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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Young Pil Kim

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Non-Volatile Memory. Top assignees: Seagate Technology Incorporated, Micron Technology Incorporated, Sandisk Technologies Inc.. Active years: 2010-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Young Pil Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/young-pil-kim-x4v01ugq

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 70.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 90(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Boise, ID (US) (2010 - 2013)
  • Eden Prairie, MN (US) (2010 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 8,750 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 39,294 
 
Micron Technology Incorporated
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 4,966 
 
Sandisk Technologies Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2010-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Data Recovery
Non-Volatile Memory
Leakage Current
Temperature Tracking
Charge Accumulation
Memory Cells
Transistor Gates
Magnetic Tunnel Junction
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11081190 - Reverse sensing for data recovery in non-volatile memory structures (2021-08-03),
2. 9940232 - Post-program conditioning of stacked memory cells prior to an initial read operation (2018-04-10),
3. 9881678 - Fast soft data by detecting leakage current and sensing time (2018-01-30),
4. 9589655 - Fast soft data by detecting leakage current and sensing time (2017-03-07),
5. 9576649 - Charge loss compensation through augmentation of accumulated charge in a memory cell (2017-02-21),
6. 9576624 - Multi-dimentional data randomization (2017-02-21),
7. 9424129 - Methods and systems including at least two types of non-volatile cells (2016-08-23),
8. 9330790 - Temperature tracking to manage threshold voltages in a memory (2016-05-03),
9. 8854772 - Adhesion enhancement of thin film PZT structure (2014-10-07),
10. 8638597 - Bit line charge accumulation sensing for resistive changing memory (2014-01-28),
11. 8617952 - Vertical transistor with hardening implatation (2013-12-31),
12. 8508980 - Polarity dependent switch for resistive sense memory (2013-08-13),
13. 8446752 - Programmable metallization cell switch and memory units containing the same (2013-05-21),
14. 8389363 - Methods of forming field effect transistors, methods of forming field effect transistor gates, methods of forming integrated circuitry comprising a transistor gate array and circuitry peripheral to the gate array, and methods of forming integrated circuitry comprising a transistor gate array including first gates and second grounded isolation gates (2013-03-05),
15. 8288749 - Schottky diode switch and memory units containing the same (2012-10-16),

Title: Young Pil Kim: A Pioneer in Non-Volatile Memory Innovations

Introduction

Young Pil Kim, an accomplished inventor based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, holds an impressive portfolio with 21 patents to his name. His contributions primarily focus on advancing non-volatile memory technologies, showcasing his ingenuity in the field of semiconductor memory.

Latest Patents

Kim's latest inventions illustrate his dedication to improving data recovery methods and memory management. One of his significant patents, "Reverse sensing for data recovery in non-volatile memory structures," presents a method for recovering data in a non-volatile memory system. This involves detecting electrical shorts in memory cells and adjusting voltage biases to facilitate data sensing effectively.

Another noteworthy patent is "Post-program conditioning of stacked memory cells prior to an initial read operation." This technology outlines a method for managing data in stacked semiconductor memory, such as 3D NAND flash memory arrays. The process enhances the performance of memory cells by applying specific pulses that condition the stack, reducing read errors during initial operations.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kim has contributed his expertise to several prominent firms in the technology sector. He has worked at Seagate Technology Incorporated and SanDisk Technologies Inc., where he advanced the state of non-volatile memory solutions.

Collaborations

Kim has collaborated with talented professionals like Chulmin Jung and Yong Lu. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of semiconductor memory technologies, resulting in significant advancements within the industry.

Conclusion

Young Pil Kim's innovations have made a remarkable impact on the field of non-volatile memory systems. With his numerous patents and collaborations with industry experts, he continues to shape the future of memory technology and contribute to advancements that benefit various applications and sectors.

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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