal conductive layer including a doped monocrystalline semiconductor layer having a dopant.


20240405104. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Young Gwon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Myung Gil KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jin Kyu KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dong Won KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Beom Jin PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/735, H01L29/08, H01L29/10, H01L29/40, H01L29/417

CPC Code(s): H01L29/735



Abstract: a semiconductor device is provided. the semiconductor includes at least one of a well area in a substrate and having a first conductivity-type; impurity-implanted areas in the well, and having a second conductivity-type different from the first conductivity-type and arranged in a first direction, a first fin structure on the impurity-implanted area and having the second conductivity-type, wherein the first fin structure includes first semiconductor patterns and first sacrificial patterns alternately stacked; a first contact on the first fin structure; a first epitaxial pattern on the well area and having the first conductivity-type; and a second contact on the first epitaxial pattern.


20240405113. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yang XU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Gyeom KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Young Kwang KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jin Bum KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yoon Tae NAM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyung Bin CHUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ryong HA of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yoon HEO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/775, H01L27/088, H01L29/06, H01L29/08, H01L29/417, H01L29/423, H01L29/786

CPC Code(s): H01L29/775



Abstract: a semiconductor device includes a substrate. an active pattern extends in a first horizontal direction on the substrate. first to third nanosheets are sequentially spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction on the active pattern. a gate electrode extends in a second horizontal direction on the active pattern and surrounds the first to third nanosheets. a source/drain region includes a first layer disposed along side walls and a bottom surface of a source/drain trench and a second layer filling the source/drain trench. the second layer includes a first lower side wall facing a side wall of the first nanosheet and an opposite second lower side wall. a lower surface connects the first and second lower side walls and extends in the first horizontal direction. the first and second lower side walls of the second layer extend to have a constant slope in opposite directions to each other.


20240405128. FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Aravindh Kumar of Mountain View CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Mehdi Saremi of Danville CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ming He of San Jose CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Muhammed Ahosan Ul Karim of San Jose CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Rebecca Park of Mountain View CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Harsono Simka of Saratoga CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L29/786, H01L27/092, H01L29/423, H01L29/66, H01L29/775

CPC Code(s): H01L29/78696



Abstract: a field-effect transistor includes a substrate, a channel on the substrate including a stem including silicon extending in a vertical direction from the substrate and a number of prongs including silicon extending in a horizontal direction from the stem and spaced apart from each other along the vertical direction, an interfacial layer surrounding the stem and the prongs of the channel, a dielectric layer on the interfacial layer and surrounding the stem and the prongs of the channel, and a metal gate on the dielectric layer and surrounding the stem and the prongs of the channel.


20240405165. NEAR INFRARED PHOSPHOR AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jeongeun YUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seongmin KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungwoo CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyounghoon KIM of Siheung-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minhee NOH of Siheung-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeongrok OH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01L33/50, H01L25/075

CPC Code(s): H01L33/504



Abstract: a light emitting device includes a light emitting diode chip configured to emit first light having a peak wavelength of 400 nm to 470 nm; a wavelength conversion material converting a portion of the first light into second light having a peak wavelength of 620 nm to 670 nm; and a near-infrared phosphor configured to convert a portion of the first light into third light having a peak wavelength of 740 nm to 820 nm, wherein the near-infrared phosphor includes a phosphor represented by composition formula caalgao:xcr, where x satisfies 0.1≤x≤0.3 and y satisfies 1 or more, and an emission spectrum of the third light alone has a ratio of an intensity of 690 nm relative to an intensity of 780 nm of 0.3 or less.


20240405409. WEARABLE DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA USING MICROPHONE GRILL_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Juntaek OH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Daegi YI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01Q1/27, H01Q9/04, H01Q9/40, H04R1/08, H04R1/10, H04R1/40, H04R3/00

CPC Code(s): H01Q1/273



Abstract: a wearable device according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction in which a first audio signal is configured to be transmitted to the outside of the wearable device, and a second surface including a first opening that connects an inner space to the outside and faces a second direction different from the first direction; a first microphone in the housing, configured to obtain a second audio signal distinguished from the first audio signal and introduced through the first opening; a first grill surrounding the first opening and including a conductive portion; and a conductive pattern connected to the conductive portion and arranged in a portion of the inner surface of the housing.


20240405449. MODULE COMPRISING ANTENNA AND RF ELEMENT, AND BASE STATION INCLUDING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kwanghyun BAEK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seungtae KO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kijoon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Juho SON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangho LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngju LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jungyub LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yonghun CHEON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dohyuk HA of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01Q21/06, H01Q1/22, H01Q1/24, H01Q1/42, H04B7/0413, H05K1/18, H05K9/00

CPC Code(s): H01Q21/065



Abstract: a communication method and system for converging a 5th-generation (5g) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-generation (4g) system with a technology for internet of things (iot) are provided. the disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5g communication technology and the iot-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. according to the disclosure, an antenna module includes a first substrate layer on which at least one substrate is stacked; an antenna coupled to an upper end surface of the first substrate layer; a second substrate layer having an upper end surface coupled to a lower end surface of the first substrate layer and on which at least one substrate is stacked; and a radio frequency (rf) element coupled to a lower end surface of the second substrate layer.


20240405463. CONNECTOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hanseok MUN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Waneui JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaeryong HAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01R12/77, G04G17/06

CPC Code(s): H01R12/774



Abstract: an electronic device including: a flexible printed circuit board (fpcb) contact electrically connected to a first electronic component; and a receptacle electrically connected to a second electronic component and to which the fpcb contact is detachably connected, where the receptacle includes: a base including a first face facing a first direction, a second face facing a second direction away from the first direction, and a side face including one side face and another side face perpendicularly facing the first and second directions, respectively; a support member fixed to the side face, facing the first face, and configured to support a locking state of the fpcb contact; at least one first node fixed to one side of the base, exposed on the first face, and connected to a first portion of the fpcb contact; at least one second node fixed to another side of the base.


