Patents by Inventor Sven Hofmann
Sven Hofmann 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: 11974123Abstract: A motor vehicle stores a first one-way hash of a password and an encrypted value from a second one-way hash of the password. A method for authenticating a device with respect to the vehicle includes the following: a PACE procedure is carried out so that the device and the motor vehicle determine the same session key; the motor vehicle generates a communication key on the basis of the session key and the encrypted one-way hash; and the device generates the communication key based on the session key and the second one-way hash.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Sven Hofmann, Josef Wagenhuber
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Publication number: 20230319022Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for secure communication between a first and a second communication partner are provided. The method for secure communication between a first and a second communication partner comprises establishing a communication link between the first and the second communication partner. Further, the method comprises determining one or more session identifiers by one of the first and the second communication partner. The method additionally comprises communicating the one or more session identifiers to the other of the first and the second communication partner. The method comprises determining, for each of the one or more session identifiers, a respective symmetric session key in each of the first and the second communication partner. In addition, the method comprises storing the one or more session identifiers and the corresponding symmetric session keys in each of the first and the second communication partner for one or more subsequent secure communication sessions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Daniel Knobloch, Sven Hofmann, Thorsten Knott
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Publication number: 20230312249Abstract: A system for storage of goods carriers with a rack having storage shelves for the goods carriers on multiple levels, with a rack—servicing machine for storage of goods carriers into the storage shelves and for discharge of goods carriers from the storage shelves. The rack-servicing machine runs along tracks extending the longitudinal extension of the rack, preferably in an aisle between two racks, and is configured to service at least one level, where the storage shelves are formed with ledgers having guide strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Hartwig Reckemeier, Nicolas Michels, Sebastian Müller, Sven Hofmann-Maßberg, Traian Gligor
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Patent number: 11754083Abstract: A motor for a fan, a ventilator, a pump or a compressor includes integrated motor electronics and at least one sensor unit for pressure or volume flow control. The at least one sensor unit may be a module that can be plugged onto or into the integrated motor electronics or may be at least partly integrated into the motor electronics. The motor may be an electronically commutated motor. The integrated motor electronics may be configured to supply the at least one sensor unit with energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ZIEHL-ABEGG SEInventors: Sven Hofmann, Ruben Kollmar
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Publication number: 20220094676Abstract: A system for managing an authorization for a vehicle includes a vehicle-based memory module, and a communication module. The memory module includes a key list containing a multiplicity of entries for a multiplicity of digital keys, which can be allocated to individual users via a first electronic apparatus. Each digital key represents a vehicle authorization for a user, and each entry in the key list is assigned a unique identifier. The communication module is configured to transfer from the vehicle to the first electronic apparatus at least one identifier assigned to an unallocated entry in the key list.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventor: Sven Hofmann
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Publication number: 20220038135Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided for transmitting data between a device having a touch screen and a transmitting and/or receiving device. The touch screen may be a capacitive screen and the device may have at least one plate having at least one electrically conductive area, wherein the plate is operatively connected to the touch screen and at least one area is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Publication number: 20220030426Abstract: A motor vehicle stores a first one-way hash of a password and an encrypted value from a second one-way hash of the password. A method for authenticating a device with respect to the vehicle includes the following: a PACE procedure is carried out so that the device and the motor vehicle determine the same session key; the motor vehicle generates a communication key on the basis of the session key and the encrypted one-way hash; and the device generates the communication key based on the session key and the second one-way hash.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Sven Hofmann, Josef WAGENHUBER
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Publication number: 20200252105Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided for transmitting data between a device having a touch screen and a transmitting and/or receiving device. The touch screen may be a capacitive screen and the device may have at least one plate having at least one electrically conductive area, wherein the plate is operatively connected to the touch screen and at least one area is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Touchcode Technologies, LLCInventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Publication number: 20190158147Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided for transmitting data between a device having a touch screen and a transmitting and/or receiving device. The touch screen may be a capacitive screen and the device may have at least one plate having at least one electrically conductive area, wherein the plate is operatively connected to the touch screen and at least one area is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Touchpac Holdings, LLCInventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Publication number: 20180274547Abstract: A motor for fans or ventilators, pumps or compressors, in particular electronically commutated motors (EC-motors), with integrated motor electronics and at least one sensor unit (11) for direct or indirect pressure/volume flow control, whereby the control can be carried out internally or externally. It is characterized in that the sensor unit (11) is designed as a module that can be plugged onto the motor electronics or plugged into the motor electronics or is at least partly integrated into the motor electronics and is preferably supplied with energy via the motor electronics, i. e. internally. Furthermore, the invention concerns a method for the operation of such a motor (2) and a fan system with at least one motor (2) or fan in accordance with the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: ZIEHL-ABEGG SEInventors: Sven HOFMANN, Ruben KOLLMAR
