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Suwon, South Korea

Won-Seok Lee

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Semiconductor Memory Devices. Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Gct Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2002-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Won-Seok Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/won-seok-lee-hley9b5p

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 29 

% Patents Active = 72.4


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 160(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Jose, CA (US) (2003)
  • Gyeonggi-do, KR (2003 - 2015)
  • Daejeon, KR (2016 - 2017)
  • Suwon-si, KR (2007 - 2019)
  • Seoul, KR (2002 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 48 
 
Gct Semiconductor, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 7,633 
 
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 11,790 
 
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
 patents
5. 1 out of 10 
 
Hanlim Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
 patents
6. 1 out of 20,375 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
7. 1 out of 5,859 
 
Kia Corporation
 patents
8. 1 out of 2,792 
 
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
 patents
9. 1 out of 8,637 
 
Lg Chem, Ltd
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2002-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Electric Vehicle Drive
Semiconductor Memory
Secure Key Generation
Phase-Change Memory
Memory Device Access
Thermoplastic Resin
Antenna Beam Control
Wireless Amplifier
GaN Semiconductor
Broadcast Signal Synchronization
Memory System Design
Transparent Resin Composition
29 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12280659 - Electric vehicle drive apparatus (2025-04-21),
2. 11299478 - 2-cyanopyrimidin-4-yl carbamate or urea derivative or salt thereof, and pharmaceutical composition including same (2022-04-12),
3. 11190333 - Apparatus and method for estimating synchronization of broadcast signal in time domain (2021-11-30),
4. 10318188 - Method of controlling memory cell access based on safe address mapping (2019-06-11),
5. 9812789 - Array antenna apparatus for implementing predetermined beam width using predetermined number of antenna elements (2017-11-07),
6. 9624332 - Graft monomer composition for thermoplastic transparent resin, composition for thermoplastic transparent resin using the same, and thermoplastic transparent resin having good transparency and color (2017-04-18),
7. 9547360 - Systems having a maximum sleep mode and method of operating the same (2017-01-17),
8. 9461360 - Apparatus and method for adjusting beam pattern in communication system supporting beam division multiple access scheme (2016-10-04),
9. 9135417 - Apparatus for generating secure key using device and user authentication information (2015-09-15),
10. 8997209 - Memory device comprising a plurality of memory chips, authentication system and authentication method thereof (2015-03-31),
11. 8780656 - Stacked memory device and method of repairing same (2014-07-15),
12. 8190968 - Semiconductor memory device and data error detection and correction method of the same (2012-05-29),
13. 8151052 - Memory card with removable cover (2012-04-03),
14. 8055844 - Memory card and memory storage device using the same (2011-11-08),
15. 7949928 - Semiconductor memory device and data error detection and correction method of the same (2011-05-24),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Won-Seok Lee

Introduction

Won-Seok Lee is a prominent inventor based in Suwon-si, South Korea, known for his significant contributions to the field of pharmaceuticals and signal processing. With an impressive portfolio of 28 patents, his work continues to advance technological innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, two stand out for their potential impact. The first patent details a 2-cyanopyrimidin-4-yl carbamate or urea derivative, which selectively inhibits cathepsin K. This innovation has the capability to be applied in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, offering a novel pharmaceutical composition that could benefit many patients. The second patent provides a method and apparatus for estimating synchronization of a broadcast signal in the time domain. This involves a sophisticated technique that utilizes a synchronization estimation signal, enhancing the reliability of broadcast communications.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Won-Seok Lee has collaborated with renowned companies, including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and GCT Semiconductor, Inc. His experiences in these leading firms have enabled him to hone his skills and contribute pioneering inventions to the industry.

Collaborations

In his journey of innovation, Won-Seok Lee has worked alongside talented individuals such as Kwang-Jin Lee and Beak-Hyung Cho. Their collaborations have fostered an environment of creativity and problem-solving, leading to the successful development of impactful technologies.

Conclusion

Won-Seok Lee's dedication to research and innovation exemplifies the spirit of modern inventors. With a solid foundation of patents, including breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals and signal processing, his work is set to make significant contributions to health and technology, empowering future advancements in these vital areas.

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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