20240405585. POWER DELIVERY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Keonwoo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Moonyoung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): H02J7/00712



Abstract: disclosed is a power delivery apparatus for transmitting power through a universal serial bus (usb). the power delivery apparatus may include a driving circuit configured to output an internal operating voltage by an induced electromotive force due to a current flowing through a primary coil. the driving circuit may include secondary coils having different winding directions and may be configured such that a plurality of rectification circuits are coupled in series.


20240405623. WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING SURFACE PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Osamu KAZAMA of Yokohama-shi (JP) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yasuyuki SONODA of Yokohama-shi (JP) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Shunichi OSADA of Yokohama-shi (JP) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H02K1/2791, D06F37/30, H02K21/22

CPC Code(s): H02K1/2791



Abstract: provided is a washing machine including a motor configured to suppress an increase in a harmonic component of cogging torque even when a magnetization imbalance occurs. the motor of the washing machine may include a rotor configured to rotate about a rotation axis, and a stator facing the rotor with an air gap therebetween, wherein the rotor includes an annular magnetic pole body in which a plurality of magnets having an arc-shaped cross-section are arranged in a circumferential direction of the rotor, and the annular magnetic pole body includes two or more types of magnets having different numbers of magnetic poles.


20240405782. DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER AND APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Byungwoo Koo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangpil Nam of Pohang-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunghan Do of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junsang Park of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jungho Lee of Anyang-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngjae Cho of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Michael Choi of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H03M1/66, H03F3/20, H04B1/00

CPC Code(s): H03M1/66



Abstract: an apparatus configured to transmit and receive a radio frequency (rf) signal is provided. the apparatus includes a digital-to-analog converter (dac) configured to convert a digital signal into an analog signal, a power amplifier configured to amplify the analog signal, and an antenna configured to output, as the rf signal, the amplified analog signal to the outside. the dac includes a current cell matrix including a plurality of current cells configured to generate the analog signal, a plurality of normal paths configured to control the plurality of current cells to be turned on or off, based on the digital signal, and a plurality of alternative paths configured to selectively consume power, based on a pattern of the digital signal.


20240405785. POLAR CODES WITH PARTIAL REPETITION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Heping Wan of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joonyoung Cho of Portland OR (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jianzhong Zhang of Dallas TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Soheil Rostami of Carrollton TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H03M13/13, H04L1/00

CPC Code(s): H03M13/13



Abstract: error-correcting performance of polar codes is improved by reducing low-weight codewords through partial repetition. a threshold for weights of rows with indices belonging to an information set is obtained in a polar coding generator matrix, and a smallest index of the information set with a weight less than or equal to the threshold is obtained. a first candidate index is selected based on a frozen index that is larger than the smallest index, and a second candidate index is selected based on information indices that are smaller than a largest candidate frozen index and that corresponds to a weight less than or equal to the threshold. support of the first candidate index is determined to be distinct from support of the second candidate index in at least two elements, based on which at least one bit from the second candidate index is repeated to the first candidate index.


20240405787. POLARIZATION-ADJUSTED CONVOLUTIONAL CODES WITH FREEZER_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Heping Wan of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Joonyoung Cho of Portland OR (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jianzhong Zhang of Dallas TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Soheil Rostami of Carrollton TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H03M13/23, H04L1/00

CPC Code(s): H03M13/235



Abstract: error-correcting performance of polarization-adjusted convolutional codes is improved by refreezing low weight indices. for information bits (k), where k is a positive integer, a plurality of convolutionally encoded bits (n) are generated by performing a convolutional encoding operation on the plurality of information bits and a plurality of frozen bits (n−k), where n is a positive integer. a refreezing operation is performed on the convolutionally encoded bits, including dynamically assigning zeros to selected frozen indices such that a number of low weight codewords is reduced. polar encoded bits are generated by performing a polar encoding operation on an output of the refreezing operation, providing polar encoded bits for transmission or storage.


20240405814. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR UPLINK PRECODING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Youngrok JANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junyung YI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ameha Tsegaye ABEBE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seongmok LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyoungju JI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyungjun CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/0456, H04W72/0446, H04W72/20

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0456



Abstract: provided are a method for applying precoding to an uplink data channel and a device for same. specifically, the method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system comprises the steps of: receiving configuration information about repeated transmission of an uplink data channel; confirming a plurality of precoders for the repeated transmission of the uplink data channel; and repeatedly transmitting the uplink data channel to a base station on the basis of the configuration information and the plurality of precoders, wherein a first precoder among the plurality of precoders may be applied to a first uplink data channel, and a second precoder may be applied to an uplink data channel determined on the basis of at least one of the times of transmission of the repeated transmissions of the uplink data channel or a period associated with the application of the second precoder.


20240405821. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) BASED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION (CSI) CODING_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sripada KADAMBAR of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ashwini KUMAR of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ameha Tsegaye ABEBE of Banglaore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ashok Kumar Reddy CHAVVA of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Pedamalli SAIKRISHNA of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/06, H04W24/02

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0626



Abstract: disclosed is a method performed by a user equipment (ue) for artificial intelligence (ai) based channel state information (csi) encoding. the method comprises receiving, a signaling message including at least one encoding parameter from a base station (bs), wherein the encoding parameter comprises an ai model. the method comprises segmenting a precoder data based on the signaling message into a plurality of data segments. the method comprises selecting at least one ai model from a plurality of ai models based on the at least one encoding parameter received from the bs. the method comprises encoding each data segment of the plurality of data segments of the precoder data using the at least one selected ai model. the method comprises sending at least one encoded data segment of the precoder data to the bs for decoding.