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Publication number: 20170331521Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided for transmitting data between a device having a touch screen and a transmitting and/or receiving device. The touch screen may be a capacitive screen and the device may have at least one plate having at least one electrically conductive area, wherein the plate is operatively connected to the touch screen and at least one area is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: Touchpac Holdings, LLCInventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Patent number: 9500223Abstract: A bearing assembly for a transmission of a vehicle, including: a gearwheel; a gearshaft; and a double-row, asymmetrical tapered roller bearing between the gearwheel and the gearshaft, in an O arrangement and including a first row of tapered rollers, which adjoins a shaft end and a second row of tapered rollers, which adjoins the first row of tapered rollers. The first and second rows of tapered rollers are arranged between a shared outer ring arranged on the gearwheel and separate, dedicated inner rings arranged on the gearshaft. A first acute contact angle on the first row of tapered rollers is not equal to a second acute contact angle on the second row of tapered rollers. The first contact angle is at least 3° less than the second contact angle. A difference between the second contact angle and the first contact angle is at most 10°.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Hubert, Sven Hofmann, Alexander Pabst, Frank Schoenstein
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Publication number: 20160053805Abstract: A bearing assembly for a transmission of a vehicle, including: a gearwheel; a gearshaft; and a double-row, asymmetrical tapered roller bearing between the gearwheel and the gearshaft, in an O arrangement and including a first row of tapered rollers, which adjoins a shaft end and a second row of tapered rollers, which adjoins the first row of tapered rollers. The first and second rows of tapered rollers are arranged between a shared outer ring arranged on the gearwheel and separate, dedicated inner rings arranged on the gearshaft. A first acute contact angle on the first row of tapered rollers is not equal to a second acute contact angle on the second row of tapered rollers. The first contact angle is at least 3° less than the second contact angle. A difference between the second contact angle and the first contact angle is at most 10°.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Thomas Hubert, Sven Hofmann, Alexander Pabst, Frank Schoenstein
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Publication number: 20150236754Abstract: In some embodiments, a system is provided for transmitting data between a device having a touch screen and a transmitting and/or receiving device. The touch screen may be a capacitive screen and the device may have at least one plate having at least one electrically conductive area, wherein the plate is operatively connected to the touch screen and at least one area is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Touchpac Holdings, LLCInventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Publication number: 20150199039Abstract: In some embodiments, an input means is provided, comprising an electrically nonconductive substrate, an electrically conductive area that is present on the substrate, an electrical conductor track, a control unit for electrically interconnecting the electrical areas and an energy source. In some embodiments, a system is provided, comprising an input means and a touchscreen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Touchpac Holdings, LLCInventors: Sven Hofmann, André Kreutzer
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Patent number: 7497469Abstract: An airbag (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag wall (14) having a gas outlet opening (26), and a control strap (16) extending through an interior of the airbag along an airbag depth (y) that is defined by a distance between two airbag wall areas (27, 28), the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being situated opposite to each other and the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being joined to one another by the control strap (16). A wall section (20) is turned one of inside and outside relative to the inflated airbag (10), depending on the airbag depth (y), such that, in response to a displacement of the control strap (16), the airbag (10) can be moved from a first outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is large and the wall section (20) is turned into the interior of the airbag, to a second outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is smaller and the wall section (20) is turned outside.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: TRW Automotive GmbHInventors: Anton Fischer, Sven Hofmann
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Patent number: 7475904Abstract: A side impact restraint device for protection of an occupant (20a; 20b), sitting on a vehicle seat (10) in a motor vehicle, includes a gas bag (14). The gas bag (14) unfolds between a lateral structure (12) of the vehicle and the occupant (20a; 20b). The gas bag has an outflow opening (24) which is arranged in a region (26) of the gas bag (14) facing the occupant (20a: 20b). The vertical position of the outflow opening (24) is selected so that it is not covered by the upper body of a small occupant (20a).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: TRW Automotive GmbHInventors: Sven Hofmann, Dominique Acker
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Publication number: 20080007038Abstract: An airbag (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag wall (14) having a gas outlet opening (26), and a control strap (16) extending through an interior of the airbag along an airbag depth (y) that is defined by a distance between two airbag wall areas (27, 28), the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being situated opposite to each other and the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being joined to one another by the control strap (16). A wall section (20) is turned one of inside and outside relative to the inflated airbag (10), depending on the airbag depth (y), such that, in response to a displacement of the control strap (16), the airbag (10) can be moved from a first outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is large and the wall section (20) is turned into the interior of the airbag, to a second outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is smaller and the wall section (20) is turned outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Anton Fischer, Sven Hofmann
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Patent number: 7178826Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a back rest and a gas bag module integrated into said back rest extending in an upward direction to have an upward extent. The gas bag module includes a gas bag and a gas generator. When installed, the gas bag is arranged within the back rest so as to be extended in the upward direction of the back rest and one of folded and rolled up transversely to the upward direction. A height of said gas bag when inflated corresponds substantially to said upward extent of the back rest.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co KGInventors: Dominique Acker, Sven Hofmann, Andreas Loos
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Patent number: 7152876Abstract: A gas bag for a side impact protection device includes at least two inflatable chambers (28, 30) separated from each other in a gas-tight manner. The gas bag (10) is formed from two covering layers (12, 14) lying one over the other, which define an inflatable region and an inflation opening (16) of the gas bag (10), and from a fabric layer (18) arranged between the two covering layers (12, 14). The fabric layer (18) has an outer edge which in the inflatable region of the gas bag (10) is connected only with one of the two covering layers (12, 14) to divide the gas bag (10) into the two chambers (28, 30).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Sven Hofmann