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Seoul, South Korea

Tae Woo Lee

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Smart Lighting Technology. Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation. Active years: 2004-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tae Woo Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tae-woo-lee-lawk75v1

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 81.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yongin-shi, KR (2004)
  • Gyeonggi-Do, KR (2019)
  • Siheung-si, KR (2021)
  • Seoul, KR (2007 - 2023)
  • Suwon-si, KR (2021 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 20,399 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 8,094 
 
Kia Motors Corporation
 patents
4. 2 out of 787 
 
Cheil Industries Inc.
 patents
5. 2 out of 2 
 
Tangram Factory, Inc.
 patents
6. 1 out of 2,668 
 
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
 patents
7. 1 out of 1,284 
 
Korea University Research and Business Foundation
 patents
8. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Smart Lighting
Gesture Recognition
Electric Vehicle Charging
Battery Temperature Control
Opto-Electronic Devices
Thin Film Transistor
Traffic Sign Recognition
Conducting Polymer
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D1051481 - Lamp (2024-11-12),
2. 11815251 - Smart lighting device equipped with user interface capable of gesture recognition (2023-11-14),
3. 11634042 - Apparatus and method for controlling locking of a charging inlet of a vehicle (2023-04-25),
4. 10963930 - Apparatus for automatically billing a vehicle left unattended in a charging station, a system having same, and a method thereof (2021-03-30),
5. 10913361 - Battery temperature control system and method (2021-02-09),
6. 10322636 - Apparatus and method for electrically connecting charger to electric vehicle (2019-06-18),
7. 10084965 - Omnidirectional high resolution tracking and recording apparatus and method (2018-09-25),
8. 9501703 - Apparatus and method for recognizing traffic sign board (2016-11-22),
9. 7968651 - Conducting polymer film composition for organic opto-electronic device comprising graft copolymer of self-doped conducting polymer and organic opto-electronic device using the same (2011-06-28),
10. 7875208 - Conductive copolymer, conductive copolymer composition, film and opto-electronic device using the same (2011-01-25),
11. 7834352 - Method of fabricating thin film transistor (2010-11-16),
12. 7645556 - Composition for forming organic insulating film and method for forming pattern of organic insulating film using the same (2010-01-12),
13. 7547574 - Organic thin film transistor(s) and method(s) for fabricating the same (2009-06-16),
14. 7341897 - Method of fabricating thin film transistor (2008-03-11),
15. 7205096 - Method for forming metal pattern by using metal nanocrystals (2007-04-17),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Tae Woo Lee

Introduction

Tae Woo Lee is a prominent inventor based in Seoul, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in smart lighting solutions. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Lee continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is a smart lighting device equipped with a user interface capable of gesture recognition. This innovative device includes a main body with a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting unit, a sensing unit that detects hand gestures, and an integrated control unit that manages various control modes such as brightness and color temperature settings. The device is designed to enhance user experience by allowing adjustments through simple gestures, making it a cutting-edge solution in smart home technology.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Tae Woo Lee has worked with leading companies in the technology sector. Notably, he has been associated with Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Company, where he has contributed to various projects that emphasize innovation and user-centric design.

Collaborations

Lee has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Sang Yoon Lee and Jin Cheol Shin. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Tae Woo Lee exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his impressive portfolio of patents and contributions to the technology industry. His work continues to inspire advancements in smart devices, making everyday life more convenient and efficient.

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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