Patents Assigned to Robert Bosch GmbH
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Patent number: 11661067Abstract: A computer-implemented method for training a machine learning system to generate driving profiles of a vehicle. The method includes first travel routes are selected from a first database having travel routes, a generator of the machine learning system receives the first travel routes and generates first driving profiles for each of the first travel routes, travel routes and associated driving profiles determined during vehicle operation are stored in a second database, second travel routes and respective associated second driving profiles determined during vehicle operation are selected from the second database, a discriminator of the machine learning system receives pairs made up of one of the first travel routes with the respective associated first generated driving profile and pairs made up of second travel routes with the respective associated second driving profile determined during vehicle operation, as input variables.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Martin Schiegg, Muhammad Bilal Zafar, Stefan Angermaier
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Patent number: 11660776Abstract: A power saw tool, in particular a hand-held circular saw, includes at least one cutting depth setting unit and at least one locking unit. The cutting depth setting unit is configured to set a cutting depth. The locking unit is configured to at least one of block and deactivate the cutting depth setting unit in at least one operating state. The locking unit is mounted so as to be at least partially movable on the cutting depth setting unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: David Zsuponyo
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Patent number: 11665019Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting data over a bus system, having a storage device for at least temporary storage of messages transmittable over the bus system. The apparatus is designed to check at least one message, stored in the storage device, for at least one criterion and to alter at least one portion of the message based on the check.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Arthur Mutter, Florian Hartwich, Franz Bailer, Ramona Jung, Thomas Enderle
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Patent number: 11664955Abstract: A first terminal of a radio communications network. The first terminal includes at least one processor, at least one memory with computer program code, and at least one communication module and at least one antenna. The computer program code is configured in such a way that, using the processor, the communication module, and the antenna, it causes the first terminal to send first messages on a first radio resource to a group of further terminals, to receive at least one response, after sending the particular first message, from at least one of the further terminals of the group, to ascertain a resource change decision as a function of the at least one response, and to send second messages as a function of the resource change decision on a second radio resource to the group of further terminals, the second radio resource being different from the first radio resource.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventor: Klaus Sambale
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Patent number: 11660717Abstract: A suction adapter for a drilling tool with a conduit includes a housing, at least one air intake port, and a valve unit. The valve unit is configured to open the air intake port as a function of a flow parameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Stefan Sonntag, Rainer Widmann
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Patent number: 11660052Abstract: A vital signs monitoring system includes a peak pattern detection module configured to output a peak prediction signal from sensor signals based on a peak prediction algorithm; a vital sign estimating module configured to estimate a vital sign based on the peak prediction signal; an activity and context detector module configured to output a context signal based on at least one environmental condition and/or activity level of the person; and a concept drift detection module configured to output a drift signal based on drift detected in the estimated vital sign. The peak pattern prediction module is configured to update the peak prediction algorithm based on the context signal and the drift signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Christian Peters, Mohak Shah, Zubin Abraham, Thomas Rocznik, Seow Yuen Yee
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Patent number: 11661135Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control unit where a degree of freedom in connection to a bicycle is improved is provided. A braking system including such a hydraulic pressure control unit is also provided. A bicycle including such a braking system is also provided. A hydraulic pressure control unit (110) of a braking system mounted on a bicycle and capable of executing an antilock braking control includes a base body (120), a coil casing (136) in which an inlet valve and an outlet valve are accommodated, and a fixing member (139). The fixing member (139) is joined to the coil casing (136) or the base body (120) in a state where a columnar space (155) with both ends opened is formed between a partial region of an outer surface of the coil casing (136) or the base body (120) and a partial region of an outer surface of the fixing member (139).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hiroaki Atsushi, Kazuki Chiba
