Jin Kyu Bang

Title: Jin Kyu Bang and an Antenna with Induction Heating Function

Introduction

Jin Kyu Bang is an inventor based in Busan, South Korea, and is associated with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST). His patent work includes an antenna apparatus designed to combine radio-frequency communication with induction heating.

Latest Patents

Bang is credited with 1 patent: “Antenna Apparatus with Induction Heating Function.” The disclosed apparatus includes a housing formed by a base plate and front cover, with a ground unit installed inside. One or more thin metal patch units sit in front of the ground unit and are attached to the base plate through electrically insulated patch couplers.

The apparatus has a power supply unit with separate modules for communication and induction power. The communication feeding module supplies signal current to generate radio-frequency signals, while the induction power module supplies current to generate a magnetic field in the ground unit. A controller is also included in the described system.

Career Highlights

Bang’s listed patent reflects work on integrating communication and induction-heating functions within a single antenna apparatus. His professional affiliation is with KIOST, an institution focused on ocean science and technology.

Collaborations

Seung Jae Baek and Hui Cheol Shin are identified as Bang’s coworkers. Their names are provided as professional associations, though specific roles in the patent are not stated.

Conclusion

Jin Kyu Bang’s patent describes an antenna apparatus that brings radio-frequency communication and induction heating together through distinct power modules and a shared housing.