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Yongin, South Korea

Sun-il Lee

This inventor holds 81 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Image Encoding (CPC class H04N19-176). Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Yonsei University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Active years: 2012-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sun-il Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sun-il-lee

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 81 

% Patents Active = 93.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 312(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 289(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Yongin-si, KR (2012 - 2023)
  • Seoul, KR (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal80 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 1,482 
 
Yonsei University
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 2,787 
 
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,352 
 
Sungkyunkwan University
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Encoding
Video Decoding
Motion Vector
High-Precision Skip Encoding
Intra Prediction
Artifact Reduction
Split Order
Deblocking Filtering
Block Merging
Video Processing
Atypical Split
Signaling SAO Parameter
81 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12309376 - Method and device for encoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit, and method and device for decoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit (2025-05-20),
2. 12155831 - Image encoding method and apparatus, and image decoding method and apparatus (2024-11-26),
3. 12052435 - Video encoding device and video decoding device using high-precision skip encoding and method thereof (2024-07-30),
4. 12047569 - Encoding method and apparatus therefor, and decoding method and apparatus therefor (2024-07-23),
5. 12034924 - Encoding method and apparatus therefor, and decoding method and apparatus therefor (2024-07-09),
6. 12028518 - Encoding method and apparatus therefor, and decoding method and apparatus therefor (2024-07-02),
7. 12022071 - Encoding method and apparatus therefor, and decoding method and apparatus therefor (2024-06-25),
8. 11831904 - Method and device for encoding/decoding motion vector (2023-11-28),
9. 11818389 - Method and device for encoding/decoding motion vector (2023-11-14),
10. 11818388 - Method and device for encoding/decoding motion vector (2023-11-14),
11. 11818387 - Method and device for encoding/decoding motion vector (2023-11-14),
12. 11758138 - Image encoding method and apparatus, and image decoding method and apparatus (2023-09-12),
13. 11523130 - Video encoding device and video decoding device using high-precision skip encoding and method thereof (2022-12-06),
14. 11509926 - Video encoding device and video decoding device using high-precision skip encoding and method thereof (2022-11-22),
15. 11509899 - Method and device for encoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit, and method and device for decoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit (2022-11-22),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Sun-il Lee

Introduction: Sun-il Lee, a visionary inventor hailing from Yongin-si, South Korea, has made significant contributions to the field of technology with his groundbreaking inventions.

Latest Patents: Sun-il Lee holds several patents in the realm of electronics and telecommunications, showcasing his continuous dedication to innovation and creativity.

Career Highlights: Throughout his illustrious career, Sun-il Lee has been recognized for his pioneering work in developing cutting-edge technologies that have revolutionized the industry. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible has led to numerous breakthroughs.

Collaborations: Sun-il Lee has collaborated with leading tech companies and research institutions to further his inventions and bring them to the market. His ability to work effectively in teams has been instrumental in the success of his projects.

Conclusion: Sun-il Lee's passion for innovation, coupled with his technical expertise, has solidified his position as a trailblazer in the world of technology. His relentless pursuit of excellence continues to inspire future generations of inventors.

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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