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Seoul, South Korea

Dongkyo Shim

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Nonvolatile Memory Technology. Top assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dongkyo Shim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dongkyo-shim

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 61(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seoul, KR (2014 - 2020)
  • Suwon-si, KR (2021 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Nonvolatile Memory Device
Memory Controller
Threshold Voltage Distribution
Memory System
Word Line Setup Time
Storage Device
Write Method
Programming Method
Operating Method
Coarse Program Operation
Fine Program Operation
Simultaneous Recovery
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12293098 - Nonvolatile memory device and operation method thereof (2025-05-06),
2. 11854623 - Memory controller, memory device and memory system having improved threshold voltage distribution characteristics and related operating methods (2023-12-26),
3. 11315649 - Memory controller, memory device and memory system having improved threshold voltage distribution characteristics and related operating methods (2022-04-26),
4. 11183250 - Memory controller, memory device and memory system having improved threshold voltage distribution characteristics and related operating methods (2021-11-23),
5. 10699782 - Nonvolatile memory device and method of operation with a word line setup time based on two sequential read voltages (2020-06-30),
6. 10388367 - Nonvolatile memory device with controlled word line setup time (2019-08-20),
7. 10090046 - Nonvolatile memory device and read method thereof (2018-10-02),
8. 9824761 - Storage device and a write method including a coarse program operation and fine program operation (2017-11-21),
9. 9812214 - Nonvolatile memory device, storage device including nonvolatile memory device and operating method of nonvolatile memory device (2017-11-07),
10. 9520168 - Nonvolatile memory devices, memory systems and related control methods (2016-12-13),
11. 9502124 - Nonvolatile memory device and method controlling word line setup time based on difference in setup voltage levels (2016-11-22),
12. 9368166 - Nonvolatile memory devices, memory systems, and control methods using simultaneous recovery and output operations (2016-06-14),
13. 9336866 - Storage device and a write method thereof (2016-05-10),
14. 9202587 - Nonvolatile memory device, memory system comprising same, and method of programming same (2015-12-01),
15. 8861276 - Nonvolatile memory device, memory system comprising same, and method of operating same (2014-10-14),

Title: The Innovations of Dongkyo Shim

Introduction

Dongkyo Shim is a prominent inventor based in Seoul, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of memory devices, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of nonvolatile memory technologies.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a nonvolatile memory device and operation method. This invention includes a first plane with multiple memory blocks and a second plane with additional memory blocks. It features an address replacing circuit that receives an input address from an external controller and outputs a replaced address based on bad block information. This innovation aims to improve the efficiency of memory operations, particularly when dealing with bad blocks.

Another notable patent involves a memory controller and memory system that enhance threshold voltage distribution characteristics. This invention outlines an operating method for the memory system, which determines an erase program interval (EPI) for data programming. Depending on the EPI, the system selects appropriate operation conditions to optimize data writing processes.

Career Highlights

Dongkyo Shim is currently employed at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading company in the technology sector. His work at Samsung has allowed him to push the boundaries of memory technology and contribute to advancements in the field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dongkyo has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kitae Park and Hyun Jun Yoon. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Dongkyo Shim's contributions to memory technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in nonvolatile memory devices, showcasing the importance of innovation in technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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