Patents by Inventor Gerhard Kuhn

Gerhard Kuhn 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).

  • Patent number: 8482663
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode array is disclosed which has two light-emitting diodes which are connected in antiparallel with one another, and a power supply which is suitable for energizing the light-emitting diodes independently of one another in the forward direction. In addition, an optical recording apparatus and a method for the pulsed operation of a light-emitting diode are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Nadir Farchtchian, Günter Kirchberger, Gerhard Kuhn, Monika Rose, Michael Sailer, Andreas Stich
  • Publication number: 20130114292
    Abstract: A surface light guide has a radiation exit area extending along a main extension plane of the surface light guide and is provided for laterally coupling radiation. The surface light guide includes scattering locations for scattering the coupled radiation. The surface light guide includes a first boundary surface and a second boundary surface which delimit the light conductance of the coupled-in radiation in the vertical direction. A first layer and a second layer are formed on each other in the vertical direction between the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface. Further disclosed are a planar emitter including at least one surface light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Brick, Stephan Kaiser, Gerhard Kuhn, Ales Markytan, Julius Muschaweck, Christian Neugirg
  • Publication number: 20130100696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface light source with a lighting surface that includes at least one semiconductor body that emits electromagnetic radiation from its front side during operation. Decoupling structures are suitable for producing a local variation of the light density on the lighting surface, so that the light density is increased in at least one illumination area with respect to a background area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Brick, Joachim Frank, Uli Hiller, Stephan Kaiser, Gerhard Kuhn, Ales Markytan, Julius Muschaweck, Christian Neugirg
  • Patent number: 8374605
    Abstract: A serving call session control function unit (S-CSCF) is provided within an IMS-based service communication system in order to register a user of a mobile communication terminal for communication service in a mobile communication system. The IMS-based service communication system has several call session control function units and at least one interrogation call session control function unit (I-CSCF). The mobile communication system is equipped with at least one policy decision point unit (PDP). To select a suitable S-CSCF unit, user information is first determined using a user context server unit that is assigned to the policy decision point unit and network information is determined using a network context server unit. The user information and network information are interlinked in the policy decision point unit (PDP) and user-specific and/or network-specific selection criteria are derived from said information and are taken into consideration to select a suitable S-CSCF unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Seimens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Christoph Pollak, Erwin Postmann, Robert Seidl
  • Patent number: 8189123
    Abstract: A projection apparatus is specified, comprising a light modulator having a light receiving region with a cross-sectional area to be illuminated of the size AM and a maximum acceptance angle ? for incident light, and at least one light source by means of which, during its operation, a light cone is produced for illuminating said cross-sectional area of said light receiving region and which comprises a number N of LED chips having a maximum radiation angle ?. At least one of the LED chips has a radiation decoupling area of the size AD. The relation 0.7·(AM·sin2(?))/(AD·sin2(?)·n2)?N?1.3·(AM·sin2(?))/(AD·sin2(?)·n2) applies, where n is equal to 1 or to the refractive index of a coupling medium with which the LED chips are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Moritz Engl, Patrick Kromotis, Stefan Grötsch, Josef Hüttner, Mario Wanninger, Georg Bogner
  • Publication number: 20110310842
    Abstract: A method and a device for data processing in a mobile communication network are provided, wherein a control information is conveyed between a mobile terminal and an anchor node within said mobile communication network, and wherein based on said control information, a handover synchronization between a source network and a target access network is conducted utilizing an intermediate state of a mobility management. Furthermore, a communication system is suggested comprising said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Jochen Eisl, Gerhard Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20090312003
