Patents Assigned to Technische Universität
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Publication number: 20230281808Abstract: A system and methods for determining a mechanical tissue characteristic (?) are provided. The system comprises a providing unit for providing a set of images of a tissue region of interest, wherein the provided set of images comprises image features indicative of one or more structural properties (?, a0, CO, PG) of the tissue region of interest and has been acquired using an imaging modality suitable for in-vivo imaging of the tissue region of interest. The system further comprises a determining unit for determining, based on the provided set of images, a mechanical tissue characteristic (?) indicative of a mechanical responsiveness of the tissue region of interest. The determining unit comprises a machine learning architecture adapted to receive the provided set of images as an input and to provide the mechanical tissue characteristic as an output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicants: Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH, Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), Heinrich Heine Universität DüsseldorfInventors: Christian Cyron, Kevin Linka, Sven Nebelung
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Patent number: 11749638Abstract: A method for contacting and packaging a semiconductor chip of a power electronic component. The power electronic component has a first contact face produced in a first step via a multi-material printing process and a semiconductor chip, which is placed in a second step onto the first contact face. A ceramic insulation layer, which surrounds the semiconductor chip along its circumference and extends over the first contact face not covered by the semiconductor chip, is printed in a third step onto the first contact face. A second contact face is printed in a fourth step onto the ceramic insulation layer and the semiconductor chip. In a fifth step, the power electronic component is sintered by means of heat treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Technische Universität ChemnitzInventors: Johannes Rudolph, Fabian Lorenz, Ralf Werner, Peter Seidel
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Publication number: 20230268450Abstract: A photoconducting layered material arrangement for producing or detecting high frequency radiation includes a semiconductor material including an alloy comprised of InGaAs, InGaAsSb, or GaSb, with an admixture of Al, which material is applied to a suitable support substrate in a manner such that the lattices are suitably adjusted, wherewith the semiconductor material comprised of InGaAlAs, InGaAlAsSb, or GaAlSb has a band gap of more than 1 eV, as a consequence of the admixed proportion of Al. The proportion x of Al in the semiconductor material InyGa1-y-xAlxAs is between x=0.2 and x=0.35, wherewith the proportion y of In may be between 0.5 and 0.55. The support substrate is InP or GaAs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Technische Universität DarmstadtInventors: Sascha Preu, Arthur C. Gossard, Christopher J. Palmstrom, Hong Lu
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Publication number: 20230265247Abstract: The invention relates to a stoichiometric salt of a tetracarboxylic acid and a diamine of the following general formula (I), wherein R1 is selected from tetravalent residues of butane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, tetrahydrofurane and benzophenone and R2 is selected from divalent residues of unbranched, branched or cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbons with 3 to 15 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the salt of the formula (I) is water-soluble and is selected from compounds (1) to (28); and to the polyimides prepared from these salts by polycondensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Technische Universität WienInventors: Miriam Margarethe UNTERLASS, Daniel Alonso CERRON-INFANTES
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Patent number: 11718715Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing polybenzimidazoles of formula (1) or (2) below, wherein n is ?2: by polycondensation of corresponding dicarboxylic acids or dialdehydes and tetraamines by jointly heating the reactants, characterized in that the preparation of polybenzimidazoles of formula (1) or (2) is carried out by using the dialdehydes as starting material and substantially without the formation of any intermediates, wherein a) first, the dialdehyde and the tetraamine are mixed in water at room temperature, which results in the formation of a polyimine by-product; whereafter b) polycondensation is carried out under hydrothermal conditions by heating, in water as a solvent and under pressure, to temperatures above 100° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT WIENInventors: Miriam Margarethe Unterlass, Michael J. Taublaender, Sophia Thiele
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Publication number: 20230245592Abstract: Medical training model having at least one blood vessel model (1) which in at least one practice region can be connected to an anatomically replicated substitute blood circulation system (2) and in which a real instrument (17) is used, further having an image recording device (3) for creating measured images of the at least one blood vessel model (1), and having an image processing device (11) which converts the recorded measured images into an imaging blood vessel representation and makes same displayable on a screen (12), wherein the image recording device (3) is designed as a photo-optical system (8) which records transmitted-light images (13) as measured images of the at least one blood vessel model (1) for simulation of medical activity, for which purpose the at least one blood vessel model (1) is replicated in a transparently produced solid-bdy block (4) for a contrast between transparent solid-body block (4) and non-transparent instrument (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicants: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT HAMBURG, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM HAMBURG-EPPENDORFInventors: Johanna Spallek, Juliane VOGT, Dieter Krause, Jan-Hendrik Buhk, Andreas Frölich, Jens Fiehler