20240405823. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Junyung YI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngbum KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Younsun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyoungmin PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngrok JANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/06

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0626



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a fifth generation (5g) or sixth generation (6g) communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. a method for determining a mapping order of channel state information (csi) fields for csi reports of a terminal to determine spatial domain adaptation and power domain adaptation when network energy saving is applied is provided. a method performed by a terminal in a communication system is provided. the method includes receiving, from a base station, configuration information for a channel state information (csi) report, wherein the configuration information includes a csi report configuration including a plurality of sub-configurations for sub-reports, receiving, from the base station, channel state information reference signals (csi-rss) associated with the csi report configuration, identifying csi based on the csi-rss and the configuration information, and transmitting, to the base station, the csi, wherein the csi includes csi fields of sub-reports ordered by indexes of the sub-reports.


20240405832. PARTIAL COHERENT CODEBOOK DESIGN_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Md. Saifur Rahman of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Eko Onggosanusi of Coppell TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/06, H04W72/1268

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0639



Abstract: apparatuses and method for partial coherent codebook design. a method performed by a user equipment (ue) includes receiving a configuration about an uplink (ul) codebook for eight antenna ports partitioned into n=4 groups, each group comprising two antenna ports; receiving a transmit precoding matrix indicator (tpmi) indicating a precoding matrix (w) from the ul codebook; and transmitting a physical uplink shared channel (pusch) using the precoding matrix (w). w is based on up to k matrices [m. . . . m], where a matrix mis obtained by associating a submatrix s to a group g=(g, g) as m=[ee]s. (g, g) are two ports of the group g, k∈{1, . . . , 4}, j∈{1, . . . ,4 }. edenotes an 8�1 column vector whose k-th entry is 1 and remaining entries are 0.


20240405969. DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE BASED ON HOMOMORPHIC ENCRYPTION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Taechan KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyesun KWAK of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinyeong SEO of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yongsoo SONG of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dongwon LEE of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L9/06, H04L9/00

CPC Code(s): H04L9/0618



Abstract: an electronic device for generating a homomorphic ciphertext, includes: at least one processor, memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: identify one or more messages; encode each of the one or more messages to generate a first set and a second set each including one or more ciphertexts; output a third set corresponding to a multi-key by applying a public key based on the first set and the second set; and control generation of the first set and the second set and the output of the third set to operate with a complexity of o(n), wherein n is equal to a number of the one or more messages and a number of the one or more ciphertexts.


20240405971. HASH BASED KEY VALUE TO BLOCK TRANSLATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Somnath Roy of San Ramon CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L9/06, H04L9/08

CPC Code(s): H04L9/0643



Abstract: a method is described that includes computing a first index based on a hash of a first key for a first object to be stored in a memory device, determining an availability of a first segment on the memory device corresponding to the first index, computing a second index based on the hash of the first key for the first object, in response to determining that the first segment corresponding to the first index is unavailable for storage, determining an availability of a second segment on the memory device corresponding to the second index, and adding an indicator of a location of the second segment to a collision table in a first metadata of the first segment.


20240405995. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER BASED ON BIOMETRIC INFORMATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Inmyung CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minho KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Moonsoo CHANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minsoo SHIN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sohyeon JEON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byoungil CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L9/32, G06V10/44, H04L9/08

CPC Code(s): H04L9/3231



Abstract: an electronic device is provided. the electronic device includes memory storing instructions, a camera, a communication circuit, and a processor. the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to obtain an image including a body portion of a user through the camera based on execution of a software application, obtain a plurality of feature values for the body portion identified based on the image, generate a first value hashed based on first feature values representing at least one part of the body portion from among the plurality of feature values, generate a second value hashed based on second feature values representing at least another part of the body portion from among the plurality of feature values, and transmit, through the communication circuit, the first value and the second value to an external electronic device providing the software application.


20240406022. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION OF PLURALITY OF GROUPS HAVING DIFFERENT QUALITY OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sangjun MOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L12/18, H04L47/2475, H04L61/5069

CPC Code(s): H04L12/1886



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to: a communication technique merging iot technology with a 5g communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4g system; and a system therefor. the present disclosure provides a method by which a terminal supports communication of a plurality of groups having different qoss in a wireless communication system. the method may comprise the steps of: receiving, from at least one application client having a predetermined address value, traffic directed toward an application server; setting a first group associated with the predetermined address value; establishing a pdu session for one from among the first group associated with the predetermined address value and a second group associated with the application server set by means of an af; and transmitting the traffic to the application server through the generated pdu session.


20240406035. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING UPLINK CHANNEL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Youngbum KIM of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinkyu KANG of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehyoung KIM of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungjin PARK of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seunghoon CHOI of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L25/02, H04L1/08, H04L5/00, H04L5/14

CPC Code(s): H04L25/0228



Abstract: according to an embodiment of the disclosure, a method of operating a user equipment (ue) for estimating a channel based on a physical uplink shared channel (pusch) transmitted repetitively may include receiving, from a base station (bs), repetitive transmission configuration information for repetitively transmitting a pusch; receiving, from the bs, frequency hopping configuration information including configuration information for a hopping interval between a plurality of frequency resources for transmitting the pusch; and repetitively transmitting the pusch to the bs while performing frequency hopping at the hopping interval based on the repetitive transmission configuration information and the frequency hopping configuration information.


20240406041. RECEIVERS INCLUDING HIGH SPEED DECISION FEEDBACK EQUALIZERS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND OPERATING METHODS THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Young Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaeha Kim of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Meyong Su Ko of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Myoungbo Kwak of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaewoo Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngdon Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junghwan Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04L25/06, H04L1/1867

CPC Code(s): H04L25/062



Abstract: a receiver for receiving a data signal, comprising, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the data signal into digital data, a first-in-first-out buffer configured to determine a frame boundary of the digital data by referring to a comma index to output the digital data in units of data frames according to the determined frame boundary, a decision feedback equalizer configured to process a data frame output from the first-in-first-out buffer through a decision feedback equalization operation, wherein feedback data used in the decision feedback equalization operation of the data frame uses a predetermined fixed pattern, and a comma detector configured to generate the comma index by comparing a determined value of the data frame with the predetermined fixed pattern. the data frame may include a preceding data field in which a message is stored and a subsequent comma field having the same bit value as the fixed pattern.


20240406298. CAMERA ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Changi PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeongho KANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Namwoo KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minho KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunchul HONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byoungjun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jaeuk AHN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yeonggyu YOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junyoung CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byounguk YOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04M1/02, H04N23/51, H04N23/54, H04N23/55, H04N23/57, H04N23/68

CPC Code(s): H04M1/0264



Abstract: the disclosure relates to an electronic device. an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes: a display defining a first surface of the electronic device, a housing defining a second surface of the electronic device spaced apart from the first surface, and a camera assembly at least partially disposed between the first surface and the second surface. the camera assembly includes: a case including a first camera hole open toward the first surface and a second camera hole open toward the second side, a rotary body rotatably disposed between the first camera hole and the second camera hole and including a first reflective surface configured to reflect light passing through the first camera hole, and a second reflective surface configured to reflect light passing through the second camera hole, an image sensor spaced apart from the rotary body and configured to receive the light reflected from the first and/or second reflective surface, a lens barrel disposed between the image sensor and the rotating body, a lens disposed inside the lens barrel, and an actuator configured to move the image sensor along a direction in which the image sensor and the rotary body are spaced apart from each other.


20240406342. WALL MOUNT DEVICE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Chanhyuck YIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jihye MIN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Doyun BAEK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Eric LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangki YOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wookjin LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yoseob CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04N5/655

CPC Code(s): H04N5/655



Abstract: a wall mount device is provided and may be configured to mount a display module, configured to display an image on a front surface of the display module, to a wall. the wall mount device may include: a wall bracket configured to be mounted on the wall; a mounting bracket that is mountable on a rear surface of the display module and including a mounting guide that extends to an upper side of the display module; and a guide member configured to couple to the wall bracket and, in a case where the display module is being mounted on the wall, guide the mounting guide on the upper side of the display module.


20240406589. IMAGE PIXEL SUPPORTING GLOBAL SHUTTER AND ROLLING SHUTTER, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): JAEKYU LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04N25/532, H04N25/531, H04N25/59, H04N25/771

CPC Code(s): H04N25/532



Abstract: provided are an image pixel configured to selectively operate in a global shutter mode and a rolling shutter mode. an image pixel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a photoelectric conversion element, a common circuit that includes a floating diffusion node configured to receive charges from the photoelectric conversion element and configured to transfer an output voltage to a first node based on a voltage of the floating diffusion node, a sampling circuit that includes a first capacitor and a second capacitor configured to store the output voltage of the first node, and a first transistor that electrically connects at least one of the first or second capacitors to the floating diffusion node.


20240406591. IMAGE SENSOR HAVING WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE BASED ON PIXELS WITH PLURALITY OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENTS, OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jungwook LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04N25/59, H01L27/146, H04N23/667, H04N25/51, H04N25/77

CPC Code(s): H04N25/59



Abstract: disclosed is an image sensor. the image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, one of which includes: a driving transistor; a first switching transistor; a first photoelectric conversion element group with first photoelectric conversion elements; a second photoelectric conversion element group with at least one second photoelectric conversion element; a first floating diffusion region connected to the first photoelectric conversion elements through a first transfer transistor; a second floating diffusion region connected to the at least one second photoelectric conversion element through a second transfer transistor; a third floating diffusion region connected to a gate of the driving transistor, and separated from each of the first floating diffusion region and the second floating diffusion region by the first switching transistor; and a reset transistor with a first end to which a reset voltage is applied and a second end connected to the third floating diffusion region.


20240406625. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING TEMPERATURE SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Wanjae JU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04R3/00, H04R1/02, H04R1/04, H04R1/08, H04R29/00, H05K1/18, H05K7/14

CPC Code(s): H04R3/007



Abstract: an electronic device is provided. the electronic device includes a housing which includes a sound hole and a passage communicating with the sound hole, a printed circuit board (pcb) which is disposed within the housing and includes a first surface including an open region opposite to the passage, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a pcb hole formed in the open region, a microphone element which is disposed on the pcb hole at the second surface of the pcb, a temperature sensor which is disposed at the side of the pcb hole in the open region of the first surface of the pcb and undergoes a change in the numerical value of the variation factor due to the temperature of air transferred through the passage, and a processor which detects a temperature outside the housing on the basis of a change in the numerical value of the variation factor of the temperature sensor.


20240406706. A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING BUSY INDICATION FOR MUSIM UE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Vinay Kumar SHRIVASTAVA of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Aby Kanneath ABRAHAM of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W8/18, H04W88/06

CPC Code(s): H04W8/18



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a 5g or 6g communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. the embodiment herein is to provide a method performed by a multiple subscriber information module user equipment (musim ue) in a wireless communication system. the method includes receiving, from a second network, a paging request on a second sim in a radio resource control (rrc) inactive state, while receiving service on a first sim from a first network and in case that the musim ue rejects the paging request, and criteria for transmitting a busy indication is met, transmitting the busy indication to the second network in response to the paging request, and in case that the musim ue rejects the paging request, and the criteria for transmitting the busy indication is met, avoid transmitting the busy indication to the second network in response to the paging request.


20240406710. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING UE CAPABILITY REPORT ON MULTIPLE TIMING ADVANCE AND SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION OF MULTIPLE PANELS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Seongmok LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Ameha Tsegaye ABEBE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngrok JANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyoungju JI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyungjun CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Heedon GHA of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taehan BAE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W8/20, H04L5/00

CPC Code(s): H04W8/20



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a 5g or 6g communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. the disclosure relates to a method of reporting a ue capability and an apparatus for performing the same in a wireless communication system. in accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, a method performed by a user equipment (ue) in a wireless communication system is provided. the method includes: transmitting, to a base station, ue capability information indicating that the ue supports a receiving (rx) timing difference larger than a cyclic prefix (cp) length; and performing a parallel processing for multi-transmission and reception point (trp) transmission and/or reception, wherein each of the multi-trp is associated with a respective timing advance (ta), wherein the rx timing difference is a period between a first downlink (dl) reference timing and a second dl reference timing.


