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Daejeon, South Korea

Young Sun Kim

This inventor holds 40 USPTO granted patents and 17 published patent applications, primarily in Optical Networking. Top assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Telecommunication Authority, Abd Korea Telecommunications Authority. Active years: 1995-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Young Sun Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/young-sun-kim-ffvc2bvy

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 40 

% Patents Active = 45.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 182(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Daejeon-si, KR (2015)
  • Gwangju-si, KR (2017)
  • Daejeon, KR (1995 - 2020)
  • Gwangju, KR (2015 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal38 out of 11,777 
 
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 192 
 
Korea Telecommunication Authority
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1 
 
Abd Korea Telecommunications Authority
 patent
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Kns Inc.
 patent
5. 1 out of 12,768 
 
Lg Display Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1995-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Module
Sensor Data Processing
Mixed Reality
Wavelength Division
Optical Transceiver
Image Processing
Graphene Nano Device
Network Security
Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
Optical Sensor
Video Processing
Television Broadcasting
40 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12719157 - Satellite antenna radome for submarines with high water pressure resistance (2026-08-25),
2. 10674077 - Apparatus and method for providing mixed reality content (2020-06-02),
3. 10591714 - Endoscopic apparatus for thermal distribution monitoring (2020-03-17),
4. 10478091 - Method and device for detecting position of micro robot using ultra wide-band impulse radar signal (2019-11-19),
5. 10462489 - Image processing device and processing method thereof (2019-10-29),
6. 10373539 - Power supply unit and display device including the same (2019-08-06),
7. 10338326 - Multi-channel optical subassembly structure comprising an alignment jig and method of packaging the structure (2019-07-02),
8. 10209440 - Imaging sensor with Bragg filter and method of manufacturing the same (2019-02-19),
9. 10057451 - Astral lamp device having detachable and angle-controllable LED module blocks and method of setting the same (2018-08-21),
10. 10018791 - Multi-channel optical subassembly and method of manufacturing the same (2018-07-10),
11. 9846286 - Wavelength division multi-channel optical module and manufacturing method thereof (2017-12-19),
12. 9768866 - Optical wavelength and power measurement device (2017-09-19),
13. 9743106 - Apparatus for video processing and method for the same (2017-08-22),
14. 9541714 - Bidirectional optical transceiver module and method of aligning the same (2017-01-10),
15. 9534889 - Wavelength-selectable coating thickness measurement apparatus (2017-01-03),

Title: Young Sun Kim: Innovator in Mixed Reality and Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Introduction

Young Sun Kim, a prolific inventor from Daejeon, South Korea, holds an impressive portfolio with 39 patents to his name. His work primarily focuses on advanced technologies that enhance user experiences and improve medical monitoring solutions.

Latest Patents

Among Young Sun Kim's latest inventions, one notable patent is the "Apparatus and method for providing mixed reality content." This innovative apparatus is designed to recognize an object of interest (OOI) within a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) image, generating metadata that enhances the viewing experience by overlaying this data on the VR content. Another significant invention is the "Endoscopic apparatus for thermal distribution monitoring," which provides a functional image combining real and thermal images. This endoscopic device includes an image collecting unit with the capability to capture thermal and real images, a controller that regulates which image is transmitted based on a preset schedule, and a display that showcases the processed images.

Career Highlights

Young Sun Kim has built a robust career at prominent research institutions, including the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and the Korea Telecommunication Authority. His contributions in these organizations have significantly advanced research and development in telecommunications and imaging technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Young Sun Kim has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Hyun Seo Kang and Hyoung Jun Park. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and driven the success of various projects in the field of technology.

Conclusion

As an inventor, Young Sun Kim continues to push the boundaries of technology with his groundbreaking patents. His work not only enhances mixed reality experiences but also provides critical tools for medical monitoring, showcasing the impact of innovation on everyday life.

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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