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Patent number: 11711253Abstract: Systems and methods for transmitting data using various Modulation on Zeros schemes are described. In many embodiments, a communication system is utilized that includes a transmitter having a modulator that modulates a plurality of information bits to encode the bits in the zeros of the z-transform of a discrete-time baseband signal. In addition, the communication system includes a receiver having a decoder configured to decode a plurality of bits of information from the samples of a received signal by: determining a plurality of zeros of a z-transform of a received discrete-time baseband signal based upon samples from a received continuous-time signal, identifying zeros that encode the plurality of information bits, and outputting a plurality of decoded information bits based upon the identified zeros.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignees: California Institute of Technology, Technische Universität BerlinInventors: Philipp Walk, Babak Hassibi, Peter Jung
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Patent number: 11709471Abstract: A method includes: receiving a mathematical model of a control system, with state variables and control parameters; discretizing at least a part of a space to obtain a set of tuples; determining for each tuple at least one successor state; obtaining an initial winning set of tuples; determining an updated winning set of tuples, including comparing the at least one successor state with the initial winning set of tuples, where the comparison is distributed over available processing elements by choosing one processing element from the available processing elements for each tuple to perform the comparison and where the available processing elements are used simultaneously at least in part; repeating the determination of the updated winning set of tuples to obtain a new updated winning set of tuples if a convergence measure does not meet a criterion, and constructing a controller for the control system from the new updated winning set.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Technische Universität MünchenInventors: Mahmoud Khaled Mohamed Mahmoud, Majid Zamani
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Patent number: 11705299Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid metal-ion beam system (1) or liquid metal electron beam system, including: a conductive emitter electrode (2), a conductive extractor electrode (3) opposite to the emitter electrode (2), a liquid metal reservoir (4) which is fluidically connected to the emitter electrode (2) for transporting liquid metal to the emitter electrode (2), a control unit (5) which is configured to apply a periodically varying operating voltage between emitter electrode (2) and extractor electrode (3).Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDENInventor: Martin Tajmar
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Patent number: 11699749Abstract: An electronic circuit having a semiconductor device is provided that includes a heterostructure, the heterostructure including a first layer of a compound semiconductor to which a second layer of a compound semiconductor adjoins in order to form a channel for a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG), wherein the 2-dimensional electron gas is not present. In aspects, an electronic circuit having a semiconductor device is provided that includes a III-V heterostructure, the III-V heterostructure including a first layer including GaN to which a second layer adjoins in order to form a channel for a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG), and having a purity such that the 2-dimensional electron gas is not present. It is therefore advantageous for the present electronic circuit to be enclosed such that, in operation, no light of wavelengths of less than 400 nm may reach the III-V heterostructure and free charge carriers may be generated by these wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignees: NAMLAB GGMBH, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDENInventors: Stefan Schmult, Andre Wachowiak, Alexander Ruf
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Publication number: 20230202930Abstract: Embodiments are directed to the field of ceramics and relate to electron-emitting ceramics such as those which can be used as cathode material for electron emissions in space flight systems, for example. Embodiments specify an electron-emitting ceramic which has an improved temperature conductivity with a simultaneously continuous electron emission. The electron-emitting ceramic contains at least>70 vol. % C12A7 electride and a proportion of Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Ru, Os, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Te, Tl, Pb, or Bi as metal and/or with Ti, wherein the proportion of the metals lies between>0 and<30 vol. %, and the ceramic has a density of at least 85% of the theoretical density of the ceramic and the ceramic contains 0 to maximally 10 vol. % production-specific impurities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicants: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDENInventors: Katja WÄTZIG, Christian DROBNY, Martin TAJMAR
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Patent number: 11685810Abstract: A catalyst/initiator system that can be used for polymerizing ?-butyrolactone is described. The catalyst/initiator system includes a rare earth metal, a chiral ligand, at least one nucleophilic ligand, optionally at least one solvent ligand, and optionally an alkali based co-catalyst. The chiral ligand can have the structure of Formula A, as shown below: wherein Y represents rare earth metal Yttrium, Ph represents Phenyl radical and thf represents tetrahydrofuran solvent ligand.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Technische Universität MünchenInventors: Friederike Adams, Bernhard Rieger
