Patents by Inventor Christian HOEPPNER
Christian HOEPPNER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230098223Abstract: Systems and methods are described for measuring velocity of an object detected by a light detection and ranging (lidar) system. According to some aspects a method may include receiving a lidar dataset generated by the lidar system, transforming the lidar dataset into a first layer dataset and a second layer dataset, and converting the first layer dataset into a first image and the second layer dataset into a second image. The method may also include performing a feature detection operation that identifies at least one feature in the first image and the same feature in the second image, locating a first location of the feature in the first image and a second location of the feature in the second image, and generating a velocity estimate of the feature based on a difference between the first location and the second location and a difference between the different time intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: ARGO AI, LLCInventors: Basel Alghanem, Benjamin David Ballard, Russell Schloss, Christian Höeppner, Mark Ollis, George Peter Kenneth Carr
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Patent number: 10775170Abstract: A method for manufacturing a MEMS element, including the following: forming a least one stationary weight element and at least one moving weight element in the MEMS element, and positioning at least one fixing element at the stationary weight element and at the moving weight element, the fixing element being formed so as to be able to be severed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Joerg Braeuer, Christian Hoeppner, Lars Tebje
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Patent number: 10753742Abstract: A micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor includes a first Coriolis element. The micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor further includes a first drive beam arranged along the first Coriolis element. The first drive beam is coupled via a first spring to the first Coriolis element. The micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor further includes a first drive electrode carrier extending from the first drive beam in a direction opposite to the first Coriolis element. The first drive electrode carrier is configured to carry a multiplicity of first drive electrodes extending parallel to the first drive beam.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Reinhard Neul, Torsten Ohms, Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner, Odd-Axel Pruetz, Benjamin Schmidt, Rolf Scheben, Friedjof Heuck
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Patent number: 10753743Abstract: A micromechanical yaw rate sensor includes a substrate and a rotationally oscillating mass having a rotationally oscillating mass bearing. The rotationally oscillating mass bearing includes a rocker bar, a rocker spring rod which resiliently connects the rocker bar to the substrate, and two support spring rods which resiliently connect, on opposite sides of the rocker spring rod, the rocker bar to the rotationally oscillating mass.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Reinhard Neul, Torsten Ohms, Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner, Odd-Axel Pruetz, Benjamin Schmidt, Rolf Scheben, Friedjof Heuck
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Patent number: 10655965Abstract: A rotation rate sensor having a first structure movable with respect to the substrate, a second structure movable with respect to the substrate and with respect to the first structure, a first drive structure for deflecting the first structure with a motion component parallel to a first axis, and a second drive structure for deflecting the second structure with a motion component parallel to the first axis. The first and second structures are excitable to oscillate in counter-phase, with motion components parallel to the first axis, the first drive structure having a first spring mounted on the substrate to counteract a pivoting of the first structure around an axis parallel to a second axis extending perpendicularly to a principal extension plane, the second drive structure having a second spring mounted on the substrate to counteracts a pivoting of the second structure around a further axis parallel to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Andreas Lassl, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Christian Hoeppner, Mirko Hattass, Thorsten Balslink
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Patent number: 10557710Abstract: A rotation rate sensor including a substrate having a main plane of extension, a first rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a first rotation rate about an axis that is in parallel to a first axis extending in parallel to the main plane of extension, and a second rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a second rotation rate about an axis that is parallel to a second axis extending perpendicularly with respect to the main plane of extension. Also included is drive device for deflecting a first structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and a second structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and also for deflecting a third structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, and a fourth structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, in such a way that the first, second, third, and fourth structures are excitable into a mechanically coupled oscillation.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GMBHInventors: Andreas Lassl, Benjamin Schmidt, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Mirko Hattass, Thorsten Balslink, Christian Hoeppner
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Patent number: 10502569Abstract: A rotation rate sensor includes a first rotationally suspended mass that exhibits a first axis of rotation. The first mass includes a first rotation-rate-measuring element that captures a first rate of rotation about the first axis of rotation and that outputs the first rate of rotation in a first signal. The sensor further includes a second rotationally suspended mass that exhibits a second axis of rotation and is arranged parallel to the first axis of rotation. The second mass includes a second rotation-rate-measuring element that captures a second rate of rotation about the second axis of rotation and that outputs the second rate of rotation in a second signal. The sensor further includes a propulsion device that propels the first and second mass and an evaluating device that outputs a difference of the signals as a third rate of rotation to be measured.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20190056226Abstract: A micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor includes a first Coriolis element. The micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor further includes a first drive beam arranged along the first Coriolis element. The first drive beam is coupled via a first spring to the first Coriolis element. The micromechanical rate-of-rotation sensor further includes a first drive electrode carrier extending from the first drive beam in a direction opposite to the first Coriolis element. The first drive electrode carrier is configured to carry a multiplicity of first drive electrodes extending parallel to the first drive beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Reinhard Neul, Torsten Ohms, Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner, Odd-Axel Pruetz, Benjamin Schmidt, Rolf Scheben, Friedjof Heuck
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Publication number: 20180321039Abstract: A micromechanical yaw rate sensor includes a substrate and a rotationally oscillating mass having a rotationally oscillating mass bearing. The rotationally oscillating mass bearing includes a rocker bar, a rocker spring rod which resiliently connects the rocker bar to the substrate, and two support spring rods which resiliently connect, on opposite sides of the rocker spring rod, the rocker bar to the rotationally oscillating mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Reinhard Neul, Torsten Ohms, Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner, Odd-Axel Pruetz, Benjamin Schmidt, Rolf Scheben, Friedjof Heuck
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Publication number: 20180231381Abstract: A rotation rate sensor including a substrate having a main plane of extension, a first rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a first rotation rate about an axis that is in parallel to a first axis extending in parallel to the main plane of extension, and a second rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a second rotation rate about an axis that is parallel to a second axis extending perpendicularly with respect to the main plane of extension. Also included is drive device for deflecting a first structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and a second structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and also for deflecting a third structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, and a fourth structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, in such a way that the first, second, third, and fourth structures are excitable into a mechanically coupled oscillation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Robert Bosch GMBHInventors: Andreas Lassl, Benjamin Schmidt, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Mirko Hattass, Thorsten Balslink, Christian Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20180202808Abstract: A rotation rate sensor having a first structure movable with respect to the substrate, a second structure movable with respect to the substrate and with respect to the first structure, a first drive structure for deflecting the first structure with a motion component parallel to a first axis, and a second drive structure for deflecting the second structure with a motion component parallel to the first axis. The first and second structures are excitable to oscillate in counter-phase, with motion components parallel to the first axis, the first drive structure having a first spring mounted on the substrate to counteract a pivoting of the first structure around an axis parallel to a second axis extending perpendicularly to a principal extension plane, the second drive structure having a second spring mounted on the substrate to counteracts a pivoting of the second structure around a further axis parallel to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Andreas Lassl, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Christian Hoeppner, Mirko Hattass, Thorsten Balslink
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Publication number: 20180128614Abstract: A rotation rate sensor includes a first rotationally suspended mass that exhibits a first axis of rotation. The first mass includes a first rotation-rate-measuring element that captures a first rate of rotation about the first axis of rotation and that outputs the first rate of rotation in a first signal. The sensor further includes a second rotationally suspended mass that exhibits a second axis of rotation and is arranged parallel to the first axis of rotation. The second mass includes a second rotation-rate-measuring element that captures a second rate of rotation about the second axis of rotation and that outputs the second rate of rotation in a second signal. The sensor further includes a propulsion device that propels the first and second mass and an evaluating device that outputs a difference of the signals as a third rate of rotation to be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Robert Maul, Mirko Hattass, Christian Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20180045515Abstract: A micromechanical sensor core for an inertial sensor, having a movable seismic mass, a defined number of anchor elements, by which the seismic mass is fastened on a substrate, a defined number of stop devices fastened on the substrate for stopping the seismic mass, a first springy stop element, a second springy stop element and a solid stop element being developed on the stop device. The stop elements are designed in such a way that the seismic mass is able to strike in succession against the first springy stop element, the second springy stop element and the solid stop element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Barbara Simoni, Christian Hoeppner, Denis Gugel, Guenther-Nino-Carlo Ullrich, Sebastian Guenther, Timm Hoehr, Johannes Seelhorst
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Publication number: 20170059321Abstract: A method for manufacturing a MEMS element, including the following: forming a least one stationary weight element and at least one moving weight element in the MEMS element, and positioning at least one fixing element at the stationary weight element and at the moving weight element, the fixing element being formed so as to be able to be severed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Joerg BRAEUER, Christian HOEPPNER, Lars TEBJE
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Publication number: 20160138666Abstract: A micromechanical spring for an inertial sensor, including segments of a monocrystalline base material, the segments having surfaces which are situated at a right angle to one another with respect to a plane of oscillation of the spring and normal to the plane of oscillation of the spring, the segments being manufactured in a crystal-direction-dependent etching process and each having two different orientations normal to the plane of oscillation, in which the spring includes a defined number of segments situated in a defined manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Christian HOEPPNER, Benjamin Schmidt, Mirko Hattass, Odd-Axel Pruetz, Robert Maul, Friedjof Heuck, Rolf Scheben, Torsten Ohms, Reinhard Neul