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Yongin, South Korea

Jong-keun Song

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Ultrasound Imaging. Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Medison Co., Ltd., Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jong-keun Song. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jong-keun-song-ccllatp8

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 64.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 55(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 482 
 
Samsung Medison Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1,245 
 
Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University
 patents
4. 1 out of 23 
 
Samsung Medison Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Ultrasound Diagnosis
Ultrasonic Probe
Medical Imaging
Beamforming
Biologic Signals
Hearing Aid
Sound Detection
Transducer Array
Electrical Fault Detection
Portable Terminal
Sampling Method
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12721599 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same (2026-09-01),
2. 12220277 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same (2025-02-11),
3. 11826198 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same (2023-11-28),
4. 11540807 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same (2023-01-03),
5. 11504090 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same (2022-11-22),
6. 11024796 - Method of manufacturing an ultrasonic probe (2021-06-01),
7. 10111647 - Apparatus and method for generating ultrasonic image (2018-10-30),
8. 10031172 - Method and apparatus for determining occurrence of electrical fault in channel of ultrasound probe (2018-07-24),
9. 9426591 - Portable terminal and sound detector, which both communicate using body area network, and data controlling method therefor (2016-08-23),
10. 9384753 - Sound outputting apparatus and method of controlling the same (2016-07-05),
11. 9304192 - Beamforming method and apparatus, and medical imaging system (2016-04-05),
12. 9225365 - Sampling method, apparatus, probe, reception beamforming apparatus, and medical imaging system performing the sampling method (2015-12-29),
13. 9202457 - Apparatus for driving two-dimensional transducer array, medical imaging system, and method of driving two-dimensional transducer array (2015-12-01),
14. 9008340 - Method and apparatus to test hearing ability and hearing aid apparatus using the same (2015-04-14),
15. 8798698 - Apparatus and method of processing plurality of biologic signals (2014-08-05),

Title: The Innovations of Jong-keun Song

Introduction

Jong-keun Song is a prominent inventor based in Yongin-si, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of ultrasound technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work has advanced the capabilities of ultrasound diagnosis, making it more efficient and effective.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same. This innovative apparatus includes a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array, where multiple transducers are arranged to transmit and receive ultrasound signals from an object. The device features an analog beamformer that performs beamforming in two perpendicular directions, enhancing the quality of the received signals. Additionally, a digital beamformer processes these signals, further improving the diagnostic capabilities of the apparatus.

Career Highlights

Jong-keun Song has worked with leading companies in the technology sector, including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his inventions, contributing to advancements in medical imaging technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jong-keun has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Dong-wook Kim and Kyung-Il Cho. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Jong-keun Song's contributions to ultrasound technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in the medical field. His patents not only reflect his expertise but also enhance the capabilities of diagnostic tools used in healthcare today.

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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