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Publication number: 20230193941Abstract: A threaded sleeve for assembling with heat input in a component manufactured by FDM process is provided. The threaded sleeve includes a groove along its longitudinal axis. Further, the outwardly facing surface of the threaded sleeve includes a self-tapping thread which is divided into two sections along the threaded sleeve's longitudinal axis. The first section includes a constant pitch diameter and the second area comprises a pitch diameter decreasing along its longitudinal axis. The inwardly facing surface of the threaded sleeve comprises a metric thread. Furthermore, a kit, a system and a method for assembling with heat input the above-mentioned threaded sleeve in a component manufactured by FDM process is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT BERLINInventor: Thomas Fürst
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Publication number: 20230195906Abstract: An information processing device, wherein the information processing device includes circuitry configured to: copy, in response to an instruction for play back of a content, encrypted content data; decrypt the copied encrypted content data for obtaining the content data representing the content; and apply a data protection algorithm on the content data to generate protected content data representing protected content, wherein the protected content is played back.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicants: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Technische Universität München - TUMInventors: Shivangi ANEJA, Lev MARKHASIN, Matthias NIEßNER, Stefan UHLICH, Bi WANG
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Publication number: 20230183375Abstract: The present invention relates to human tissue kallikrein 7 (KLK7) selective inhibitor compounds, combinations including these compounds, process to obtain the referred compounds, and methods of using the same. The present invention belongs to the field of chemistry, pharmacology and medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicants: Fundação Universidade Federal do ABC - UFABC, Technische Universität BraunschweigInventors: Luciano PUZER, Ana Flávia SANTARINE LAUREANO, Daniele RIBEIRO DE ARAÚJO, Michael HUST
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Patent number: 11674126Abstract: A method for the recombinant production of cannabigerolic acid in a host organism may use a modified prenyltransferase. A modified prenyltransferase, a nucleic acid molecule that codes for the modified prenyltransferase, and a recombinant organism that includes the modified prenyltransferase and/or the nucleic acid are also disclosed here.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Technische Universitaet DortmundInventors: Oliver Kayser, Felix-Oliver Stehle
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Patent number: 11674640Abstract: A safety system is provided for a machine tool which has a frame and a tool. The safety system has a clamping device and a motion device. The clamping device is movable by the motion device from a working position, in which the tool is extended and can be used for working, to a safety position, in which the tool is retracted. The motion device has a first magnetic means connected to or arranged on the tool and a second magnetic means connected to or arranged on the frame, such that movement of the tool by the motion device from the working position to the safety position can be triggered and/or at least partially performed by magnetic force.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignees: Felder KG, Technische Universität WienInventors: Thomas Weiler, Helmut Caudr, Friedrich Bleicher
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Publication number: 20230173113Abstract: The invention provides conjugates of cyclic peptides as ligands for cellular surface receptors, in particular, as ligands for ?v?6-integrin. The conjugates further contain effector moieties and are suitable for use as therapeutic agent, diagnostic agent, agent for imaging, targeting moiety and as biomolecular research tool. The invention specifically relates to the use of conjugates with signalling moieties or radionuclides for in-vivo addressing of ?v?6-integrin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Technische Universität MünchenInventors: Johannes Notni, Neil Quigley, Katja Steiger
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Publication number: 20230179434Abstract: Combined physical unclonable function (PUFs); methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for enrolling combined PUFs; and methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for authenticating a device physically associated with a combined PUF are described. In an example embodiment, a combined PUF includes a plurality of PUFs and one or more logic gates. Each PUF includes a plurality of stages and an arbiter configured to generate a single PUF response based on response portions generated by the plurality of stages. The one or more logic gates are configured to combine the single PUF response for each of the plurality of PUFs in accordance with a combination function to provide a combined response.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Technische Universitaet BerlinInventors: Fatemeh Ganji, Shahin Tajik, Jean-Pierre Seifert, Domenic Forte, Mark M. Tehranipoor
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Patent number: 11668636Abstract: The particle sensor device comprises a substrate, a photodetector, a dielectric on or above the substrate, a source of electromagnetic radiation, and a through-substrate via in the substrate. The through-substrate via is exposed to the environment, in particular to ambient air. A waveguide is arranged in or above the dielectric so that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source of electromagnetic radiation is coupled into a portion of the waveguide. A further portion of the waveguide is opposite the photodetector, so that said portions of the waveguide are on different sides of the through-substrate via, and the waveguide traverses the through-substrate via.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignees: AMS AG, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT GRAZInventors: Jochen Kraft, Georg Röhrer, Fernando Jesus Castano Sanchez, Anderson Pires Singulani, Paul Maierhofer