Patents by Inventor Alexander Banerjee

Alexander Banerjee 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119273
    Abstract: A physics-based network model is trained to learn weights such as trapping, detrapping, and/or transport of holes and/or electrons, as well as voltage distribution on a voxel-by-voxel basis throughout a solid-state detector model. The physics-based network may be used to estimate material property variation throughout the voxels. To reduce the number of experimental setups and information needed to train the models, the models may be trained using more easily acquired ground truth. Just the electrode signals or just the free charge data is used to train the model to characterize the solid-state detector. With this reduced data, the detector may be characterized using equivalency, such as combining multiple trapping centers to an equivalent trapping center. Regularization may be used in the loss calculation, such as where just the electrode signals are used, to deal with the reduced data available as ground truth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Srutarshi Banerjee, Miesher Rodrigues, Alexander Hans Vija, Aggelos Katsaggelos
  • Patent number: 11507112
    Abstract: A control system for a transportation vehicle comprises a sensor vehicle that has at least one sensor for scanning an environment, wherein the sensor vehicle is configured to move autonomously to the detected transportation vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the transportation vehicle on the basis of sensor data from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventor: Alexander Banerjee
  • Publication number: 20220105856
    Abstract: The invention discloses a system and a method for determining a lateral offset of a swap body in relation to a vehicle while aligning the vehicle under the swap body. Crossed pairs of distance sensors are used, which detect distances to the vertical surfaces on guide elements on the swap body to determine a lateral offset of the swap body in relation to the vehicle. The detected distances are evaluated by a signal processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Patrick Kniess, Thomas Jäger, Alexander Häfele, Basem Abdo, Alexander Banerjee
  • Publication number: 20210132631
    Abstract: A control system for a transportation vehicle comprises a sensor vehicle that has at least one sensor for scanning an environment, wherein the sensor vehicle is configured to move autonomously to the detected transportation vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the transportation vehicle on the basis of sensor data from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Alexander BANERJEE
  • Patent number: 10944305
    Abstract: An electric drive unit with an electric machine arranged in a motor housing. The electric machine has a rotor and a stator. A transmission is arranged in a transmission housing and driven by the electric machine. A cooling sleeve is provided, which forms a radially outward facing hollow space for a coolant by virtue of a spiral-shaped circumferential web between itself and the surrounding motor housing. Furthermore the cooling sleeve has a holding web which is designed to be clamped between two motor housing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Gerhard Höring
  • Publication number: 20190280553
    Abstract: An electric drive unit with an electric machine arranged in a motor housing. The electric machine has a rotor and a stator. A transmission is arranged in a transmission housing and driven by the electric machine. A cooling sleeve is provided, which forms a radially outward facing hollow space for a coolant by virtue of a spiral-shaped circumferential web between itself and the surrounding motor housing. Furthermore the cooling sleeve has a holding web which is designed to be clamped between two motor housing components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander BANERJEE, Gerhard HÖRING
  • Patent number: 10145469
    Abstract: A method of parameterization of traction force interrupted shifts in a transmission of a commercial vehicle having a frame, a cab supported by the frame, and a trailer coupled to the frame. The method includes a mathematical model which considers movement equations and geometrical parameters of the frame, the cab, and the trailer. Traction force patterns of traction force interrupted shifts are predetermined which depend on a traction force decrease time, a shift time, and a traction force increase time. From model and force patterns, vibration behaviors of the cab as the output parameter of the model is simulated. The parameterization of traction force interrupted shiftings takes place such that, as the shifting parameters, the traction force decrease time, the shift time, and the traction force increase time of such force patterns are determined, for which a defined evaluation criterion of the simulated vibration behavior of the cab is optimal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Martin Sperlich
  • Patent number: 10077980
    Abstract: A method for determining an angle between a longitudinal axis of a first, leading component vehicle and a longitudinal axis of a second, trailing component vehicle. For at least one wheel axle or wheel axle group of the first, leading component vehicle a travel speed and/or an angular speed of the wheel axle or wheel axle group concerned is determined, and for at least one wheel axle or wheel axle group of the second, trailing component vehicle a travel speed and/or an angular speed of the wheel axle or wheel axle group concerned is determined. From the travel speeds and/or angular speeds determined for the wheel axles or wheel axle groups of the first, leading component vehicle and of the second, trailing component vehicle, the angle between the longitudinal axes of the first, leading component vehicle and the second, trailing component vehicle is then calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Alexander Banerjee
