Patents by Inventor Gerhard PICHLER
Gerhard PICHLER 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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Patent number: 11983985Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing a wagering game having real-world and virtual elements includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user. At least one first gaming element in the scene corresponds to a first outcome of the wagering game. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one second gaming element in real time. The method further includes displaying the at least one second gaming element to the user in association with the at least one first gaming element as part of the scene so that the second gaming element is displayed as part of the wagering game, wherein the at least one first gaming element and the at least one second gaming element corresponds to a second outcome of the wagering game.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: IGTInventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia-Ines Lerchbaumer
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Publication number: 20240046735Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided. A gaming device includes a non-optical gesture input device to detect gesture inputs performed by a user, a processor circuit and a memory coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to receive a first gesture input value from the non-optical gesture input device and that corresponds to a user-specific gesture that the user performs, associate the first gesture input value with a first gaming device operation to be performed by the gaming device, and responsive to receiving the first gesture input value that is associated with the first gaming device operation, cause the gaming device to perform the first gaming device operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Michael RUSS, Stephan ADAMEK, Elisabeth KISS, Gerhard PICHLER, Bruno RITTNER, Thomas TRENKLER
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Publication number: 20230169821Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing a wagering game having real-world and virtual elements includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user. At least one first gaming element in the scene corresponds to a first outcome of the wagering game. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one second gaming element in real time. The method further includes displaying the at least one second gaming element to the user in association with the at least one first gaming element as part of the scene so that the second gaming element is displayed as part of the wagering game, wherein the at least one first gaming element and the at least one second gaming element corresponds to a second outcome of the wagering game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia-Ines Lerchbaumer
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Patent number: 11551510Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing a wagering game having real-world and virtual elements includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user. At least one first gaming element in the scene corresponds to a first outcome of the wagering game. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one second gaming element in real time. The method further includes displaying the at least one second gaming element to the user in association with the at least one first gaming element as part of the scene so that the second gaming element is displayed as part of the wagering game, wherein the at least one first gaming element and the at least one second gaming element corresponds to a second outcome of the wagering game.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia Ines Lerchbaumer
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Patent number: 11430291Abstract: A method of displaying player information in a casino using alternate reality includes generating a live video signal of a gaming environment using a camera on an electronic device; determining an identity of a player who is visible in the live video signal; retrieving information about the player from a database of registered players in response to the determined player identity; and displaying information about the player to a user of the electronic device so that the information appears to the user to be adjacent or on the player.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: IGTInventors: Michael Russ, Stefan Keilwert, Lukas Angermayer, Klaus Achmüller, Dieter Goriup, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhöfer, Martin Lasser, Stefan Koller, Gerhard Pichler, Julia-Ines Lerchbaumer, Petra Wagner
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Publication number: 20210082235Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing a wagering game having real-world and virtual elements includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user. At least one first gaming element in the scene corresponds to a first outcome of the wagering game. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one second gaming element in real time. The method further includes displaying the at least one second gaming element to the user in association with the at least one first gaming element as part of the scene so that the second gaming element is displayed as part of the wagering game, wherein the at least one first gaming element and the at least one second gaming element corresponds to a second outcome of the wagering game.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia Ines Lerchbaumer
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Patent number: 10741006Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing player action recommendations in real time includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user, wherein the scene comprises at least one gaming element associated with a game having a plurality of game rules. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one value for each gaming element of the at least one gaming element in real time. The method further includes determining, based on the at least one gaming value and at least one of the plurality of rules, a player action recommendation in real time. The method further includes displaying an indication of the player action recommendation to the user in real time.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: IGTInventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Stefan Koller, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia Ines Lerchbaumer, Petra Wagner
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Patent number: 10411883Abstract: Devices for sampling a plurality of input signals are provided, wherein a sampling device is controlled to sample the input signals in a random order with additional delays. Other embodiments relate to voltage monitoring systems and corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Martin Pernull, Andreas Kalt, Gerhard Pichler, Franz Wachter, Bernhard Wotruba
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Publication number: 20190051100Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing player action recommendations in real time includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user, wherein the scene comprises at least one gaming element associated with a game having a plurality of game rules. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one value for each gaming element of the at least one gaming element in real time. The method further includes determining, based on the at least one gaming value and at least one of the plurality of rules, a player action recommendation in real time. The method further includes displaying an indication of the player action recommendation to the user in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Stefan Koller, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia Ines Lerchbaumer, Petra Wagner
