Patents by Inventor André Schwaß

André Schwaß 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).

  • Patent number: 12679305
    Abstract: A mobile access system for granting access to a device, particularly a vehicle, is disclosed. The system includes a transmitter unit for wirelessly transmitting an unlock signal, a sensor unit with a gyroscopic sensor for detecting movement, and a control unit connected to the sensor unit. The control unit receives sensor data, recognizes a sequence of movements, checks if it matches a predefined first sequence, and unblocks the system if there is a match, enabling the unlock signal transmission only in the unblocked state. The system may also include an input unit for additional user input and an indication element for user feedback. It can block the system based on a second predefined sequence. A method for granting access using this mobile access system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Raúl Otero Fafián, André Schwaß
  • Publication number: 20250236243
    Abstract: A device and a system for a motor vehicle configured for locking and/or unlocking an object. The device includes a lock, a communication unit configured to send and receive radio signals, and a control unit. The device is operable via radio communication with the motor vehicle's central locking system and can be coupled to the motor vehicle in a manner allowing substantial freedom in selecting its position relative to the motor vehicle. The system further enables objects, such as bicycles or other items, to be secured to the motor vehicle without requiring separate access devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: André Schwaß, Dennis Sattelmaier, Roman Gabbert, Jörg Lederer
  • Publication number: 20250026308
    Abstract: A mobile access system for granting access to a device, particularly a vehicle, is disclosed. The system includes a transmitter unit for wirelessly transmitting an unlock signal, a sensor unit with a gyroscopic sensor for detecting movement, and a control unit connected to the sensor unit. The control unit receives sensor data, recognizes a sequence of movements, checks if it matches a predefined first sequence, and unblocks the system if there is a match, enabling the unlock signal transmission only in the unblocked state. The system may also include an input unit for additional user input and an indication element for user feedback. It can block the system based on a second predefined sequence. A method for granting access using this mobile access system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Raúl Otero Fafián, André Schwaß