Patents by Inventor Alexander Kunze

Alexander Kunze 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: 20220072957
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depicting at least one virtual element in a display area of at least one display element of a vehicle. The method for depicting a virtual element allows the depth perception of virtual elements in the display area of a display apparatus to be improved. The method may be realized in that the virtual element is constructed of at least one first virtual subelement and one second virtual subelement, wherein the first virtual subelement is arranged in perspective in the display area in front of the second subelement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Johanna Sandbrink, Vitalij Sadovitch, Michael Wittkämper
  • Publication number: 20220074753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depicting a virtual element in a display area of at least one display apparatus of a vehicle. Virtual elements that lie outside of the display area of a display apparatus are perceptible by the driver with a certain estimation of distance, or respectively direction, in that a driver of the vehicle is signaled when the determined three-dimensional coordinates of the at least one virtual element lie outside of the display area of the display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Yannis Tebaibi, Johanna Sandbrink, Vitalij Sadovitch
  • Publication number: 20220029365
    Abstract: A radio frequency connector for establishing a radio frequency connection with a radio frequency device is described. The radio frequency connector includes a radio frequency connection interface, an interchangeable radio frequency adapter and a positioning member. The interchangeable radio frequency adapter is detachably attached with the radio frequency connection interface such that the interchangeable radio frequency adapter is configured to be detached from the radio frequency connection interface in a disassembled state of the radio frequency connector. The positioning member is configured to position the interchangeable radio frequency adapter with respect to the radio frequency connection interface in an assembled state of the radio frequency connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Stefan Ketzer, Martin Peschke
  • Publication number: 20210390926
    Abstract: Controlling a display in an augmented reality head-up display for a vehicle. At least one safety-relevant parameter is determined in a first step. If two or more safety-relevant parameters are determined, one of the determined parameters can optionally be selected as a critical parameter. The intensity of the display element displayed on the augmented reality head-up display is subsequently adjusted on the basis of the at least one safety-relevant parameter. The display element is then output for display on the augmented reality head-up display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Yannis Tebaibi
  • Patent number: 11187723
    Abstract: A high bandwidth differential test probe for measuring a device under test is provided. The test probe comprises a first probe tip arranged at a first coaxial connector relative to a first rotational axis, and a second probe tip arranged at a second coaxial connector relative to a second rotational axis. For adjusting the distance between the first probe tip and the second probe tip, the first coaxial connector is rotatable with respect to the first rotational axis and the second coaxial connector is rotatable with respect to the second rotational axis. Additionally, a tilt angle between the first probe tip and a plane comprising both the first and second rotational axes, and a tilt angle between the second probe tip and the plane, is not equal to zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Stefan Ketzer
  • Patent number: 11054467
    Abstract: A dynamic probe for probing a dynamic data signal comprising a switching unit configured to provide at least two different input impedances, wherein the switching unit is configured to select a first input impedance in a first mode and a second input impedance in a second mode, the switching unit being configured to be operated dynamically based on an event in the data signal processed. Further, a dynamic measurement system and a method for probing a dynamic data signal are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Peschke, Alexander Kunze
  • Patent number: 10886675
    Abstract: A measurement equipment configured to be connected to a measurement device and an HF coaxial connection element and a torque limiter. The torque limiter is configured for connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the measurement device with a predetermined torque. Furthermore, the invention provides an HF coaxial connection element configured to be connected to a corresponding HF coaxial connection element. The HF coaxial connection element comprises a torque limiter configured for detachably connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the corresponding HF coaxial connection element with a predetermined torque, a centering element for centering the HF coaxial connection element with respect to the corresponding HF coaxial connection element and a twist protection element for preventing twisting motion between the HF coaxial connection element and the corresponding HF coaxial connection element. A corresponding torque limiter is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Ketzer, Martin Peschke, Alexander Kunze
  • Patent number: 10884045
    Abstract: Device and method for analyzing a probe, in particular for analyzing a symmetrical, differential probe. A ground-based test signal is provided to a main signal line, wherein the main signal line is terminated by a predetermined impedance. Furthermore, at least one additional signal line is provided, wherein a further impedance is arranged between the additional signal line and the ground. Accordingly, a differential probe may measure a differential signal between the main signal line and the additional signal line. Hence, no grounded signal is provided to the probe. This measurement of the probe can be compared with a reference signal directly acquired on the main signal line. In this way, characteristic values such as impedance and/or frequency response of the probe can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Benedikt Lippert, Martin Peschke, Alexander Stuka, Renate Mittermair, Alexander Kunze
  • Patent number: 10847912
    Abstract: A broadband connector system is provided. Said broadband connector system comprises a broadband socket connector comprising a socket strip conductor element comprising a socket lateral dimension, and a broadband plug connector comprising a plug strip conductor element comprising a plug lateral dimension. In this context, the broadband socket connector is connectable to the broadband plug connector, wherein the socket lateral dimension is greater or equal to the plug lateral dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Alexander Stuka
  • Publication number: 20200076140
    Abstract: The present invention provides a measurement equipment configured to be connected to a measurement device. The measurement equipment comprises an HF coaxial connection element and a torque limiter. The torque limiter is configured for connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the measurement device with a predetermined torque. Furthermore, the invention provides an HF coaxial connection element configured to be connected to a corresponding HF coaxial connection element. The HF coaxial connection element comprises a torque limiter configured for detachably connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the corresponding HF coaxial connection element with a predetermined torque. Furthermore, the HF coaxial connection element comprises a centering element for centering the HF coaxial connection element with respect to the corresponding HF coaxial connection element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Stefan Ketzer, Martin Peschke, Alexander Kunze
  • Patent number: 10545175
    Abstract: An electrical measurement system for performing a measurement on a device under test has a main unit, a probe unit connected to the main unit, a first offset generator for generating a first offset influencing the measurement, and a second offset generator for generating a second offset influencing the measurement. The first offset generator has a first analog step size and the second offset generator has a second analog step size. The first and second analog step sizes differ from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Roland Krimmer, Alexander Kunze, Andreas Ziegler, Gottfried Czech, Mirko Soellner
  • Publication number: 20190302159
    Abstract: Device and method for analyzing a probe, in particular for analyzing a symmetrical, differential probe. A ground-based test signal is provided to a main signal line, wherein the main signal line is terminated by a predetermined impedance. Furthermore, at least one additional signal line is provided, wherein a further impedance is arranged between the additional signal line and the ground. Accordingly, a differential probe may measure a differential signal between the main signal line and the additional signal line. Hence, no grounded signal is provided to the probe. This measurement of the probe can be compared with a reference signal directly acquired on the main signal line. In this way, characteristic values such as impedance and/or frequency response of the probe can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Benedikt Lippert, Martin Peschke, Alexander Stuka, Renate Mittermair, Alexander Kunze
  • Publication number: 20190288424
    Abstract: A broadband connector system is provided. Said broadband connector system comprises a broadband socket connector comprising a socket strip conductor element comprising a socket lateral dimension, and a broadband plug connector comprising a plug strip conductor element comprising a plug lateral dimension. In this context, the broadband socket connector is connectable to the broadband plug connector, wherein the socket lateral dimension is greater or equal to the plug lateral dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander KUNZE, Alexander STUKA
  • Publication number: 20180335476
    Abstract: A dynamic probe for probing a dynamic data signal comprising a switching unit configured to provide at least two different input impedances, wherein the switching unit is configured to select a first input impedance in a first mode and a second input impedance in a second mode, the switching unit being configured to be operated dynamically based on an event in the data signal processed. Further, a dynamic measurement system and a method for probing a dynamic data signal are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Peschke, Alexander Kunze
  • Publication number: 20180275194
    Abstract: An electrical measurement system for performing a measurement on a device under test has a main unit, a probe unit connected to the main unit, a first offset generator for generating a first offset influencing the measurement, and a second offset generator for generating a second offset influencing the measurement. The first offset generator has a first analog step size and the second offset generator has a second analog step size. The first and second analog step sizes differ from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Roland Krimmer, Alexander Kunze, Andreas Ziegler, Gottfried Czech, Mirko Soellner
  • Patent number: 10031537
    Abstract: A differential probe provides a probe input which comprises two inputs for recording a first and second input signal. The differential probe further provides a first amplifier which is connected to the two inputs. The differential probe additionally provides a compensation device, which generates and superposes on the first and second input signal a differential offset signal. The compensation device also generates a common-mode offset signal which is independent of the differential offset signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Peschke, Roland Krimmer, Alexander Kunze, Andreas Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20180120350
    Abstract: A high bandwidth differential test probe for measuring a device under test is provided. The test probe comprises a first probe tip arranged at a first coaxial connector relative to a first rotational axis, and a second probe tip arranged at a second coaxial connector relative to a second rotational axis. For adjusting the distance between the first probe tip and the second probe tip, the first coaxial connector is rotatable with respect to the first rotational axis and the second coaxial connector is rotatable with respect to the second rotational axis. Additionally, a tilt angle between the first probe tip and a plane comprising both the first and second rotational axes, and a tilt angle between the second probe tip and the plane, is not equal to zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander KUNZE, Stefan KETZER
  • Patent number: 9939473
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power meter with a two-path or multipath detector comprising at least two detector elements. Each detector element generates an output voltage. In order to detect an electrical power of an alternating electrical input signal, the sum and the difference of the output voltages of the detector elements are formed separately from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Perndl, Alexander Kunze, Burkhard Kuefner, Thomas Reichel
  • Patent number: 9519011
    Abstract: An adapter for a sensor measuring a differential signal comprises two electrically conductive test-contact elements which are arranged in each case eccentrically relative to an axis of rotation in order to register respectively one partial signal of the differential signal. Moreover, two adjustment components, each rotatable about one of the two axes of rotation, are provided in the adapter for the adjustment of a variable spacing distance between the two test-contact elements. The two adjustment components are connected to one another in a force-fit manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Kunze, Stefan Ketzer, Martin Peschke
  • Patent number: 9362900
    Abstract: A switching unit serves for the arithmetic linking of at least two input signals supplied to the switching unit. For this purpose, the switching unit provides a switching matrix to which the at least two input signals are supplied. The switching matrix applies at least one summation operation to at least two input signals and/or at least one multiplication operation to at least one input signal. Additionally or alternatively, the switching matrix can also connect at least one input signal directly through to a first output. The switching matrix comprises for this purpose several current switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Schild, Alexander Kunze