  • Patent number: 9707962
    Abstract: A method for predictive control of a cruise control system of a motor vehicle in which a selection is made from a variety of control variants in order to set a target speed with respect to a stretch of road ahead. In so doing, the selection is made as a function of a gradient profile of the stretch of road ahead. In order to now implement an optimum predictive control with respect to fuel consumption with low complexity, the gradient profile is segmented through allocation to gradient ranges, which are determined as a function of the target speed. A respectively suitable control variant is then selected on the basis of at least one segment of the gradient profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Martin Sperlich
  • Publication number: 20170037958
    Abstract: A method of parameterization of traction force interrupted shifts in a transmission of a commercial vehicle having a frame, a cab supported by the frame, and a trailer coupled to the frame. The method includes a mathematical model which considers movement equations and geometrical parameters of the frame, the cab, and the trailer. Traction force patterns of traction force interrupted shifts are predetermined which depend on a traction force decrease time, a shift time, and a traction force increase time. From model and force patterns, vibration behaviors of the cab as the output parameter of the model is simulated. The parameterization of traction force interrupted shiftings takes place such that, as the shifting parameters, the traction force decrease time, the shift time, and the traction force increase time of such force patterns are determined, for which a defined evaluation criterion of the simulated vibration behavior of the cab is optimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander BANERJEE, Martin SPERLICH
  • Publication number: 20160018220
    Abstract: A method for determining an angle between a longitudinal axis of a first, leading component vehicle and a longitudinal axis of a second, trailing component vehicle. For at least one wheel axle or wheel axle group of the first, leading component vehicle a travel speed and/or an angular speed of the wheel axle or wheel axle group concerned is determined, and for at least one wheel axle or wheel axle group of the second, trailing component vehicle a travel speed and/or an angular speed of the wheel axle or wheel axle group concerned is determined. From the travel speeds and/or angular speeds determined for the wheel axles or wheel axle groups of the first, leading component vehicle and of the second, trailing component vehicle, the angle between the longitudinal axes of the first, leading component vehicle and the second, trailing component vehicle is then calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Alexander BANERJEE
  • Publication number: 20160016586
    Abstract: A method for predictive control of a cruise control system of a motor vehicle in which a selection is made from a variety of control variants in order to set a target speed with respect to a stretch of road ahead. In so doing, the selection is made as a function of a gradient profile of the stretch of road ahead. In order to now implement an optimum predictive control with respect to fuel consumption with low complexity, the gradient profile is segmented through allocation to gradient ranges, which are determined as a function of the target speed. A respectively suitable control variant is then selected on the basis of at least one segment of the gradient profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander BANERJEE, Martin SPERLICH
  • Patent number: 8821343
    Abstract: A method of operating a drive-train comprising an auxiliary output on the engine side that can be coupled to the combustion engine via a continuously variable transmission and a generator such that when the engine is running, the generator can be driven at a constant rotational speed regardless of the speed of the engine, such that a condition parameter of the auxiliary output is regulated between a pair of limit values. The condition parameter is regulated as a function of its current actual value, the limit values of the condition parameter and also as a function of a current and/or anticipated driving situation such that parameters are determined, in the regulator, for the energy input into the auxiliary output as a function of these input data, and hence for a corresponding energy uptake from the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Bernard Hunold
  • Patent number: 8527131
    Abstract: A method of operating a drive-train of a motor vehicle having a hybrid drive with an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, an electrical energy accumulator that can be charged when the electric machine operates as a generator and discharged when the electric machine operates as a motor, a transmission connected between the hybrid drive and a drive output, and at least one auxiliary power takeoff on either the transmission or the hybrid drive side such that the auxiliary power takeoff can be operated with variable energy demand within functional capability limits that depend on the auxiliary power takeoff. Depending on the current operating status of the hybrid drive unit, the electrical energy accumulator and/or the auxiliary power takeoff, energy available in the drive-train, but not required at the drive output, can bypass the electrical energy accumulator and be stored in the auxiliary power takeoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Notker Amann
  • Publication number: 20130090209
