Patents by Inventor Stephan OTTO
Stephan OTTO 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: 9911248Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid drive system which includes ascertaining an overall cost function that takes into account the cost function, which is a function of the operating point, for minimizing an energy usage of the hybrid drive system, and that takes into account one or more partial cost functions, which are a function of the operating point, which are each assigned to a requested special function; determining an optimized operating point of the hybrid drive system corresponding to an optimization according to the ascertained overall cost function; operating of the hybrid drive system at the operating point; and executing of those of the requested special functions for which the determined operating point is within an operating range assigned to the respective special function.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Frank Meier, Pascal Gladel, Bernd Kesch, Stephan Otto, Daniel Rieker
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Patent number: 9754400Abstract: In a method for reconstructing a motion of an object from a sequence of motion pattern segments of a computer model of the object, a motion transition between an initial motion state and a final motion state of the object in a time interval of the motion is captured based on position data of the at least one sampling point which is received from the position marker. Further, at least one motion pattern segment corresponding to the motion transition is selected from a plurality of motion patterns of the computer model which are stored in a database such that the selected motion pattern segment leads with sufficient probability from the initial motion state to the final motion state for the time interval. Furthermore, an image of the motion of the object for the time interval is reconstructed using the initial motion state and the selected motion pattern segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.Inventors: Stephan Otto, Ingmar Bretz, Norbert Franke, Thomas Von Der Gruen, Christopher Mutschler
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Patent number: 9641601Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and apparatuses (200) for synchronizing a first event (202), having associated therewith a first original event timing value based on a common clock signal, and a second event (204), having associated therewith a second original event timing value based on the common clock signal, wherein the first and the second event (202; 204) experience different delays while travelling through different paths of a distributed computing system (300; 700), and wherein at least one output event (206) is to be determined by an event detector (208) based on the first and the second event (202; 204).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Christopher Mutschler, Stephan Otto, Nicolas Witt, Michael Philippsen
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Publication number: 20160271448Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method for automatically evaluating a progression of a training exercise, including providing a plurality of location information for at least one movable object participating in the training exercise and providing at least one predetermined exercise target. The plurality of location information is compared to the exercise target and a progression of the training exercise is evaluated based on the result of the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewan dten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Thorsten Edelhaeusser, Nicolas Witt, Matthias Voelker, David Voll, Stephan Otto, Ingmar Bretz, Norbert Franke
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Publication number: 20160207518Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid drive system which includes ascertaining an overall cost function that takes into account the cost function, which is a function of the operating point, for minimizing an energy usage of the hybrid drive system, and that takes into account one or more partial cost functions, which are a function of the operating point, which are each assigned to a requested special function; determining an optimized operating point of the hybrid drive system corresponding to an optimization according to the ascertained overall cost function; operating of the hybrid drive system at the operating point; and executing of those of the requested special functions for which the determined operating point is within an operating range assigned to the respective special function.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Frank Meier, Pascal Gladel, Bernd Kesch, Stephan Otto, Daniel Rieker
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Patent number: 9216347Abstract: A portable device includes a viewing direction sensor configured to determine the viewing direction of a user of the portable device in the real world and a position determiner configured to determine a position of the user in the real world. Furthermore, the portable device includes a processing unit configured to generate—based on the viewing direction of the user and the position of the user in the real world—a virtual world in which a change of the viewing direction in a 3D coordinate system of the real world leads to a change of the viewing direction in a 3D coordinate system of the virtual world. The portable device further includes a display configured to display the generated virtual world to the user while blocking a view of the real world.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANDEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.Inventors: Christopher Mutschler, Stephan Otto, Nicolas Witt
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Publication number: 20150310656Abstract: In a method for reconstructing a motion of an object from a sequence of motion pattern segments of a computer model of the object, a motion transition between an initial motion state and a final motion state of the object in a time interval of the motion is captured based on position data of the at least one sampling point which is received from the position marker. Further, at least one motion pattern segment corresponding to the motion transition is selected from a plurality of motion patterns of the computer model which are stored in a database such that the selected motion pattern segment leads with sufficient probability from the initial motion state to the final motion state for the time interval. Furthermore, an image of the motion of the object for the time interval is reconstructed using the initial motion state and the selected motion pattern segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Stephan OTTO, Ingmar BRETZ, Norbert FRANKE, Thomas VON DER GRUEN, Christopher MUTSCHLER
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Publication number: 20150123771Abstract: A wireless location system for energizing and/or determining location information indicative of a location of at least one transceiver tag (2) of a plurality of transceiver tags distributed within a tracking area, the transceiver tags being operable to wirelessly transmit an identification signal when an energizing electromagnetic signal is present at the location of the transceiver tag, comprises at least one mobile energizer node (4) comprising a transmitter (24) operable to transmit the energizing electromagnetic signal for the at least one transceiver tag (2). The mobile energizer node (4) is mounted on a movable device (6). At least one receiver (10) is operable to receive the identification signal from the transceiver tags and at least one location evaluator (14) is operable to determine the location information using a location of the mobile energizing node (4) and/or a signal characteristic of the received identification signal of the at least one transceiver tag (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Stephan Otto, Thorsten Nowak, Iker Mayordomo
