Patents by Inventor Karsten Mueller
Karsten Mueller 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: 20150015049Abstract: A head restraint assembly is provided with at least one guide post fixedly mounted to a vehicle seat back so that the guide post does not translate relative to the seat back in an upright direction. A head restraint housing is mounted to translate in the upright direction along the guide post. A linear spindle extends in the upright direction and is mounted within the head restraint housing. A translation assembly is mounted to the linear spindle. A motor is connected to the translation assembly. Actuation of the motor moves the translation assembly and motor in relation to the linear spindle. At least one of the motor or linear spindle is fixed to the head restraint housing such that actuation of the motor translates the head restraint housing relative to the guide post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Karsten MUELLER, Frank KUNERT, Michael RIEGER, Zdzislaw SOBIESKI
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Publication number: 20140341290Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect, the intra prediction direction of a neighboring, intra-predicted block is used in order to predict the extension direction of the wedgelet separation line of a current block, thereby reducing the side information rate necessitated in order to convey the partitioning information. In accordance with a second aspect, the idea is that previously reconstructed samples, i.e. reconstructed values of blocks preceding the current block in accordance with the coding/decoding order allow for at least a prediction of a correct placement of a starting point of the wedgelet separation line, namely by placing the starting point of the wedgelet separation line at a position of a maximum change between consecutive ones of a sequence of reconstructed values of samples of a line of samples extending adjacent to the current block along a circumference thereof. Both aspects may be used individually or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Philipp MERKLE, Christian BARTNIK, Haricharan LAKSHMAN, Detlev MARPE, Karsten MUELLER, Thomas WIEGAND, Gerhard TECH
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Publication number: 20140313290Abstract: An apparatus for determining a measure for a distortion change of a first view synthesized from a second view, caused by a modification of a depth map of the second view from a first state to a second state, is configured—starting from a current synthesis state of the first view corresponding to a synthesis from the second view having the depth map modified to the second state in an already processed portion of the depth map and having the depth map unmodified at the first state in a yet to be processed portion of the depth map—to compute a possible successor synthesis state corresponding to a synthesis of the first view from the second view having the depth map modified to the second state in an already processed portion plus a currently processed portion and having the depth map unmodified at the first state in the yet to be processed portion without the currently processed portion; and to determine a distortion change of a distortion of the current synthesis state of the first view relative to an undistortType: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Gerhard TECH, Karsten MUELLER, Thomas WIEGAND
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Patent number: 8864235Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has a body and a biasing member. The body has an opening for receiving a support post and first and second engagement features that are configured to flex. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the first and second engagement features to bias the first and second engagement features.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
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Publication number: 20140247867Abstract: The way of predicting a current block by assigning constant partition values to the partitions of a bi-partitioning of a block is quite effective, especially in case of coding sample arrays such as depth/disparity maps where the content of these sample arrays is mostly composed of plateaus or simple connected regions of similar value separated from each other by steep edges. The transmission of such constant partition values would, however, still need a considerable amount of side information which should be avoided. This side information rate may be further reduced if mean values of values of neighboring samples associated or adjoining the respective partitions are used as predictors for the constant partition values.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Philipp MERKLE, Christian BARTNIK, Haricharan LAKSHMAN, Detlev MARPE, Karsten MUELLER, Thomas WIEGAND, Gerhard TECH
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Publication number: 20140247871Abstract: Although wedgelet-based partitioning seems to represent a better tradeoff between side information rate on the one hand and achievable variety in partitioning possibilities on the other hand, compared to contour partitioning, the ability to alleviate the constraints of the partitioning to the extent that the partitions have to be wedgelet partitions, enables applying relatively uncomplex statistical analysis onto overlaid spatially sampled texture information in order to derive a good predictor for the bi-segmentation in a depth/disparity map. Thus, in accordance with a first aspect it is exactly the increase of the freedom which alleviates the signaling overhead provided that co-located texture information in form of a picture is present. Another aspect pertains the possibility to save side information rate involved with signaling a respective coding mode supporting irregular partitioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Philipp MERKLE, Christian BARTNIK, Haricharan LAKSHMAN, Detlev MARPE, Karsten MUELLER, Thomas WIEGAND, Gerhard TECH
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Publication number: 20140247872Abstract: Wedgelet separation lines of neighboring blocks are predicted from each other by aligning the wedgelet separation lines of such neighboring blocks to each other, thereby reducing the side information coding rate that may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Philipp MERKLE, Christian BARTNIK, Haricharan LAKSHMAN, Detlev MARPE, Karsten MUELLER, Thomas WIEGAND, Gerhard TECH
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Publication number: 20140219822Abstract: A method is used to control a torque of an electric motor of an electro-hydraulic system. The method includes selecting a value of a set point torque depending on a current pressure in a hydraulic circuit of the electro-hydraulic system. The method also includes determining a control signal for controlling the torque of the electric motor using a target torque and the set point torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Karsten Mueller, Volker Schueren, Dieter Holl, Bernd Spatz, Dirk-Walter Herold, Wolfgang Haug, Eberhard Schemm