20240406711. ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING PROFILE TRANSFER BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jieun JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyongjin BAN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W8/20, H04W8/26

CPC Code(s): H04W8/205



Abstract: an electronic device is provided. the electronic device includes at least one communication circuit, at least one processor, and memory storing instructions. the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to identify a user input which triggers a profile transfer from an external electronic device to the electronic device, provide information related to the profile transfer based on the user input, and obtain, from the external electronic device, information for downloading a profile, and the information related to the profile transfer includes information indicating that the information related to the profile transfer is provided by the electronic device to download the profile.


20240406758. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURATION FUNCTIONAL SPLIT OPTION OF DIGITAL UNIT AND RADIO UNIT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sunhyun KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Dongmyung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Deokhui LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangho LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinho CHOI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W24/02, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): H04W24/02



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to a 5g communication system or a 6g communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4g communication system such as long term evolution (lte). the disclosure relates to a method performed by an radio unit (ru) of a base station in a wireless communication system, particularly, the disclosure may provide a method performed by an ru of a base station in a wireless communication system, comprising preparing for a functional split reconfiguration, receiving a functional split reconfiguration message from a digital unit (du) of the base station, and reconfiguring a functional split option so that an artificial intelligence (ai) function of the ru is moved to the du based on split option reconfiguration information included in the functional split reconfiguration message.


20240406770. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE DEVICE STATUS MONITORING IN MISSION-CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS (MCC)_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kiran GAJULA of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Siva GUNDUR of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W24/08, H04L65/1045, H04W4/14, H04W4/90

CPC Code(s): H04W24/08



Abstract: disclosed is a method for monitoring, by a server, remote device status in mission-critical communications. the method comprise receiving, from a dispatcher device among a plurality of remote devices, a first monitoring request for monitoring a status of at least one responder device among the plurality of remote devices; transmitting, to the at least one responder device, a second monitoring request based on one or more policies corresponding to the received first monitoring request; receiving, from the at least one responder device, a message including information which is associated with device status collected by the at least one responder device; and transmitting, to the dispatcher device, the received message.


20240406786. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SESSION CONTINUITY BY CONSIDERING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BIT RATE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Dongeun SUH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hoyeon LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W28/02, H04W12/06, H04W48/18

CPC Code(s): H04W28/0257



Abstract: an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an operating method of a session management function (smf) entity in a wireless communication system. the operating method may include receiving, from an access and mobility management function (amf) entity, a protocol data unit (pdu) session creation request message, receiving, from a unified data management (udm) entity, subscriber information associated with a session of a user equipment (ue), transmitting, to the amf entity, a response message with respect to the pdu session creation request message, selecting a policy control function (pcf) entity, transmitting, to the selected pcf entity, a session management policy information creation request message comprising session migration information, receiving, from the pcf entity, policy information about a pdu session which is determined based on a maximum bitrate (mbr) value (ue-slice-mbr) corresponding to a slice for the pdu session, and selecting a user plane function (upf) entity to support session continuity by considering an mbr, based on the policy information about a pdu session.


20240406788. UE POWER SAVING WITH TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION AND UE ASSISTANCE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Anum Ali of Frisco TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yuqiang Heng of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Vutha Va of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Priyabrata Parida of Dallas TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Boon Loong Ng of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W28/02, H04B7/06, H04W28/08, H04W76/20

CPC Code(s): H04W28/0268



Abstract: a user equipment (ue) includes a transceiver. the transceiver is configured to receive and transmit traffic, over a time step, via a wireless network. the ue further includes a processor. the processor is configured to determine a plurality of statistical features for the traffic received and transmitted over the time step, classify the traffic received and transmitted over the time step into a traffic class based on the statistical features and a traffic classification operation, determine a link condition, and select, based on the traffic class and the link condition, a set of preferred radio frequency (rf) parameters from a table. the transceiver is further configured to transmit ue assistance information (uai) to the wireless network corresponding with the selected set of preferred rf parameters.


20240406803. GATEWAY APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GATEWAY APPARATUS, AND HANDSHAKING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kiwon YOO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W28/22, G06F3/14

CPC Code(s): H04W28/22



Abstract: a gateway apparatus including a communication circuitry configured to perform a wired connection with a source device and wirelessly connect with a sink device that outputs media; an interface configured to receive a user input from a user or output information to the user; and a controller configured to control the communication circuitry and the interface. the controller is configured to: obtain communication performance information of the sink device and obtain extended display identification data (edid) including available output formats of the sink device from the sink device via the communication circuitry, obtain information about an environment in which wireless communication with the sink device is performed from the user via the interface, determine a current maximum transmission rate based on the obtained communication performance information of the sink device and the obtained information about the environment in which wireless communication with the sink device is performed, determine a bitrate required to wirelessly transmit data associated with the media in the available output formats included in the edid to the sink device for output of the media by the sink device, and determine a non-transmittable format among the available output formats, based on the determined bitrate required and the current maximum transmission rate.


20240406837. ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING DUAL CONNECTIVITY, AND OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Junsuk KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Taeyoon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyoungjoo LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Euichang JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chaiman LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W40/22, H04W28/02, H04W52/14, H04W76/15, H04W76/20

CPC Code(s): H04W40/22



Abstract: an electronic device includes: communication circuitry; one or more processors; and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors individually or collectively, cause the electronic device to: select one of a transmission path based on a first radio access technology (rat) and a transmission path based on a second rat as a first transmission path, wherein the first transmission path is an uplink data transmission path to be used in the electronic device for a dual connectivity communication, perform, via the communication circuitry, an operation of stopping uplink data transmission and maintaining uplink control information transmission on a second transmission path other than the first transmission path among the transmission path based on the first rat and the transmission path based on the second rat, and perform, via the communication circuitry, an operation of transmitting at least one of uplink data or uplink control information on the first transmission path.


