Jong Yeop Kim

Title: Jong Yeop Kim: Inventor in Blasting Design and Management

Introduction

Jong Yeop Kim is an inventor based in Seongnam, South Korea, whose work focuses on applying satellite positioning and digital tools to blasting operations. He is associated with Hanwha Corporation and is listed as an inventor on 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Kim’s recent patent work addresses the planning and management of blast-hole drilling.

“Apparatus and Method for Managing Blasting Design on Basis of GNSS” describes a system that uses signals from multiple Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellites to determine and refine the position of a terminal attached to drilling equipment. The system displays burden and interval guidelines based on precision position data and an input blasting pattern. A drilling worker can then use the displayed guidelines to enter and store blast-hole position information.

“Apparatus and Method for Operating Blasting Management Application” describes an application that receives blast-hole information, including details, design and arrangement data, and other relevant information. It generates and provides blast-hole checking information so workers can identify changes in hole depth over time before charging. This can support decisions such as adjusting the charging or delay-time design, or requesting additional drilling.

Career Highlights

Kim’s listed inventions bring together GNSS-based positioning, digital design guidance, and blast-hole monitoring. These approaches are intended to help workers manage drilling information and identify changes that may affect blasting plans.

Collaborations

Kim is associated with Hanwha Corporation. His listed coworkers include Dong Hee Lee and Seung Won Seo.

Conclusion

Jong Yeop Kim’s patent work centers on using positioning technology and application-based monitoring to support the design and management of blasting operations.