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Publication number: 20140365551Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and apparatuses (200) for synchronizing a first event (202), having associated therewith a first original event timing value based on a common clock signal, and a second event (204), having associated therewith a second original event timing value based on the common clock signal, wherein the first and the second event (202; 204) experience different delays while travelling through different paths of a distributed computing system (300; 700), and wherein at least one output event (206) is to be determined by an event detector (208) based on the first and the second event (202; 204).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Christopher Mutschler, Stephan Otto, Nicolas Witt, Michael Philippsen
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Patent number: 8893149Abstract: A facility for guiding users through a series of steps or tasks, often associated with a process, is described. The facility assigns tasks or steps to users having roles identified with the task or step. The role associated with the task or step may change depending on the state of the task or step. When the role associated with a task or step changes, the facility may assign the task or step to another user. The facility guides a user through a task or step by providing instructions and other information, such as data tables and user input fields, that may be used to complete the task or step. The facility provides for the definition of processes by allowing users to specify tasks, steps and instructions relating to processes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Siebel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jai Yu, Karn Choi, Stephan Otto Brunner, Do Joon Ra, Guo Chew Lam, Aibek Musaev, Ashley Grant Stirrup, Tarri E. Furlong, Yong Li
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Publication number: 20140221090Abstract: A portable device includes a viewing direction sensor configured to determine the viewing direction of a user of the portable device in the real world and a position determiner configured to determine a position of the user in the real world. Furthermore, the portable device includes a processing unit configured to generate—based on the viewing direction of the user and the position of the user in the real world—a virtual world in which a change of the viewing direction in a 3D coordinate system of the real world leads to a change of the viewing direction in a 3D coordinate system of the virtual world. The portable device further includes a display configured to display the generated virtual world to the user while blocking a view of the real world.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Schoppe, Zimmermann, Stockeler, Zinkler & PartnerInventors: Christopher Mutschler, Stephan Otto, Nicolas Witt
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Patent number: 8490539Abstract: The method serves for adjusting a positioning of a longitudinal axis of a weapon barrel. An adjusting angle of the weapon barrel is changeable by at least one adjusting element. The weapon barrel is arranged so as to be movable relative to a weapon support in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A positioning of the weapon barrel relative to the weapon support is determined by measurement technology. The measurement values obtained as a result are supplied to a control device. The control device acts on the adjusting element in accordance with a predetermined functional relationship between the obtained measurement values and an input value for the adjusting element. The device for firing shell s is constructed for use of the respective method.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ESW GmbHInventor: Stephan Otto
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Patent number: 8042760Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a web wound about a loaded core. The steps include providing a core shaft axially extending between a core shaft first end and a core shaft second end, providing a web wound about a loaded core, the loaded core coaxially related to the core shaft, axially supporting the core shaft by a first axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft first end and a second axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft second end, axially moving the loaded core from the core shaft to the second axial support, and removing the first axial support and the second axial support.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Claudio Antonio Matos, Stephan Otto Hiltenkamp, Christopher van de Vrande, Rajesh Kumar Singh
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Publication number: 20110208379Abstract: A hybrid drive system (2, 19) for a motor vehicle (1, 18) has an electric motor (3) and an internal combustion engine (6). The electric motor (3) and the internal combustion engine (6) are at least temporarily coupled (7, 10, 11) to each other at a fixed speed ratio. The speed of the hybrid drive system (2, 19) is sensed by a speed sensing device (12). The data obtained in said manner are used for at least partially controlling the electric motor (3) and the internal combustion engine (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Stephan Otto
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Publication number: 20110168006Abstract: The method serves for adjusting a positioning of a longitudinal axis of a weapon barrel. An adjusting angle of the weapon barrel is changeable by at least one adjusting element. The weapon barrel is arranged so as to be movable relative to a weapon support in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A positioning of the weapon barrel relative to the weapon support is determined by measurement technology. The measurement values obtained as a result are supplied to a control device. The control device acts on the adjusting element in accordance with a predetermined functional relationship between the obtained measurement values and an input value for the adjusting element. The device for firing shell s is constructed for use of the respective method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: ESW GMBHInventor: Stephan OTTO
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Publication number: 20100237180Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a web wound about a loaded core. The steps include providing a core shaft axially extending between a core shaft first end and a core shaft second end, providing a web wound about a loaded core, the loaded core coaxially related to the core shaft, axially supporting the core shaft by a first axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft first end and a second axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft second end, axially moving the loaded core from the core shaft to the second axial support, and removing the first axial support and the second axial support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Claudio Antonio Matos, Stephan Otto Hiltenkamp, Christopher van de Vrande, Rajesh Kumar Singh
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Patent number: 7640548Abstract: A facility for guiding users through a series of steps or tasks, often associated with a process, is described. The facility assigns tasks or steps to users having roles identified with the task or step. The role associated with the task or step may change depending on the state of the task or step. When the role associated with a task or step changes, the facility may assign the task or step to another user. The facility guides a user through a task or step by providing instructions and other information, such as data tables and user input fields, that may be used to complete the task or step. The facility provides for the definition of processes by allowing users to specify tasks, steps and instructions relating to processes.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Siebel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jai Yu, Karn Choi, Stephan Otto Brunner, Do Joon Ra, Guo Chew Lam, Aibek Musaev, Ashley Grant Stirrup, Tarri E. Furlong, Yong Li