Patents by Inventor Robert Obermaier
Robert Obermaier 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: 11423784Abstract: A method of controlling a parking operation of a vehicle by a parking assista?ce system involves: capturing the position of a vehicle user located close to but outside of the vehicle; determining a provisional target position and a provisional motion path for the vehicle based on a vehicle starting position and the position of the vehicle user; checking whether the provisional target position and/or the motion of the vehicle into the provisional target position along the provisional motion path would cause a collision with the vehicle user; and if a result of the checking is affirmative, then changing the provisional target position and/or the provisional motion path so that no collision with the vehicle user will occur at the changed target position and/or along the changed motion path.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Frank Edling, Tobias Kranz, Robert Obermaier
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Patent number: 10953851Abstract: An entry and starting system in an object has a control and transmission unit configured to use a radio link to interchange at least one radio signal and an ultrasonic link to interchange at least one ultrasonic signal with a portable electronic device. The control and transmission unit sets up a radio link to the portable electronic device and uses the electronic device via the radio link to stipulate at least one relevant parameter for a subsequent ultrasonic link. The control and transmission unit is additionally configured so as, following the stipulation of the parameters, to set up an ultrasonic link according to the previously determined parameters. The entry and starting system checks an authorization of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being detected as authorized if the at least one relevant parameter of a subsequent ultrasonic link is concordant with the at least one stipulated parameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventors: Ulrich Emmerling, Wolfgang Piesch, Robert Obermaier, Stefan Hammes
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Publication number: 20200324816Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a parking operation of a vehicle (1) by means of a parking assistance system (4), comprising the following steps: capturing the position of a vehicle user (2) who is located close to but outside of the vehicle; determining a provisional vehicle target position (PTP) and a provisional vehicle motion path (PMP) on the basis of the vehicle starting position (VSP) and the position of the vehicle user (2); checking if the provisional vehicle target position (PIP) and/or the motion of the vehicle into the provisional vehicle target position (PTP) on the provisional vehicle motion path (PMP) causes a collision with the vehicle user (2); changing the provisional vehicle target position (PTP) into a changed vehicle target position (CTP) and/or changing the provisional vehicle motion path (PMP) into a changed vehicle motion path (CMP) if a collision with the vehicle user (2) occurs at the provisional vehicle target position (PTP) or during the motion of the vehicle (Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Frank EDLING, Tobias KRANZ, Robert OBERMAIER
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Patent number: 10532720Abstract: Various embodiments may include systems for unlocking a motor vehicle. For example, an apparatus may include: a motor vehicle key for unlocking a motor vehicle having a remote engine start and/or vehicle entry system. The motor vehicle key comprises a Bluetooth antenna and a motor vehicle communication antenna. A controller of the motor vehicle key is configured to: use the Bluetooth antenna to set up a Bluetooth link to a mobile radio terminal using an activation key stored in a memory of the motor vehicle key; and instruct a motor vehicle controller installed in the motor vehicle to prompt an operation of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Herbert Froitzheim, Robert Obermaier
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Publication number: 20190077370Abstract: An entry and starting system in an object has a control and transmission unit configured to use a radio link to interchange at least one radio signal and an ultrasonic link to interchange at least one ultrasonic signal with a portable electronic device. The control and transmission unit sets up a radio link to the portable electronic device and uses the electronic device via the radio link to stipulate at least one relevant parameter for a subsequent ultrasonic link. The control and transmission unit is additionally configured so as, following the stipulation of the parameters, to set up an ultrasonic link according to the previously determined parameters. The entry and starting system checks an authorization of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being detected as authorized if the at least one relevant parameter of a subsequent ultrasonic link is concordant with the at least one stipulated parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Ulrich Emmerling, Wolfgang Piesch, Robert Obermaier, Stefan Hammes
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Publication number: 20190039567Abstract: Various embodiments may include systems for unlocking a motor vehicle. For example, an apparatus may include: a motor vehicle key for unlocking a motor vehicle having a remote engine start and/or vehicle entry system. The motor vehicle key comprises a Bluetooth antenna and a motor vehicle communication antenna. A controller of the motor vehicle key is configured to: use the Bluetooth antenna to set up a Bluetooth link to a mobile radio terminal using an activation key stored in a memory of the motor vehicle key; and instruct a motor vehicle controller installed in the motor vehicle to prompt an operation of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Herbert FROITZHEIM, Robert OBERMAIER
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Patent number: 10015611Abstract: Disclosed is a loudspeaker comprising a loudspeaker frame and a magnet to which the loudspeaker frame is attached, characterized in that the magnet has a conical outer surface, the loudspeaker frame has a conical inner surface designed to form a press fit with the conical outer surface of the magnet, the magnet includes an undercut, and the loudspeaker frame includes a number of snap-on hooks, at least one of which engages with the undercut in the press-fit state.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Joerg Prokisch, Robert Obermaier
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Patent number: 9852563Abstract: A method to learn and then pair with a pre-installed access control system of a vehicle is discussed. Communication is exchanged between the access control system and a backend cloud-based system. Required data of the access control system including its particular authentication code is extracted by a learning device. A vehicle matching data is sent to the backend cloud-based system and the vehicle is registered with the backend cloud-based system. The learning device is registered to the access control system in accordance with learning procedures implemented in the vehicle as remote entry key. The learning device is coupled to a Radio Frequency signal transmitter that has Application-Specific Integrated Circuits to generate stable RF signals at multiple frequency wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Continental Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLCInventors: Nikolas Bergerhoff, Ritesh Ahuja, Adrian Radu, Tejas Desai, Herbert Froitzheim, Yao Zhai, Robert Obermaier
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Publication number: 20170053470Abstract: A method to learn and then pair with a pre-installed access control system of a vehicle is discussed. Communication is exchanged between the access control system and a backend cloud-based system. Required data of the access control system including its particular authentication code is extracted by a learning device. A vehicle matching data is sent to the backend cloud-based system and the vehicle is registered with the backend cloud-based system. The learning device is registered to the access control system in accordance with learning procedures implemented in the vehicle as remote entry key. The learning device is coupled to a Radio Frequency signal transmitter that has Application-Specific Integrated Circuits to generate stable RF signals at multiple frequency wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Nikolas Bergerhoff, Ritesh Ahuja, Adrian Radu, Tejas Desai, Herbert Froitzheim, Yao Zhai, Robert Obermaier
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Publication number: 20170055094Abstract: Disclosed is a loudspeaker comprising a loudspeaker frame and a magnet to which the loudspeaker frame is attached, characterized in that the magnet has a conical outer surface, the loudspeaker frame has a conical inner surface designed to form a press fit with the conical outer surface of the magnet, the magnet includes an undercut, and the loudspeaker frame includes a number of snap-on hooks, at least one of which engages with the undercut in the press-fit state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Joerg PROKISCH, Robert OBERMAIER
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Patent number: 9483886Abstract: A method to learn and then pair with a pre-installed access control system of a vehicle is discussed. Communication is exchanged between the access control system and a backend cloud-based system. Required data of the access control system including its particular authentication code is extracted by a learning device. A vehicle matching data is sent to the backend cloud-based system and the vehicle is registered with the backend cloud-based system. The learning device is registered to the access control system in accordance with learning procedures implemented in the vehicle as remote entry key. The learning device is coupled to a Radio Frequency signal transmitter that has Application-Specific Integrated Circuits to generate stable RF signals at multiple frequency wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Continental Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLCInventors: Nikolas Bergerhoff, Ritesh Ahuja, Adrian Radu, Tejas Desai, Herbert Froitzheim, Yao Zhai, Robert Obermaier
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Publication number: 20160098870Abstract: A method to learn and then pair with a pre-installed access control system of a vehicle is discussed. Communication is exchanged between the access control system and a backend cloud-based system. Required data of the access control system including its particular authentication code is extracted by a learning device. A vehicle matching data is sent to the backend cloud-based system and the vehicle is registered with the backend cloud-based system. The learning device is registered to the access control system in accordance with learning procedures implemented in the vehicle as remote entry key. The learning device is coupled to a Radio Frequency signal transmitter that has Application-Specific Integrated Circuits to generate stable RF signals at multiple frequency wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Nikolas Bergerhoff, Ritesh Ahuja, Adrian Radu, Tejas Desai, Herbert Froitzheim, Yao Zhai, Robert Obermaier
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Publication number: 20060232931Abstract: A fan for ventilating electrical and electronic equipment includes a fan housing adapted to be plugged in a printed circuit board and having a duct for allowing air to flow. The fan housing is positioned substantially upright with respect to the printed circuit board. The duct has a fan wheel of a fan arranged therewithin. An electric motor is coupled to the fan housing for driving the fan wheel. At least three fasteners are coupled to at least part of the fan housing for fixing the fan on the printed circuit board. A power supply adapter, which is coupled to at least part of the fan housing, includes connectors that provide electrical connection to the printed circuit board for supplying power to the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventor: Robert Obermaier
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Patent number: 6219217Abstract: A control unit is supplied with a reset signal by a reset module at periodic time intervals. The control unit uses the period duration of the reset signal as a time base in order to measure the time. After a predefined number of period durations has expired, the propagation time of an internal timer is used for a precise determination of the time. As a result of the use of the reset signal, the control unit is predominantly in the sleep mode. As a result, the consumption of current is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Robert Obermaier, Roland Gabler, Brian Saloka, Wolfgang Köberl
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Patent number: 4043731Abstract: In a calender the nip between a pair of rollers, of which one is obliquely adjustable, is bounded at the sides by plates adapted to the geometrical shape of the nip region and provided with slots, into which a control beam, parallel to the obliquely adjustable roller, engages, the ends of the beam are joined to the bearings of this roller, and the plates are arranged on supporting plates so as to be displaceble by means of a guide device, so that the plates, on oblique adjustment of the roller, are moved along a path which is concentric with the surface of the roller which is not obliquely adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1976Date of Patent: August 23, 1977Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Helmut Kratzmann, Josef Heinik, Robert Obermaier, Erich Zentner, Robert Redinger