Patents by Inventor Kai Benjamins

Kai Benjamins 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).

  • Publication number: 20240105046
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to enable performance of a lens distance test in head-mounted displays (HMDs) to determine the distance between a user's eye and a lens of the HMD (e.g. the display lens in a virtual or augmented reality device). In embodiments, the HMD is configured to determine a current pose of the eye based on a series of captured eye images. The pose information is used to determine the distance from the apex of the cornea to a closest point on the lens. If the determined distance is too small or too large, an alert or notification is generated instructing to adjust the HMD or change the light seal to achieve better distancing, in order to reduce the risk of eye injury and/or improve user experience. In embodiments, the lens distance test may be repeated during a user session to reevaluate and/or monitor the lens distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Yin Tsai, Kai Benjamin Quack, Hua Gao, Tom Sengelaub, Alper Yildirim
  • Patent number: 11918529
    Abstract: A fluid-driven actuator 100 includes a bending actuator 200 including a first wall portion 201, a second wall portion 203 cooperating with the first wall portion 201 to define an undulating actuator profile. The bending actuator 200 also includes an inner fluid bladder 202 disposed between the first and second wall portions 201,203 and following the undulating actuator profile. The fluid-driven actuator 100 further includes a restraint member 300 arranged to cooperate with the bending actuator 200 to produce a plurality of motions in response to fluid supplied to the inner fluid bladder 202.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Chen Hua Yeow, Hong Kai Yap, Wee Keong Benjamin Ang, Xinquan Liang
  • Patent number: 9191881
    Abstract: The present invention describes a wireless network, in particular for automation, realtime and/or industrial applications, having at least two access network nodes and at least one radio station for wireless communication with at least one of the at least two access network nodes, wherein each of the at least two access network nodes uses a data channel selected from a set of available selectable data channels for wireless communication with a radio station assigned to it in each case, wherein a control communication channel which is distinct from the selectable data channels is provided in addition, and each of the at least two access network nodes is embodied for wirelessly sending information messages over the control communication channel and the at least one radio station is embodied for receiving the control communication channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Kai Benjamins, Stefan Keller, Jörg Müller, Martin Ober, Stephan Wolf
  • Patent number: 8498279
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Patent number: 8411663
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Patent number: 8125955
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20110222510
    Abstract: The present invention describes a wireless network, in particular for automation, realtime and/or industrial applications, having at least two access network nodes and at least one radio station for wireless communication with at least one of the at least two access network nodes, wherein each of the at least two access network nodes uses a data channel selected from a set of available selectable data channels for wireless communication with a radio station assigned to it in each case, wherein a control communication channel which is distinct from the selectable data channels is provided in addition, and each of the at least two access network nodes is embodied for wirelessly sending information messages over the control communication channel and the at least one radio station is embodied for receiving the control communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Kai Benjamins, Stefan Keller, Jörg Müller, Martin Ober, Stephan Wolf
  • Publication number: 20110222522
    Abstract: A radio station system for a wireless network with at least two access network nodes, wherein a first of the at least two access network node is assigned to the radio station system as an access network node in the wireless network and the radio station system is connected to the first access network node over an active radio link for the transmission of user data. During the existence of the active radio link between a first radio station and the first access network node, a second radio station transmits or exchanges no user data via a radio link with an access network node in the wireless network and at least at times identifies available access network nodes in the wireless network for the radio station system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Yahya AKIL, Kai Benjamins, Stefan Keller, Jörg Müller, Manfred Wolf
  • Patent number: 7724766
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20080274741
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20080240063
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuvver Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20080240069
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20080240071
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20080240042
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler
  • Publication number: 20060221993
    Abstract: A data communication system includes an access point and a plurality of stations each for exchanging wireless data communication messages with the access point. At least some of the messages are in a format that includes at least one message header and a plurality of data units. Each of the data units includes a respective data unit header and a respective data frame. Each data unit header identifies a respective one of the stations as a recipient to receive the respective data frame of the data unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Raymond Liao, Raghuveer Chereddy, Joerg Mueller, Stefan Keller, Kai Benjamins, Christoph Weiler