Min-Ho Kim

This inventor holds 32 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Storage Device Technology. Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Skhynix Inc.. Active years: 2007-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Min-Ho Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/min-ho-kim-5buon8oo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 32 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 78.1

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 5)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 199(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Suwon, KR (2007 - 2009)
Gyunggi-do, KR (2013)
Seongnam-si, KR (2017)
Hamyang-gun, KR (2017)
Gyeonggi-do, KR (2008 - 2020)
Suwon-si, KR (2009 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

28 out of 132,108

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

patents

2 out of 652

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Hyundai Motor Company

patents

5. 1 out of 8,094

Kia Motors Corporation

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2007-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Storage Devices

Computational Storage

Image Sensors

Multimedia Apparatus

Human Body Recognition

Semiconductor Devices

Depth Sensors

User Interface Control

Digital Television

Channel Equalization

Carrier Recovery

Co-Channel Interference

32 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12206724 - Storage devices, methods of operating storage devices, and streaming systems including storage devices (2025-01-21),

2. 12147672 - Computational storage device, storage system including the same and operation method therefor (2024-11-19),

3. 10642477 - Electronic device and method for controlling input in electronic device (2020-05-05),

4. 10564751 - Electronic device and input method of electronic device (2020-02-18),

5. 10261744 - Method and device for providing application using external electronic device (2019-04-16),

6. 10101874 - Apparatus and method for controlling user interface to select object within image and image input device (2018-10-16),

7. 9838573 - Method for guiding controller to move to within recognizable range of multimedia apparatus, the multimedia apparatus, and target tracking apparatus thereof (2017-12-05),

8. 9829983 - Mobile systems including image sensors, methods of operating image sensors, and methods of operating mobile systems (2017-11-28),

9. 9773164 - Apparatus and method for recognizing human body in hybrid manner (2017-09-26),

10. 9679929 - Binary image sensors including quantum dots and unit pixels thereof (2017-06-13),

11. 9627253 - Semiconductor device including air gaps and method of fabricating the same (2017-04-18),

12. 9626259 - Auxiliary power supply and user device including the same (2017-04-18),

13. 9621868 - Depth sensor, image capture method, and image processing system using depth sensor (2017-04-11),

14. 9594945 - Method and apparatus for protecting eyesight (2017-03-14),

15. 9356815 - Transmitter, receiver and controlling method thereof (2016-05-31),

Title: Min-Ho Kim: A Pioneer in Storage Device Innovations

Introduction

Min-Ho Kim, based in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, is a prolific inventor renowned for his contributions to storage device technologies. With an impressive portfolio of 32 patents, he has significantly impacted the fields of data storage and computational systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Min-Ho Kim has developed patents focusing on advanced storage devices and methods for operating them. One notable patent details a storage device that incorporates a nonvolatile memory and an innovative storage controller. This controller is equipped with a quality of experience (QoE) manager that schedules requests from external user equipment based on both storage and network information. Additionally, it includes a software-defined networking (SDN) manager that establishes a network transfer path for video data requests.

Another significant patent relates to computational storage devices, which are designed to optimize data organization and retrieval. This invention includes a control module and a nonvolatile memory that stores graph data elements in two memory areas with varying read speeds. The system intelligently organizes data based on its degree of association with other nodes, enhancing efficiency and performance.

Career Highlights

Min-Ho Kim has held key positions in renowned companies, including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK Hynix Inc. His work at these prominent organizations has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas to real-world applications, further solidifying his status as an expert in the field of data storage technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Min-Ho has collaborated with notable peers such as Gi-Sang Lee and Kyung-Il Kim. These collaborations have resulted in groundbreaking inventions that push the boundaries of what is possible in storage technology.

Conclusion

Min-Ho Kim remains a leading figure in the innovation of storage devices and systems. With his extensive patent portfolio and continued dedication to advancing technology, he is poised to contribute even more remarkable inventions to the industry in the years to come.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.