This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science. Active years: 2004-2016.
Location History:
- Taejun, KR (2004)
- Daejeon, KR (2007 - 2016)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2004-2016
Title: Il Bum Kwon: Innovator in Optical Fiber Technology
Introduction
Il Bum Kwon is a prominent inventor based in Daejeon, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical fiber technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods for measuring physical quantities using advanced optical fiber sensors.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is an "Optic fiber distributed temperature sensor system with self-correction function and temperature measuring method using thereof." This invention is effective in that automatically corrected temperature can be measured using one light source and one optical detector. Another notable patent is the "Physical quantity measuring method using Brillouin optical fiber sensor." This method involves setting an optical fiber on a structure and selecting a pair of pulse lights with different pulse widths. The pulse lights are transmitted through the optical fiber to obtain back scattering lights and Brillouin gain spectra. By comparing the Brillouin gain spectra, a normalized spectrum is calculated, and a Brillouin frequency is acquired. This frequency is then multiplied by a conversion factor to obtain the corresponding physical quantity, improving spatial resolution.
Career Highlights
Il Bum Kwon has worked with esteemed institutions such as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in optical fiber technology.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Dong Jin Yoon and Jung Ju Lee. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the advancement of research in optical fiber applications.
Conclusion
Il Bum Kwon's contributions to optical fiber technology demonstrate his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing measurement methods. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the accuracy and efficiency of physical quantity measurements.