20240406861. ENERGY SAVING IN CELLULAR WIRELESS NETWORKS VIA TRANSFER DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Di WU of Saint-Laurent (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yi Tian XU of Mont-Royal (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Michael JENKIN of Montreal (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seowoo JANG of Seongnam-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Abu Zafar Ekram HOSSAIN of Winnipeg (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Xue LIU of Montreal (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Gregory Lewis DUDEK of Westmount (CA) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W52/02, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): H04W52/0206



Abstract: the present disclosure provides methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer-readable mediums for operating a target base station by an apparatus. a method includes collecting a plurality of trajectories corresponding to the target base station and a plurality of source base stations, clustering, using an unsupervised reinforcement learning model, the plurality of trajectories into a plurality of clusters including a target cluster, selecting, as a target trajectory, a selected trajectory from the target cluster that maximizes an energy-saving parameter of the target base station, and applying, to the target base station, an energy-saving control policy corresponding to the target trajectory. the target cluster corresponds to the target base station and at least one source base station from among the plurality of source base stations.


20240406867. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING PHYSICAL DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Min WU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Feifei SUN of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jingxing FU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Bin YU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Qi XIONG of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chen QIAN of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W52/02, H04B7/0413, H04L5/00, H04W72/23, H04W76/11, H04W76/27, H04W76/28

CPC Code(s): H04W52/0229



Abstract: embodiments of the disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for power saving operation in a wireless communication system, wherein the method comprises: receiving configuration information for the power saving operation; monitoring a power saving signal based on the configuration information; and determining whether to monitor a pdcch based on the power saving signal.


20240406881. POWER CONTROL FOR PUCCH TRANSMISSION WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT INFORMATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Aris Papasakellariou of Houston TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W52/14, H04L1/1829, H04W52/08, H04W72/23

CPC Code(s): H04W52/146



Abstract: apparatuses and methods for power determination for physical uplink control channel transmission with acknowledgement information. a method for operating a user equipment (ue) includes determining a sum of: a first number of received transport blocks (tbs) associated with a first set of radio network temporary identifiers (rntis), a second number of received tbs associated with a second set of rntis, and a third number of non-received tbs associated with the second set of rntis. the method further includes determining a power for a physical uplink control channel (pucch) transmission based on the sum and transmitting the pucch using the power. the pucch includes first hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (harq-ack) information bits associated with the first set of rntis and second harq-ack information bits associated with the second set of rntis.


20240406891. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TIME AND PHASE SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN BASE STATIONS IN NETWORK COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jaemin KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyoungju JI of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Youngrok JANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W56/00

CPC Code(s): H04W56/001



Abstract: the present disclosure relates to a 5g or 6g communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. the present disclosure provides a method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system and a device for performing same, the method comprising the steps of: measuring a first reference signal transmitted from a first transmission and reception point (trp) of a base station, and measuring a second reference signal transmitted from a second trp; calculating a time delay difference between the first reference signal and the second reference signal; receiving, from the base station, terminal report configuration information indicating a report on the time delay difference between the first reference signal and the second reference signal; transmitting information on the time delay difference between the first reference signal and the second reference signal to the base station on the basis of the terminal report configuration information; receiving, from the first trp and the second trp, reference signals compensated on the basis of the information on the time delay difference between the first reference signal and the second reference signal; and receiving downlink information from the first trp and the second trp on the basis of the compensated reference signals.


20240406894. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND BANDWIDTH PART INACTIVITY TIMER HANDLING FOR VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING COMMUNICATION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Anil AGIWAL of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seungri JIN of Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W56/00, H04L5/00, H04W4/40, H04W24/08, H04W72/23, H04W76/11, H04W76/27

CPC Code(s): H04W56/001



Abstract: disclosed is a method by a user equipment (ue) in a wireless communication system, including identifying that a plurality of serving cells is configured; receiving a physical downlink control channel (pdcch) on an active downlink (dl) bandwidth part (bwp) of a first serving cell, wherein the pdcch is addressed to a sidelink (sl)-vehicle-radio network temporary identifier (sl-v-rnti) or sl-semi persistent scheduling-vehicle-radio network temporary identifier (sl-sps-v-rnti), and indicates an sl grant for a bwp of a second serving cell; and starting a bwp inactivity timer associated with an active dl bwp of the second serving cell.


20240406907. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PLMN WITH DISASTER CONDITION_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Aman AGARWAL of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Lalith KUMAR of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kailash Kumar JHA of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Samiran BHOWMIK of Bangalore (IN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Mahmoud WATFA of Staines (GB) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W60/04, H04W48/18, H04W76/50, H04W84/04

CPC Code(s): H04W60/04



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a 5g or 6g communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. a method for determining a public land mobile network, plmn, with disaster condition by an amf in a wireless network is provided. the method comprises: receiving a registration request message from a ue: identifying that a 5gs registration type ie in the registration request message is set to a “disaster roaming initial registration” or a “disaster roaming mobility registration updating”; identifying whether a plmn with disaster condition ie is included in the registration request message based on identifying that the 5gs registration type ie is set to the “disaster roaming initial registration” or the “disaster roaming mobility registration updating”; and determining a plmn with disaster condition in the plmn with disaster condition ie based on identifying that the plmn with disaster condition ie is included in the registration request message.


