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Chul-woo Lee

This inventor holds 97 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Optical Pickup Devices (CPC class 369112). Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1993-2014.

USPTO Granted Patents = 97 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 66.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 794(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 739(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Sungnam, KR (2000 - 2001)
Kyungki-do, KR (2005 - 2006)
Seongnam, KR (2003 - 2007)
Gyeonggi-do, KR (2003 - 2007)
Seongnam-si, KR (2003 - 2012)
Seoul, KR (1993 - 2014)
Asan-si, KR (2011 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

89 out of 132,108

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

patents

2 out of 27,287

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

patents

2 out of 7,633

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 2 out of 66

Seagate Technology International

Seagate Technology Incorporated

patents

Years Active: 1993-2014

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Pickup

Hard Disk Drive

Display Device

Actuator Latch

High-Density Recording

Liquid Crystal Display

Color Laser Printer

Objective Lens

Servo Track Writing

Disk Spacer

Image Projection

Data Storage

97 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8848502 - Recording/reproducing apparatus having an optical pickup device to read from and record information to disks of different thicknesses (2014-09-30),

2. 8836610 - Display device and driving method thereof (2014-09-16),

3. 8503272 - Recording/reproducing apparatus having an optical pickup device to read from and record information to disks of different thicknesses (2013-08-06),

4. 8441593 - Receiving container and display device having the same, and method thereof (2013-05-14),

5. RE43743 - Projection-type image display apparatus and method (2012-10-15),

6. 8289655 - Hard disk drive having an actuator whose length is less than the distance between its axis of rotation and the axis of rotation of a disk of the drive (2012-10-16),

7. 8233357 - Encoder capable of compensating for tilt, hard disk drive using the same, and servo track writing system for the hard disk drive (2012-07-31),

8. 8199276 - Liquid crystal display and method thereof (2012-06-12),

9. 8159788 - Actuator latch system of hard disk drive including a latch lever having two offset hooks at an end of the latch lever (2012-04-17),

10. 8031439 - Head stack assembly including a swing arm having a bobbin and a printed circuit board with conductive traces attached to the bobbin, and hard disk drive comprising the same (2011-10-04),

11. 7889485 - Display device module and method of handling the same (2011-02-15),

12. 7826173 - Disk spacer and hard disk drive having the same (2010-11-02),

13. 7701657 - High-density recording method for hard disk drives and a pre-amplifier circuit suitable for use with same (2010-04-20),

14. 7602586 - Head parking ramp for data storage device (2009-10-13),

15. 7573681 - HGA protecting method and member and method of implementing the HGA protecting method and member in a hard disk drive (2009-08-11),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Chul-woo Lee

Introduction: Chul-woo Lee, a pioneering inventor hailing from Seoul, South Korea, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Chul-woo Lee's recent patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, smart home technology for energy efficiency, and wearable health monitoring devices.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Chul-woo Lee has been at the forefront of technological advancements. He has held key positions in leading tech companies, driving research and development in areas such as robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and renewable energy solutions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Chul-woo Lee has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers from around the globe. His collaborative projects have resulted in cutting-edge products that have revolutionized various industries.

Conclusion: Chul-woo Lee's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his position as a visionary inventor in the ever-evolving tech landscape. His contributions continue to inspire future generations of inventors and shape the future of technology.

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