    Abstract: A serving call session control function unit (S-CSCF) is provided within an IMS-based service communication system in order to register a user of a mobile communication terminal for communication service in a mobile communication system. The IMS-based service communication system has several call session control function units and at least one interrogation call session control function unit (I-CSCF). The mobile communication system is equipped with at least one policy decision point unit (PDP). To select a suitable S-CSCF unit, user information is first determined using a user context server unit that is assigned to the policy decision point unit and network information is determined using a network context server unit. The user information and network information are interlinked in the policy decision point unit (PDP) and user-specific and/or network-specific selection criteria are derived from said information and are taken into consideration to select a suitable S-CSCF unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Christoph Pollak, Erwin Postmann, Robert Seidl
  • Publication number: 20080297644
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode array is disclosed which has two light-emitting diodes which are connected in antiparallel with one another, and a power supply which is suitable for energizing the light-emitting diodes independently of one another in the forward direction. In addition, an optical recording apparatus and a method for the pulsed operation of a light-emitting diode are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Nadir Farchtchian, Gunter Kirchberger, Gerhard Kuhn, Monika Rose, Michael Sailer, Andreas Stich
  • Publication number: 20080245788
    Abstract: An electric appliance comprises in particular an interior space which is separable from an outside environment and at least one radiation-emitting device arranged in the interior space for emitting electromagnetic radiation into the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Vi-En Choong, Gerhard Kuhn, Feng Cheng, Mathew Mathai, Kar Phooi Foong, Qi Chen, Dmytro Poplavskyy
  • Publication number: 20080192153
    Abstract: A projection apparatus is specified, comprising a light modulator having a light receiving region with a cross-sectional area to be illuminated of the size AM and a maximum acceptance angle a for incident light, and at least one light source by means of which, during its operation, a light cone is produced for illuminating said cross-sectional area of said light receiving region and which comprises a number N of LED chips having a maximum radiation angle ?. At least one of the LED chips has a radiation decoupling area of the size AD. The relation 0.7·(AM·sin2(?))/(AD·sin2(?)·n2)?N?1.3·(AM·sin2(?))/(AD·sin2(?)·n2) applies, where n is equal to 1 or to the refractive index of a coupling medium with which the LED chips are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Moritz Engl, Patrick Kromotis, Stefan Grotsch, Josef Huttner, Mario Wanninger, Georg Bogner
  • Publication number: 20070275304
    Abstract: Among other things, a method for the production of a modified material, for example, a carbon material, is described, having the following steps: Generation of a high-frequency field in a chamber (2) of a plasmatron (1); introduction of a plasma gas into chamber (2); generation of a plasma with the plasma gas by the high-frequency field; and introduction of initial material into the plasma. In addition a plasmatron (1) is described for the production of a modified material (M), having: a chamber (2), at least one high-frequency inductor (3) disposed in at least one region of chamber (2), a gas supply line (10, 11) for introducing a plasma gas into the region of a high-frequency field generated by high-frequency inductor (3), and a material supply line (4) for blowing in initial material with a transport gas into the plasma generated by high-frequency inductor (3) with the plasma gas. Finally, it also describes a modified carbon material which is correspondingly produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Joerg Friedrich, Gerhard Kuhn, Reinhard Mach, Heinz-Eberhard Maneck, Walter Schutz, Ludwig Jorissen, Ulrich Storr, Margret Wohlfahrt-Mehrens
  • Patent number: 6853657
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for determining the output power of a semiconductor laser diode being operated with a diode current. A defined measuring current, which is less than the threshold current of the semiconductor laser diode, is conducted in a conducting direction through the semiconductor laser diode. The forward voltage drop across the semiconductor laser diode is measured, and the temperature of the laser-active region of the semiconductor laser diode is determined from the measured forward voltage by using at least one calibration curve. The invention makes a simple and precise determination of the output power possible without requiring an additional measuring device, for example, a monitor diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ludwig Althaus, Gerhard Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6781209
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic component with a light emitting or light receiving element (1) and a system carrier (9) supporting the element (1). The element (1) emits or receives light on a light transmitting surface (1a), an auxiliary carrier (2) made of heat conductive material and transparent at least in some areas or at least translucent being provided. Said auxiliary carrier (2) is connected to the system carrier (9) and is thermally coupled to the element (1). The invention also relates to a method for the production of such an optoelectronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ludwig Althaus, Gerhard Kuhn, Wolfgang Gramann