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Patent number: 8789888Abstract: A seat assembly having a button assembly. The button assembly includes a bezel having a ramp feature and a button having a feedback arm that engages the ramp feature. Movement of at least a portion of a seat component is permitted when sufficient force is applied to the button.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Achim Tscherbner, Timo Schroeder, Karsten Mueller
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Patent number: 8714650Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a head restraint assembly disposed on the seat back. The head restraint assembly includes a support post and a headrest disposed on the support post. The headrest is inhibited from moving away from a head of a seat occupant until the headrest is actuated toward the head of the seat occupant.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Zdzislaw Sobieski, Karsten Mueller, Ralph Fey
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Patent number: 8657378Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
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Patent number: 8657380Abstract: A seat assembly having a support post assembly and a moveable headrest assembly. The support post assembly has first and second posts and a cross member. The cross member extends from the first post to the second post. The headrest assembly includes a mounting unit that defines a post cavity that receives the first and second posts. The cross member extends through first and second slots in the mounting unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ralph Fey, Karsten Mueller, Zdzislaw Sobieski
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Patent number: 8641148Abstract: A vehicle head restraint assembly has a guide member mounted to a vehicle seat back. A head restraint is mounted to another guide member that has notches and is mounted to the first guide member for movement in a fore and aft direction. A biasing member biases a locking mechanism that is mounted to the first guide member into engagement with the notches. A first actuator is mounted to the first guide member for actuation in a lateral direction from one lateral side such that linear actuation of a first actuator compresses the biasing member to disengage the locking mechanism from the notches to permit adjustment of the fore and aft position of the head restraint. A second actuator is mounted to the first guide member for actuation in a direction perpendicular to the lateral direction and cooperates with the first actuator for actuating the first actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ralph Fey, Zdzislaw Sobieski, Karsten Mueller
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Patent number: 8573702Abstract: A seat assembly that includes a seat back, a support post disposed on the seat back, and a headrest moveably disposed on the support post. The headrest includes first and second transverse members disposed on the support post and a spindle assembly rotatably associated with the first and second transverse members. The spindle assembly rotates to permit movement of the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Achim Tscherbner, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Dhananjay Lachyan
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Patent number: 8517471Abstract: A seat assembly having a moveable headrest assembly disposed on a support post. The headrest assembly has a latching mechanism configured to engage the support post to inhibit movement of the headrest assembly in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Maddelein, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
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Publication number: 20130049430Abstract: A height adjustable head restraint assembly is provided with an upright guide adapted to be mounted to a vehicle body proximate to a seat back. The guide has a cross section. A frame has a cavity with a cross section oversized relative to that of the guide to receive the guide. At least one of the guides in the frame has a plurality of projections extending to engage the other for providing guidance therebetween. A head restraint is mounted to the frame for translation along the guide. A motor is mounted to the frame for driving a threaded rod that is engaged with a fixed nut that is mounted to the guide for translating the head restraint. A pair of conductive brushes is provided on the guide and a pair of conductive contacts is mounted to the frame in electrical communication with the motor for providing power to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Zdzislaw Sobieski, Karsten Mueller
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Patent number: 8303039Abstract: An adjustable head restraint assembly is provided with a support rod adapted to be mounted proximate to a vehicle seat back. A primary frame is supported on the support rod. A secondary frame is mounted to the primary frame for translation in a fore and aft direction. A locking arm is pivotally connected to one of the frames for engagement with a series of notches formed in the other. A biasing member cooperates with a locking arm for biasing the locking arm into a locked position. An actuator pivots the locking arm out of engagement from the series of notches for unlocking the locking arm and permitting adjustment of the adjustable head restraint in the fore and aft direction. The primary frame translates along the support rod with a locking arm for engagement with notches in the support rod for movement by the actuator for adjustment in an upright direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Karsten Mueller, Michael Menges, Achim Tscherbner, Erich Urban
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Publication number: 20120235460Abstract: A seat assembly having a support post assembly and a moveable headrest assembly. The support post assembly has first and second posts and a cross member. The cross member extends from the first post to the second post. The headrest assembly includes a mounting unit that defines a post cavity that receives the first and second posts. The cross member extends through first and second slots in the mounting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ralph Fey, Karsten Mueller, Zdzislaw Sobieski
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Publication number: 20120223563Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back that includes a side frame member and a cross member. The cross member may have first and second support post openings for receiving a headrest support post. First and second sets of arcuate ribs may be disposed between the first and second support post openings. Members of the first set may be concave with respect to the first support post opening. Members of the second set may be concave with respect to the second support post opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Matthias Zimmermann, Karsten Mueller, Timo Schroeder, Inko Eberhardt, Vaibhav Tonge
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Publication number: 20120080923Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma