Patents by Inventor Daniel Neuwirth

Daniel Neuwirth 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).

  • Device and method for producing active haptic feedback
    Patent number: 11850630
    Abstract: A device and a method for producing haptic feedback are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Roman Puchleitner, Aditya Rajapurkar, Andreas Pentscher-Stani
  • Device that conveys haptic feedback, and component comprising the device
    Patent number: 11640205
    Abstract: A device including a piezoelectric actuator that can detect the actuation force and provide haptic feedback. The longitudinal extension of the actuator, generated for this purpose, can be reinforced in the desired direction by a deformable metal sheet. The deformable metal sheet is adhered on and has a borehole for pressure equalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Aditya Rajapurkar, Roman Puchleitner, Daniel Neuwirth, Maximillian Prall
  • Apparatus for producing a haptic feedback
    Patent number: 11592905
    Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a base plate, an interface with a touch-sensitive surface, a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical reinforcing element, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the interface, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is configured to deform, as a result of a change of an extension of the piezoelectric actuator, in a first direction such that a partial region of the mechanical reinforcing element is moved relative to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a force is applied to the interface, wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction lateral to the touch-sensitive surface, or wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction perpendicular to the touch-sensitive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: TDK ELECTRONICS AG
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Harald Kastl
  • Apparatus for Producing a Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20220326775
    Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a base plate, an interface with a touch-sensitive surface, a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical reinforcing element, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the interface, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is configured to deform, as a result of a change of an extension of the piezoelectric actuator, in a first direction such that a partial region of the mechanical reinforcing element is moved relative to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a force is applied to the interface, wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction lateral to the touch-sensitive surface, or wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction perpendicular to the touch-sensitive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Harald Kastl
  • DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTROCERAMIC COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20220304134
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising an electroceramic component (1) having a first area (2) and a second area (3), a potting compound (11) at least partially surrounding the electroceramic component (1), and a sleeve-shaped housing (15) which at least partially surrounds the potting compound (11), the housing (15) having, in a first housing section (15a) which surrounds the potting compound (11) in the first area of the electroceramic component (1), a material wherein the thermal conductivity of said material is greater than the thermal conductivity of a material of the housing (15) in a second housing section (15b), and wherein the housing (15) in the second housing section (15b) surrounding the potting compound (11) in the second area of the electroceramic component (1) comprises a non-conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Krumphals, Stefan Breuer, Daniel Neuwirth, Thomas Koidl
  • Apparatus for producing a haptic feedback
    Patent number: 11402914
    Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a base plate, an interface with a touch-sensitive surface, a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical reinforcing element, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the interface, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is configured to deform, as a result of a change of an extension of the piezoelectric actuator, in a first direction such that a partial region of the mechanical reinforcing element is moved relative to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a force is applied to the interface, wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction lateral to the touch-sensitive surface, or wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction perpendicular to the touch-sensitive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: TDK ELECTRONICS AG
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Harald Kastl
  • Driver circuit for analyzing and controlling a piezoelectric component, button providing haptic feedback, and operating method
    Patent number: 11223356
    Abstract: A driver circuit is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Roman Puchleitner, Harald Kastl, Aditya Rajapurkar, Daniel Neuwirth
  • DEVICE PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK, AND COMPONENT COMPRISING SAID DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210365118
    Abstract: A device including a piezoelectric actuator that can detect the actuation force and provide haptic feedback. The longitudinal extension of the actuator, generated for this purpose, can be reinforced in the desired direction by a deformable metal sheet. The deformable metal sheet is adhered on and has a borehole for pressure equalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Aditya Rajapurkar, Roman Puchleitner, Daniel Neuwirth, Maximillian Prall
  • Method for Generating a Haptic Signal
    Publication number: 20210216144
    Abstract: In an embodiment an arrangement includes an operator control element and a component comprising a piezoelectric actuator, wherein the component is arranged below the operator control element, and wherein the component is configured to generate a haptic signal and generate a vibration on the operator control element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Markus Hopfer, Harald Kastl, Daniel Neuwirth, Roman Puchleitner
  • Apparatus for Producing a Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20210141456
    Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a base plate, an interface with a touch-sensitive surface, a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical reinforcing element, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the interface, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is configured to deform, as a result of a change of an extension of the piezoelectric actuator, in a first direction such that a partial region of the mechanical reinforcing element is moved relative to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a force is applied to the interface, wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction lateral to the touch-sensitive surface, or wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction perpendicular to the touch-sensitive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Harald Kastl
  • Device and Method for Producing Active Haptic Feedback
    Publication number: 20210031235
    Abstract: A device and a method for producing haptic feedback are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Neuwirth, Roman Puchleitner, Aditya Rajapurkar, Andreas Pentscher-Stani
  • Driver Circuit for Analyzing and Controlling a Piezoelectric Component, Button Providing Haptic Feedback, and Operating Method
    Publication number: 20200007128
    Abstract: A driver circuit is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Roman Puchleitner, Harald Kastl, M. S. Aditya Rajapurkar, Daniel Neuwirth
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system, and computer program product
    Patent number: 8125339
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100141447
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system, and computer program product
    Patent number: 7633392
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090237253
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: TrenStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel NEUWIRTH
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system and method
    Patent number: 7466232
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Trenstar Tracking Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system and method
    Publication number: 20050258956
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: TrenStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system and method
    Publication number: 20050258937
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: TrenStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth
  • Radio frequency identification asset management system, and computer program product
    Publication number: 20050253704
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system to track and manage assets. Each asset to be tracked is tagged with an RFID tag, and tracked using RFID readers located throughout a facility. Based on the tracking information, the system allows users to manage assets and generate reports regarding the various tagged assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: TrenStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Neuwirth