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Patent number: 11661098Abstract: A fixed bearing for a steering gear includes a bearing sleeve, and ball bearing having an inner bearing shell and outer bearing shell. The inner shell is configured to hold a pinion shaft of the steering gear. The outer shell is held in the sleeve. Each shell respectively has at least one guide groove to hold and guide bearing balls, and a pivot ring with an outer ring and inner ring pivotably connected via at least one torsion web. The inner ring is connected to the sleeve. The outer ring is configured to mount the fixed bearing in a steering gear housing. At least one shell is formed from partial shells, each partial shell defining at least a portion of the respective guide groove. The multi-part design enables relatively large guide groove shoulders and a correspondingly relatively high ball bearing load-bearing capacity even under a relatively high tilting load during steering gear operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jens-Uwe Hafermalz, Ekkehard Kneer, Dennis Fuechsel
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Patent number: 11660967Abstract: Systems, methods, and vehicles for closed-loop control of regenerative braking. The system includes, in one implementation, a regenerative braking subsystem and a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller is configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply a first amount of regenerative braking torque. The vehicle controller is also configured to determine a current vehicle deceleration while the first amount of regenerative braking torque is applied. The vehicle controller is further configured to determine a difference between the current vehicle deceleration and a target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is also configured to set a second amount of regenerative braking torque to reduce the difference between the current vehicle deceleration and the target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is further configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply the second amount of regenerative braking torque.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Evan Murawski, Alexander Koenig
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Patent number: 11660966Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (10) for an electric machine (EM), for producing a braking torque, by means of the electric machine (EM), in a traction drive, said system comprising a control device (SE), the control device (SE) being configured to control a generator voltage or a generator current in or through a power electronics system (LE) of the electric machine such that during a movement of the traction drive, the electric power (Pel) of the electric machine (EM) can be limited to a level at least below a predefined minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gunther Goetting, Falco Sengebusch, Sebastian Paulus
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Patent number: 11661750Abstract: A method for operating a track guidance system including at least one raised floor element includes planning at least one movement of at least one object on the at least one floor element, transmitting at least one control signal for carrying out the planned at least one movement to the object with the aid of an activatable marking on the at least one floor element, and carrying out the planned at least one movement of the at least one object with the aid of an activatable marking on the at least one floor element based upon the at least one control signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Javier Stillig
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Patent number: 11663918Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improved way to avoid or clear a traffic jam. In particular, the disclosure relates to a method for the operation of a vehicle in which at least partial intersection by a dynamic object with a first section of the traffic area occupied by the vehicle is predicted, wherein the vehicle is in a waiting situation waiting for a release for onward travel. Then a trajectory of the vehicle is determined, which at least clears or avoids the intersection by the dynamic object with the first section of the traffic area. Further, the disclosure relates to a device for the operation of a vehicle, a program element and a computer-readable medium with such a program element.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Holger Mielenz
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Patent number: 11654877Abstract: A system (100) and a method (300) for detecting brake fading in a vehicle. The system (100) includes at least one sensor (140-143) configured to gather data about at least one brake (110-113) in a vehicle (105), a braking system (130), a braking system sensor (145) configured to gather data about the braking system (130), and an electronic controller (150) configured to receive data from at least one selected from the group consisting of the at least one sensor (140-143) and the braking system sensor (145), and determine, based on the data, a level of brake fading of the vehicle (105). The method (300) comprises receiving (305), with an electronic controller (150), data from at least one of the group consisting of at least one sensor (140-143) and a braking system sensor (145); and determining (310), with the electronic controller (150), a level of brake fading of a vehicle (105) based upon the data.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Jonathan P. Schnur, Fu-Long Chang, Niklas Guentert
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Patent number: 11654956Abstract: A vehicle steering intervention system and method prevents a loss of vehicle control condition or a vehicle rollover condition. The system includes a driver input torque sensor for sensing torque applied by a driver to a steering wheel, a steering angle sensor for sensing a steering angle, and a speed determination device for determining a vehicle speed. An electronic power steering unit includes an electronic processor and a memory. The electronic power steering unit determines a vehicle steering intervention threshold based on the torque sensed, the steering angle, and the vehicle speed. The electronic power steering unit predicts whether the vehicle steering intervention threshold will be exceeded within a predetermined time based on a torque gradient and/or a steering angle gradient. When the vehicle steering intervention threshold is predicted to be exceeded, the electronic power steering unit reduces a power steering assist and/or provides a counter steer force.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Achim Frankovics
