Seung-Min Lee

Seung-Min Lee, a resident of Daejeon, South Korea, is an accomplished inventor with five patents to his name. His latest patents highlight his expertise in battery technology and management.

One of his inventions is an "Apparatus and method for balancing battery and battery pack including the same." This invention focuses on maintaining balanced voltages across multiple battery cells within a battery pack. The apparatus includes a voltage measuring unit that measures the voltage of each battery cell and a control unit that calculates the State of Charge (SOC) of each cell. By identifying a standard cell and a target group based on their calculated SOCs, the apparatus selects a target cell and calculates a balancing time to equalize the SOC between the standard cell and the target cell. It then performs balancing operations to the battery cells in the target group during the calculated balancing time.

Another notable invention by Seung-Min Lee is an "Apparatus and method for managing battery application environment and usage history." This invention addresses the management of a battery's surrounding environment and its usage history. The battery management apparatus senses the temperature of the battery's environment and records the duration during which the battery is exposed to high temperatures. By analyzing the temperature data and usage patterns, the apparatus determines whether the battery was merely exposed to high temperatures or charged/discharged during exposure, and records the usage time accordingly. This information enables a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature on the battery's life and performance.

Seung-Min Lee has made significant contributions to the field of battery technology, and he has worked with esteemed institutions and companies. He has collaborated with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, known as KAIST, and LG Chem, Ltd, a leading chemical company in South Korea.

In his professional journey, Seung-Min Lee has worked with colleagues such as Taek-Yong Nam and Dai-Gil Lee. Their collective expertise and collaborations may have played a crucial role in the successful development of his patented inventions.

Seung-Min Lee's innovative contributions in battery balancing and management exemplify his forward-thinking approach and dedication to the field of energy storage. His patents and inventions shed light on the advancements made in battery technology and its overall impact on various industries.