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Publication number: 20190051094Abstract: A method of displaying player information in a casino using alternate reality includes generating a live video signal of a gaming environment using a camera on an electronic device; determining an identity of a player who is visible in the live video signal; retrieving information about the player from a database of registered players in response to the determined player identity; and displaying information about the player to a user of the electronic device so that the information appears to the user to be adjacent or on the player.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Michael Russ, Stefan Keilwert, Lukas Angermayer, Klaus Achmüller, Dieter Goriup, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhöfer, Martin Lasser, Stefan Koller, Gerhard Pichler, Julia-Ines Lerchbaumer, Petra Wagner
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Publication number: 20190051103Abstract: An augmented reality method for providing a wagering game having real-world and virtual elements includes generating a live video signal of a scene associated with a field of view of a user. At least one first gaming element in the scene corresponds to a first outcome of the wagering game. The method further includes determining, based on the live video signal, at least one second gaming element in real time. The method further includes displaying the at least one second gaming element to the user in association with the at least one first gaming element as part of the scene so that the second gaming element is displayed as part of the wagering game, wherein the at least one first gaming element and the at least one second gaming element corresponds to a second outcome of the wagering game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Michael Russ, Lukas Angermayer, Gerhard Pichler, Elisabeth Kiss, Caprice Mitterhoefer, Martin Lasser, Julia-Ines Lerchbaumer
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Patent number: 10087872Abstract: According to an embodiment, a controller system that is configured to drive a power switch includes a driver integrated circuit (IC), which includes an interface circuit, a synchronization circuit, and a drive circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive a control scheme over a serial interface. The synchronization circuit is coupled to the interface circuit and is configured to receive an angular position signal and synchronize a drive signal with the angular position signal, where the drive signal is based on the control scheme. The drive circuit is coupled to the synchronization circuit and is configured to drive the power switch using the drive signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Christian Schweikert, Gerhard Pichler, Marco Nicolo, Frank Auer, Guenther Mohr, Juergen Schaefer, Patrick Leteinturier
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Patent number: 9829052Abstract: The invention describes a switchable clutch for a motor vehicle with hybrid drive, wherein the hybrid drive has a voltage system with a voltage exceeding the 12-volt on-board electrical system voltage of the motor vehicle, composed of a friction disk clutch with an actuator, which can have electricity applied to it, for the actuation of the friction disk clutch in the sense of opening or closing, and wherein the actuator can be actuated with a voltage of the voltage system of the hybrid drive, said voltage exceeding the 12-volt on-board electrical system voltage of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KGInventors: Wolfgang Schweiger, Martin Stocker, Matthias Kohlhauser, Gerhard Pichler, Dominik Schober
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Publication number: 20170138292Abstract: According to an embodiment, a controller system that is configured to drive a power switch includes a driver integrated circuit (IC), which includes an interface circuit, a synchronization circuit, and a drive circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive a control scheme over a serial interface. The synchronization circuit is coupled to the interface circuit and is configured to receive an angular position signal and synchronize a drive signal with the angular position signal, where the drive signal is based on the control scheme. The drive circuit is coupled to the synchronization circuit and is configured to drive the power switch using the drive signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Christian Schweikert, Gerhard Pichler, Marco Nicolo, Frank Auer, Guenther Mohr, Juergen Schaefer, Patrick Leteinturier
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Publication number: 20170118012Abstract: Devices for sampling a plurality of input signals are provided, wherein a sampling device is controlled to sample the input signals in a random order with additional delays. Other embodiments relate to voltage monitoring systems and corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Martin Pernull, Andreas Kalt, Gerhard Pichler, Franz Wachter, Bernhard Wotruba
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Patent number: 9582441Abstract: Various methods and devices involving a slave device are discussed. The slave device, which may be without a clock input, receives a clock message and generates a clock based on the received clock message. In some embodiments, the slave device receives a further clock message and transmits a confirmation message simultaneously with receiving the further clock message. In other embodiments, determining a clock may comprise sampling the clock message with an internal system clock and providing the clock based on located edges. Other techniques are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: David Levy, Gerhard Pichler
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Publication number: 20150369303Abstract: The invention describes a switchable clutch for a motor vehicle with hybrid drive, wherein the hybrid drive has a voltage system with a voltage exceeding the 12-volt on-board electrical system voltage of the motor vehicle, composed of a friction disk clutch with an actuator, which can have electricity applied to it, for the actuation of the friction disk clutch in the sense of opening or closing, and wherein the actuator can be actuated with a voltage of the voltage system of the hybrid drive, said voltage exceeding the 12-volt on-board electrical system voltage of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Wolfgang SCHWEIGER, Martin STOCKER, Matthias KOHLHAUSER, Gerhard PICHLER, Dominik SCHOBER
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Publication number: 20150242348Abstract: Various methods and devices involving a slave device are discussed. The slave device, which may be without a clock input, receives a clock message and generates a clock based on the received clock message. In some embodiments, the slave device receives a further clock message and transmits a confirmation message simultaneously with receiving the further clock message. In other embodiments, determining a clock may comprise sampling the clock message with an internal system clock and providing the clock based on located edges. Other techniques are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: David Levy, Gerhard Pichler
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Publication number: 20140091651Abstract: A stator for an electric machine having electrical windings surrounded by a casting compound, and fluid channels for cooling the electrical windings formed in the casting compound in close spatial proximity to the electrical windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: MAGNA Powertrain AG & Co KGInventors: Pirmin Dorfstätter, Gerhard PICHLER, Gereon Johannes PUSCH, Dominik SCHOBER