Min Soo Kim

Seoul, South Korea

Min Soo Kim

This inventor holds 127 USPTO granted patents and 25 published patent applications and 19 EPO patents, primarily in Display Devices (CPC class G06F3-0412). Top assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Lg Innotek Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2001-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Min Soo Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/min-soo-kim-6fa5omq8

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 127 

% Patents Active = 88.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 636(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 571(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Kwangmyung, KR (2005 - 2007)
  • Kumi-si, KR (2008)
  • Changwon-si, KR (2012)
  • Gyeongsangnam-do, KR (2014)
  • Hwaseong-si, KR (2018)
  • Asan-si, KR (2019)
  • Dalseong-gun Daegu, KR (2020)
  • Gyeongsangbuk-do, KR (2021)
  • Ansan-si, KR (2011 - 2023)
  • Daegu, KR (2018 - 2023)
  • Seoul, KR (2001 - 2024)
  • Gumi-si, KR (2009 - 2024)
  • Gyeonggi-do, KR (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 27,288 
 
Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal25 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal21 out of 5,406 
 
Lg Innotek Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 13 out of 51,857 
 
Lg Electronics Inc.
 patents
5. 11 out of 20,375 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
6. 10 out of 275 
 
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
 patents
7. 5 out of 1,789 
 
Seoul National University
 patents
8. 4 out of 5,859 
 
Kia Corporation
 patents
9. 3 out of 5 
 
Hyundai Ind. Co., Ltd.
 patents
10. 3 out of 1,245 
 
Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University
 patents
11. 3 out of 8,094 
 
Kia Motors Corporation
 patents
12. 2 out of 210 
 
Chung Ang University Industry Academic Cooperation
 patents
13. 2 out of 8 
 
Hyundai Sungwoo Casting Co Ltd
 patents
14. 2 out of 404 
 
Samsung Sds Co., Ltd.
 patents
15. 1 out of 181 
 
Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd.
 patents
16. 1 out of 235 
 
Hyundai Transys Incorporated
 patents
17. 1 out of 7 
 
Kia Corporatin
 patents
18. 1 out of 14 
 
Miraenanotech Co., Ltd.
 patents
19. 1 out of 2 
 
Mobase Co., Ltd.
 patents
20. 1 out of 1,364 
 
Sungkyunkwan University
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Organic Optoelectronic Device
Camera Module
Display Device
Flexible Display
Dual Lens Drive
Semiconductor Package
Porous Core-Shell Catalyst
Air Conditioning System
Bipolar Plate
Optical Device
Power Generation System
Inkjet Printing Device
127 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Min Soo Kim: The Patent Mastermind from Seoul

Min Soo Kim is a highly accomplished inventor based in Seoul, South Korea, who has made significant contributions to the world of display technology and camera devices. With a stunning 693 patents under his belt, Kim is widely regarded as a mastermind in the field of innovation and technology.

One of Kim's latest patents is for a display device having shaped sealing member. This technology involves coupling two substrates together to produce a high-quality display. The shaping of the sealing member is crucial to the effectiveness of this technology, and Kim's invention features a first linear portion extending in one direction and a second linear portion extending in a second direction. Notably, the maximum width of the first portion is greater than the maximum width of the second portion – an innovative design that optimizes performance.

Another significant contribution of Kim is his invention of a camera device having first and second cameras, and method of operating same. This technology is designed to improve the accuracy of auto-focusing by using focal position information from two cameras. When the accuracy of the current focal position of the first camera is low, the invention tracks the accurate focal position of the first camera by using the matched focal position information of the second camera. This results in improved accuracy, making photography and videography much clearer and sharper.

Kim has worked for a number of companies over the years, including LG Chem, Ltd and LG Innotek Co., Ltd. During his tenure at these companies, he has collaborated with other inventor colleagues such as Min Jin Ko and Dae Hyuck Kang, both of whom have worked alongside Kim to improve the technology and bring innovative solutions to the display and camera industry.

Overall, Min Soo Kim is a remarkable inventor and innovator who has made significant contributions to the field of technology and is synonymous with innovation and excellence. His string of patents is testament to his brilliance and serves as an inspiration to fellow innovators worldwide.

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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