20240406939. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MANAGING HARDWARE RESOURCE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hyuna JO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunjee KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W72/0446, H04L41/0896, H04W28/16

CPC Code(s): H04W72/0446



Abstract: according to various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device may comprise: identifying radio resource allocation information for each of a plurality of physical channels in a first slot, based on a control plane message including radio resource allocation information for the first slot; identifying each of prediction operation amounts for each of the plurality of physical channels, based on the radio resource allocation information for each of the plurality of physical channels; identifying an available operation amount for each of a plurality of hardware resources supported by the electronic device; and allocating each of the plurality of physical channels to at least some of the plurality of hardware resources, based on the available operation amount for each of the plurality of hardware resources and the prediction operation amount for each of the plurality of physical channels.


20240406955. TERMINAL AND BASE STATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION OPERATION, AND METHOD THEREFOR_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Haksung KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yujin NAM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kyungrae KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W72/1268, H04L1/08, H04W72/21, H04W76/28

CPC Code(s): H04W72/1268



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a method for operating a base station in a wireless communication system, and discloses a method and apparatus which: receive periodic uplink control information (uci) from a terminal in a connected discontinuous reception (c-drx) on state; predict reception power of a scheduling request (sr) message based on reception power of the periodic uci; based on a base station receiving, in a c-drx off state, the sr message from the terminal, measure the reception power of the sr message; based on the measured reception power of the sr message and the predicted reception power of the sr message, set a maximum number of retransmissions of an ul grant that may be transmitted by the base station; retransmit the ul grant by the base station in response to the received sr message; and based on identifying that the number of retransmissions of the ul grant reaching the maximum number of retransmissions of the ul grant, determine that the base station does not receive the sr message.


20240406978. METHOD FOR DETERMINING SIDELINK RESOURCE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Miao ZHOU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Feifei SUN of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Min WU of Beijing (CN) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W72/25, H04B17/318, H04W72/0446

CPC Code(s): H04W72/25



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a 5g or 6g communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. a method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system is provided. the method includes determining a resource selection window (rsw) corresponding to partial sensing, determining a sensing window corresponding to the partial sensing and determining transmission resources for sidelink transmission based on the partial sensing result.


20240406993. METHOD TO DYNAMICALLY CHANGE THE MINIMUM CANDIDATE RESOURCES RATIO IN MODE 2 RESOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURE OF NR V2X_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yaser Mohamed Fouad of San Diego CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jung Hyun Bae of San Diego CA (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W72/56, H04B17/327, H04W24/10, H04W72/044, H04W72/23, H04W72/542

CPC Code(s): H04W72/56



Abstract: method of resource selection where a selection window with a total number of resources is set. the method includes setting a sensing window and monitoring slots by decoding a physical sidelink control channel (pscch) and measuring a reference signal received power (rsrp), setting a threshold, excluding any restricted resources from the total number of resources, excluding any occupied resources from the total number of resources, and determining if an initial number of remaining resources is greater than or equal to an initial percentage of the total number of resources.


20240406995. MULTIPLE ACCESS POINT NEGOTIATION FOR TRANSMISSION OPPORTUNITY SHARING_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Rubayet Shafin of Frisco TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Boon Loong Ng of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yue Qi of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Peshal Nayak of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam of Plano TX (US) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Elliot Jen of Taipei (TW) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H04W74/0808

CPC Code(s): H04W74/0808



Abstract: a first access point (ap) in a wireless network, the first ap comprising a memory and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to: transmit a request frame requesting a transmission opportunity (txop) sharing to a plurality of aps including a second ap, wherein the request frame comprises a set of parameters for the txop sharing, and receive a response frame from the second ap indicating the second ap accepts the txop sharing request.


20240407076. HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jonggeun YOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yonghee AN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungwoo LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Chankyu LIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H05K1/02, H05K9/00

CPC Code(s): H05K1/0203



Abstract: an electronic apparatus having a printed circuit board (pcb); an electronic component disposed on the pcb; a shield can that is disposed on the pcb and includes an opening facing at least a portion of the electronic component; a support structure that is disposed between the pcb and the shield can and supports the shield can; a contact member that is at least partially located in the opening and covers a portion of the electronic component; a sheet member that includes a first region corresponding to the opening and a second region other than the first region and covers the contact member and the shield can; a first heat transfer member disposed on the sheet member; a second heat transfer member disposed on the sheet member and spaced apart from the first heat transfer member; and a cover member covering the first heat transfer member and the second heat transfer member.


20240407097. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SPACER HAVING SELF-ALIGNMENT FUNCTION, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jaeheung YE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kwangho JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yeonkyung CHUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H05K1/14, H05K1/02

CPC Code(s): H05K1/144



Abstract: a printed circuit board assembly including: a first printed circuit board including a first pad having a first recessed groove that is recessed with an inclined side surface; a second printed circuit board including a second pad, the second printed circuit board provided on the first printed circuit board and facing the first pad; a spacer positioned between the first pad and the second pad; and a solder applied on at least one of the first pad and the second pad and configured to electrically connect the first pad to the second pad, where the spacer includes: a main body; and a first protruding body that protrudes from one surface of the main body with an inclined side surface and is inserted into the first recessed groove.


20240407114. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING HINGE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Joongkyung PARK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Junghoon Park of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Wonho Shin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Minwoo Yoo of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H05K5/02, H05K5/00

CPC Code(s): H05K5/0226



Abstract: provided is an electronic device including: a first housing; a second housing; and a hinge device foldably connecting the first and second housings, wherein the hinge device includes: a bracket including a first rail and a second rail spaced apart from the first rail; a first rotating member including a first rotating portion fastened to the first rail and configured to rotate with respect to the bracket; a second rotating member including a second rotating portion fastened to the second rail and configured to rotate with respect to the bracket; a first arm including a first gear, wherein the first gear is connected to the first housing and the first rotating member, and is configured to rotate with respect to the bracket; a second arm including a second gear, wherein the second gear is connected to the second housing and the second rotating member, and is configured to rotate with respect to the bracket; an interworking gear meshing with the first gear and the second gear and configured to rotate accordingly; a first limiting member on the bracket, the first limiting member including a first contact portion and a first pressurizing member including an elastic material, wherein the first limiting member is configured to pressurize the first contact portion against the first rotating portion; and a second limiting member on the bracket, the second limiting member including a second contact portion and a second pressurizing member including an elastic material, wherein the second limiting member is configured to pressurize the second contact portion against the second rotating portion.