    Abstract: A method of operating a drive-train comprising an auxiliary output on the engine side that can be coupled to the combustion engine via a continuously variable transmission and a generator such that when the engine is running, the generator can be driven at a constant rotational speed regardless of the speed of the engine, such that a condition parameter of the auxiliary output is regulated between a pair of limit values. The condition parameter is regulated as a function of its current actual value, the limit values of the condition parameter and also as a function of a current and/or anticipated driving situation such that parameters are determined, in the regulator, for the energy input into the auxiliary output as a function of these input data, and hence for a corresponding energy uptake from the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Bernard Hunold
  • Publication number: 20120255384
    Abstract: A mechanism with a transmission device for supplying at least one auxiliary power take-off aggregate of a vehicle with drive energy. A transmission ratio of the transmission device is varied continuously varied at least over a certain range and the transmission device can be brought into functional connection, on the input side, with a drive input of a drive machine of a drive-train of the vehicle and, on the output side, with the auxiliary power take-off aggregate. The transmission device is in the form of a mechanical transmission device. A transmission unit is provided in the power path between the drive machine and the auxiliary power take-off aggregate, whose transmission ratio is adapted to the mechanical transmission device in such manner that, in a main operating range, the mechanical transmission device can be operated essentially within the range of its maximum efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Frank-Detlef SPECK, Alexander BANERJEE
  • Patent number: 8239110
    Abstract: A method of operating a drivetrain of a motor vehicle. The drivetrain comprises a drive aggregate formed as a hybrid drive with a combustion engine and an electric machine, and a transmission connected between the drive aggregate and a drive output. The drivetrain also comprises a pressure reservoir system with at least one pressure reservoir and at least one pressure generator by the combustion engine in order to fill the pressure reservoir. A pressure in the pressure reservoir of the pressure reservoir system is measured and a value of the actual pressure, in the pressure reservoir system, is compared with at least one threshold value. When the actual pressure value is higher than a threshold value, stopping of the combustion engine is permitted, whereas if the actual pressure value is lower than the threshold value, stopping of the combustion engine is not permitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Johannes Kaltenbach, Notker Amann, Alexander Banerjee, Christian Mittelberger, Mesut Er
  • Publication number: 20120158232
    Abstract: A method of operating a drive-train of a motor vehicle having a hybrid drive with an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, an electrical energy accumulator that can be charged when the electric machine operates as a generator and discharged when the electric machine operates as a motor, a transmission connected between the hybrid drive and a drive output, and at least one auxiliary power takeoff on either the transmission or the hybrid drive side such that the auxiliary power takeoff can be operated with variable energy demand within functional capability limits that depend on the auxiliary power takeoff. Depending on the current operating status of the hybrid drive unit, the electrical energy accumulator and/or the auxiliary power takeoff, energy available in the drive-train, but not required at the drive output, can bypass the electrical energy accumulator and be stored in the auxiliary power takeoff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Alexander Banerjee, Notker Amann
  • Publication number: 20100217508
    Abstract: A method of operating a drivetrain of a motor vehicle. The drivetrain comprises a drive aggregate formed as a hybrid drive with a combustion engine and an electric machine, and a transmission connected between the drive aggregate and a drive output. The drivetrain also comprises a pressure reservoir system with at least one pressure reservoir and at least one pressure generator by the combustion engine in order to fill the pressure reservoir. A pressure in the pressure reservoir of the pressure reservoir system is measured and a value of the actual pressure, in the pressure reservoir system, is compared with at least one threshold value. When the actual pressure value is higher than a threshold value, stopping of the combustion engine is permitted, whereas if the actual pressure value is lower than the threshold value, stopping of the combustion engine is not permitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Johannes KALTENBACH, Notker AMANN, Alexander BANERJEE, Christian MITTELBERGER, Mesut ER
  • Patent number: 7744502
    Abstract: A method for driving a parallel hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle with at least one internal combustion engine, one electric motor and an output. The electric motor is arranged in the drive train between the output and the internal combustion engine. A shifting element is arranged between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. A hydrodynamic torque converter is arranged between the electric motor and the output. A target output torque applied at the output is subject to the slip hydrodynamic torque converter, is produced by at least the internal combustion engine and the electric motor, and is determined with reference to at least the required target output torque, an actual turbine speed of the hydrodynamic torque converter, or a an equivalent speed of the parallel hybrid drive train, and the actual speed of the electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Ralf Dreibholz, Alexander Banerjee