Jin Pil Kim

Title: Innovations of Jin Pil Kim in Thermal Sensor Technology.

Introduction

Jin Pil Kim is an accomplished inventor based in Hong Kong, CN. He has made significant contributions to the field of thermal sensor technology, particularly in the area of head-medium contact detection.

Latest Patents

One of his notable patents is titled "Head-medium contact detection using a thermal sensor and surface charge control of a slider." This invention involves applying an AC signal with a specified frequency and a DC offset voltage to a slider substrate or a magnetic recording medium. A low- or non-modulation interface is defined between the slider and medium. In response to the AC signal, an oscillation in electrostatic force occurs between the slider and the medium, which leads to an oscillation in the thermal sensor signal at the slider. The heater of the slider is adjusted to decrease the spacing between the slider and medium during the oscillation of the electrostatic force. For each adjustment of the heater, thermal sensor resistance is measured over a specified number of medium revolutions. Head-medium contact is detected using either the amplitude of a harmonic of the thermal sensor signal or the summation of amplitudes of all frequency components at the specified frequency. Jin Pil Kim holds 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Jin Pil Kim is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies in the field of data storage and retrieval.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Won Choul Yang and Shi Jung Kim, who contribute to the advancements in their shared field of expertise.

Conclusion

Jin Pil Kim's work in thermal sensor technology exemplifies the innovative spirit of modern inventors. His contributions are paving the way for advancements in data storage technologies.