20240407118. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MOLDED PART_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jungsik PARK of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunghyup LEE of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H05K5/03

CPC Code(s): H05K5/03



Abstract: an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a housing, a display including a bending area disposed at a distal end of the display and extending and being bent, the display having at least a part surrounded by the housing, a window cover disposed in one direction of the display, a plate including an extension area extending and spaced apart from the bending area of the display, the plate having at least a part disposed in an other direction opposite to one direction of the display, and a molded part disposed in a space surrounded by the bending area of the display, the window cover, and the extension area of the plate.


20240407137. HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Youngho YOON of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangchul JUNG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H05K7/20, G06F1/20

CPC Code(s): H05K7/2039



Abstract: a head-mounted display device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include: a housing, a printed circuit board disposed inside the housing and including a heat source, at least one display disposed inside the housing, at least one display plate configured to support the display, and at least one fan structure comprising a fan and including multiple outlets and configured to induce convection so that heat generated inside the head-mounted display device can be discharged to the outside of the head-mounted display device. the multiple outlets may include: a first outlet disposed adjacent to the printed circuit board and configured to dissipate heat generated from the heat source, and a second outlet disposed in contact with a portion of the display plate and configured to dissipate heat generated from the display and transferred to the display plate.


20240407150. METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Sukhwa Jang of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Kanguk Kim of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyunsuk Noh of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yeongshin Park of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sangkyu Sun of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sunyoung Lee of Yongin-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sohyang Lee of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hongjun Lee of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hosun Jung of Gimpo-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeongmin Jin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeonghee Choi of Seoul (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jinseo Choi of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Cera Hong of Hwaseong-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H10B12/00

CPC Code(s): H10B12/0335



Abstract: a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a lower structure including a plurality of transistors, forming a conductive layer on the lower structure, forming first preliminary pad mask patterns and wiring mask patterns on the conductive layer, forming pad mask patterns by patterning the first preliminary pad mask patterns while protecting the wiring mask patterns, and etching the conductive layer using the pad mask patterns and the wiring mask patterns as an etching mask to form pad patterns and wiring patterns.


20240407152. GATE STRUCTURES AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING THE GATE STRUCTURES_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Eulji JEONG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sukhoon KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Hyojung NOH of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sungnam LYU of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Byounghoon LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H10B12/00

CPC Code(s): H10B12/34



Abstract: a gate structure comprising: a first conductive pattern; a first seed pattern on a lower surface and a first portion of a sidewall of the first conductive pattern, wherein the first seed pattern includes a first material, and the first conductive pattern includes a second material that is different from the first material; and a gate insulation pattern that is in contact with a second portion of the sidewall of the first conductive pattern and the first seed pattern, wherein the first material has a first work function, and the second material has a second work function, and wherein the first work function is lower than the second work function.


20240407157. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ho Kyun AN of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jung Min CHO of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Gil Woon LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H10B12/00

CPC Code(s): H10B12/50



Abstract: a semiconductor may include a substrate including a first active region and a second active region, an element isolation film on the substrate exposing the first active region and the second active region, a silicon germanium film on the first active region of the substrate, a first gate insulating film on the silicon germanium film and contacting the silicon germanium film, a first gate electrode on the first gate insulating film, a source/drain region in the substrate and on both sides of the first gate electrode, a second gate insulating film on the second active region of the substrate and contacting the substrate, and a second gate electrode on the second gate insulating film. a height from a lowest portion of the element isolation film to an upper face of the substrate may be different in the first active region compared to the second active region.


20240407158. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Jinseo Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Jeongmin Jin of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Sohee Choi of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H10B12/00

CPC Code(s): H10B12/50



Abstract: the inventive concept provides an integrated circuit device including: a substrate including a cell region and a peripheral circuit region; a plurality of bit line structures spaced apart from each other in the cell region with each bit line structure including a bit line conductive layer and a bit line capping layer on the bit line conductive layer; and a plurality of landing pads with each landing pad of the plurality of landing pads disposed on a respective bit line structure of the plurality of bit line structures and electrically connected to the substrate, wherein the peripheral circuit region includes a gate structure and a core capping layer on the gate structure; a direct contact plug extending vertically with respect to the substrate; first peripheral circuit wiring patterns extending laterally and spaced apart from each other on a first plane at a first vertical level relative to the substrate; and second peripheral circuit wiring patterns extending laterally and spaced apart from each other on a second plane at a second vertical level relative to the substrate, wherein the second vertical level is different from the first vertical level.


20240407171. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(samsung electronics co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): PYEONGWOO KIM of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Changsup LEE of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Seungwoo PAEK of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd., Yunsun JANG of Suwon-si (KR) for samsung electronics co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H10B43/40, G11C16/04, H01L25/065, H10B41/10, H10B41/27, H10B41/35, H10B41/41, H10B43/10, H10B43/27, H10B43/35, H10B80/00

CPC Code(s): H10B43/40



Abstract: a semiconductor device including a peripheral circuit structure; and a cell structure stacked on the peripheral circuit structure and including a cell region, a connection region, and a peripheral circuit connection region, wherein the cell structure includes gate electrodes spaced apart from one another in a vertical direction in the cell region; a channel structure extending in the vertical direction through the gate electrodes, in the cell region, and including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end being proximate to the peripheral circuit structure; an insulating wall extending in the vertical direction at a boundary between the cell region and the connection region; and a common source layer connected to the second end of the channel structure in the cell region and having a portion arranged on a sidewall of the insulating wall.


Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. patent applications on December 5th, 2024