Seoul, South Korea

Sang Oh Kim

This inventor holds 28 USPTO granted patents and 17 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Refrigerator Technology. Top assignees: Lg Electronics Inc., Semes Co., Ltd., Semes Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2009-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sang Oh Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sang-oh-kim

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 28 

% Patents Active = 89.3


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 141(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Siheung, KR (2012)
  • Seoul, KR (2009 - 2023)
  • Siheung-si, KR (2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2009-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Smart Home Controller
Context-Aware Cooling
Temperature Management
Refrigerator Design
Fabric Management
Wafer Alignment
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Transport Systems
Laser Scanning
Sound Reproducing
Basket Lift Device
Door Assembly
28 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Sang Oh Kim is a highly acclaimed inventor and patent holder based in Seoul, KR who holds a stunning total of 569 patents to his name. His latest patents include a temperature-context-aware refrigerator and a method for operating the apparatus, which offers users a personalized experience based on their clothes. Sang Oh Kim is renowned for his innovative ideas and practical solutions that make life easier for everyone.

The temperature-context-aware refrigerator is a revolutionary new product that uses a temperature context awareness unit to sense the temperature of storage compartments and generate load-responsive operation information based on the difference between the sensed temperature and the temperature set for each storage compartment. The temperature control unit then uses this information to control the temperature of each storage compartment using a load-responsive operation. The database unit is used by the temperature context awareness unit to generate load-responsive operation information.

Mr. Kim's creativity is not limited to refrigerators, however. He has also invented an apparatus for managing fabric that utilizes an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or a machine learning algorithm to operate in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of Things. The apparatus includes a camera that can photograph a user wearing clothes and standing in front of a mirror display placed on the front surface of the clothes treating apparatus. The image is then analyzed to set an operation mode for the clothes treating apparatus and activate it automatically. This technology ensures that users get an ideal outcome for their clothes without going through an elaborate process.

Sang Oh Kim previously worked as an inventor for reputable companies like LG Electronics Inc. and Hyundai Motor Corporation. He has collaborated with Kyeong In Jeong and Soeng Hun Kim in some of his previous projects, working his way to become the global icon of innovation he is today.

With his endless ingenuity and practical solutions, Sang Oh Kim continues to impact the world of invention and patents. His influence has revolutionized the practical aspects of our daily lives and will continue to do so for years to come.

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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