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Patent number: 11654893Abstract: A controller and a control method capable of appropriately assisting with a rider's operation while suppressing falling of a motorcycle, departure of the motorcycle from a lane, a difficulty of the motorcycle in adaptive cruise, and the like is disclosed. In the controller and the control method according to the present invention, in a control mode to make the motorcycle perform autonomous cruise acceleration operation, automatic acceleration that is acceleration generated to the motorcycle by the autonomous cruise acceleration operation is controlled in accordance with a lean angle of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Yoshihide Igari
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Method and system for steering control during reverse vehicle operation for maneuvering of a trailer
Patent number: 11654965Abstract: A system and method are provided for steering control during vehicle reverse operation when maneuvering a trailer in a reverse direction with a desired turn angle. The system has a P-I-D cascade structure and includes a rear video camera for providing images to determine a trailer angle, a yaw angle determination device, a steering angle sensor, a vehicle interior display with an input device, and a vehicle speed determination device. When a trajectory mode is selected and a desired turn angle value are received, an electronic processor determines a trailer trajectory based on the desired turn angle value, the trailer angle, vehicle yaw angle, and physical properties of the vehicle and trailer. The trailer trajectory is displayed on the vehicle interior display with the rear camera image. When a driver selects an automatic steering maneuver mode, the trailer tow assist system automatically controls steering of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Philipp Oliver Mayer -
Patent number: 11657290Abstract: A machine learning system includes encoder and decoder networks. The machine learning system is configured to obtain input data, which includes sensor data and a radius of an p norm ball of admissible perturbations. Input bounding data is generated based on the input data. First bounding data and second bounding data are generated by respectively propagating the input bounding data on first and second outputs of the encoder network. Third bounding data is generated in association with a latent variable based on the first bounding data and the second bounding data. Fourth bounding data is generated by propagating the third bounding data on an output of the decoder network. A robustness certificate is established with respect to the input data by generating a lower bound of an evidence lower bound based on the first, second, third, and fourth bounding data.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Filipe Cabrita Condessa, Jeremy Zico Kolter
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Patent number: 11654927Abstract: A method for monitoring a vehicle system configured to detect an environment of a vehicle, wherein the vehicle system has a sensor system with at least two sensor units configured to capture the environment of the vehicle, and an evaluation unit configured to detect objects in the environment of the vehicle by merging sensor data of the at least two sensor units. The method includes, for each of the detected objects, using sensor data to determine separately for each of the at least two sensor units a probability of existence indicating a probability of the detected object representing a real object, and a probability of detection indicating a probability with which the detected object can be captured by the sensors. The method includes determining whether the vehicle system is in a robust state based on the probability of existence and the probability of detection.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Heyl, Thomas Gussner
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Patent number: 11655834Abstract: A hydrostatic drive includes at least one hydrostatic pump configured to supply at least one hydrostatic consumer and an apparatus for an energy recovery procedure of at least a part of the energy that is output by the consumer. An electronic control unit or at least one software component is further included, with which the energy recovery procedure is controlled in a variable manner and depends upon detected influencing variables.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Dominik Thomas Hoffmann, Uwe Vetter
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Patent number: 11654958Abstract: An electric power steering system. One example includes a steering control, a steering shaft connected to the steering control, a steering rack, a sensor configured to detect an operating parameter of the steering rack or an electric motor, and an electronic controller. In one example, the electronic controller is configured to receive data indicative of the operating parameter from the sensor, compare the data to a known characteristic curve, the known characteristic curve indicating potential damage to a component of the electric power steering system, and when the data matches the known characteristic curve, output an indication to a user that potential damage has occurred to the component of the electric power steering system.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Sebastian Mayer, Achim Frankovics