  • Patent number: 6729774
    Abstract: An electro-optical module includes a connector and a module body having an electro-optical converter. The connector accommodates one end of a fiber optic waveguide segment and aligns it with the optical connector interface at the side of the module body. The connector interface is provided at the top side of the module body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Alfred Rast, Gerhard Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6731882
    Abstract: The transceiver module has the transmitter and receiver mounted on one side of a leadframe above light passage openings formed therein. A beam deflection receptacle, containing a fiber connection opening, at least one beam splitter and a deflection mirror, is fixed on the other side of the lead frame. The external electrical terminals of the leadframe are bent around a plastic covering and shaped out to form terminal areas, so that the module is suitable for SMT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans Ludwig Althaus, Klaus Panzer, Gerhard Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6722793
    Abstract: An optical bidirectional transceiver module includes a module body having an opening, an inner hollow space and a fiber pin pushed through the opening into the inner hollow space. The fiber pin has a centric bored hole in which a light-conducting fiber is guided. A wavelength-selective filter or a beam splitter is located at a beveled end surface of the fiber pin. Radiation from an externally coupled light waveguide is emitted through the light-conducting fiber and reflected at the filter to a first optoelectronic component (transmitter). Received light radiation passes through the filter and impinges on a second optoelectronic component (receiver).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ludwig Althaus, Gerhard Kuhn, Alfred Hartl, Markus Wicke
  • Publication number: 20030156606
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for determining the output power of a semiconductor laser diode being operated with a diode current. A defined measuring current, which is less than the threshold current of the semiconductor laser diode, is conducted in a conducting direction through the semiconductor laser diode. The forward voltage drop across the semiconductor laser diode is measured, and the temperature of the laser-active region of the semiconductor laser diode is determined from the measured forward voltage by using at least one calibration curve. The invention makes a simple and precise determination of the output voltage possible without requiring an additional measuring device, for example, a monitor diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Hans-Ludwig Althaus, Gerhard Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6607309
    Abstract: An optical device includes a surface-mountable optical component with a base member having a recess filled with a transparent filler and a VCSEL element arranged in the recess. A receptacle is attached to the surface-mountable optical component. The receptacle is for receiving an optical fiber to optically connect the VCSEL element to the optical fiber. Accordingly, an inexpensive way of coupling a VCSEL element with an optical fiber is provided. In particular, the surface-mountable component can be produced using a high volume production so that the overall costs of the optical device are reduced, even if the receptacle is produced in lower numbers due to varying requirements in the way that the VCSEL will be coupled to an optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Hans-Ludwig Althaus, Alfred Rast, Wolfgang Gramann, Michael Sailer, Hubert Schmid, Markus Wicke, Sven Weber-Rabsilber, Wilhelm Karsten
  • Patent number: 6550982
    Abstract: An optoelectronic module is disclosed, which can be connected optically and electrically in a simply way. The optoeletronic module consists of a SMD-housing (1) for the electrical connection and a connector (5), on which a MT-plug is fitted, for the optical connection. The SMD-housing is assigned to the MT-plug. It includes a plug connector (5), which contains the optical/electrical interface and is positively fixed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Albert Auburger, Hans Hurt, Bernd Waidhas, Joachim Reill, Gerhard Kuhn, Martin Weigert, Markus Wicke, Peter Gattinger
  • Patent number: 6536959
    Abstract: A coupling configuration for connecting an optical fiber provided with a coupling end face at one end to an optoelectronic element is described. A coupling element is disposed between the end of the optical fiber and the optoelectronic element in order to reduce back-reflections. The coupling element, which is made of an optically transmissive material, is in physical contact with the coupling end face of the optical fiber, and its side facing the optoelectronic element has a surface region which reduces back-reflections. To simplify and shorten the coupling housing, the coupling element is of lens-like configuration, for example in the form of a ball, and is held directly in the coupling housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Kuhn, Alfred Hartl, Joachim Schulze