Patents by Inventor Andrea Kirsch
Andrea Kirsch 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).
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Publication number: 20230264710Abstract: A method is for determining a speed of an object based on an ultrasonic pulse. The method includes emitting the ultrasonic pulse using a first ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic pulse having a defined signal profile. The method further includes receiving an ultrasonic signal using a second ultrasonic transducer, calculating a cross-correlation, with respect to frequency, of the ultrasonic signal with a filter signal which at least partially correlates with the defined signal profile, and determining a frequency shift between the filter signal and the received ultrasonic signal using a result of the calculated cross-correlation. The method also includes determining the speed of the object which reflected the emitted ultrasonic pulse using the determined frequency shift.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Katharina Maria Nerz, Wilhelm Christopher Von Rosenberg, Andrea Kirsch, Ulf Rueegg, Timo Winterling, Sebastian Olbrich, Kathrin Klee
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Publication number: 20230150557Abstract: A method and a system are provided for data management in a transport device, in particular in a train. In a first comparison, a first count value stored in a first control device is compared with a count value stored in a second control device. In a second comparison, a count value selected from the first and second count values on the basis of a result of the first comparison is compared with a control count value stored in a safety device. On the basis of a result of the second comparison, control data stored in the safety device and associated with the control count value are acquired by the first or second control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Andreas Kirsch, Jürgen Löhr, Florian Ersch
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Patent number: 11480653Abstract: A method for correcting a radar signal. The method includes the following steps: ascertaining main peaks in the spectrum of the radar signal; determining an auxiliary signal by removing the components of the main peaks in the radar signal; identifying regions of disturbance in the radar signal utilizing the auxiliary signal; and generating a corrected radar signal by interpolating the radar signal in the identified regions of disturbance of the radar signal, utilizing the main peaks through ascertained.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Kirsch, Michael Schoor, Stefan Engewald, Stefan Heilmann
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Patent number: 11404074Abstract: A method is for the classification of temporally sequential digital audio data that describe acoustic signals that identify hazardous situations. The method includes calculating a large number of frequency spectrograms for stepwise progressive time intervals of the temporally sequential audio data, and forming a specific number of frequency segments for each octave of each individual frequency spectrogram. The frequency segments include a subset of the individual frequency spectrograms. The method further includes adding corresponding frequency segments of the octaves of each individual frequency spectrogram, calculating frequency components through the formation of mean values for the individual, added frequency segments in each individual frequency spectrogram, and generating a classification vector using a classifier and the number of frequency components of the large number of frequency spectrograms.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andrea Kirsch, Christoph Bayer, Katharina Maria Radermacher, Olaf Schoenrock
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Publication number: 20210088641Abstract: A method recognizes an object in a surroundings of a vehicle. The vehicle has an ultrasonic sensor for monitoring the surroundings of the vehicle and for the transmission and reception of ultrasonic signals. In the method, sensor data generated by the ultrasonic sensor are received. Classification data that contain features to be classified, are subsequently generated from the sensor data. The classification data and/or the sensor data are hereupon entered into a classifier that has been trained with training data for assigning the classification data and/or the sensor data to object classes. Object information that indicates at least one of the object classes is output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Andrea Kirsch, Katharina Maria Radermacher, Kathrin Klee, Timo Winterling, Ulf Rueegg, Wilhelm Christopher Von Rosenberg, Stefan Lang
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Publication number: 20200363496Abstract: A method for correcting a radar signal. The method includes the following steps: ascertaining main peaks in the spectrum of the radar signal; determining an auxiliary signal by removing the components of the main peaks in the radar signal; identifying regions of disturbance in the radar signal utilizing the auxiliary signal; and generating a corrected radar signal by interpolating the radar signal in the identified regions of disturbance of the radar signal, utilizing the main peaks through ascertained.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Andreas Kirsch, Michael Schoor, Stefan Engewald, Stefan Heilmann
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Publication number: 20200335123Abstract: A method is for the classification of temporally sequential digital audio data that describe acoustic signals that identify hazardous situations. The method includes calculating a large number of frequency spectrograms for stepwise progressive time intervals of the temporally sequential audio data, and forming a specific number of frequency segments for each octave of each individual frequency spectrogram. The frequency segments include a subset of the individual frequency spectrograms. The method further includes adding corresponding frequency segments of the octaves of each individual frequency spectrogram, calculating frequency components through the formation of mean values for the individual, added frequency segments in each individual frequency spectrogram, and generating a classification vector using a classifier and the number of frequency components of the large number of frequency spectrograms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Andrea Kirsch, Christoph Bayer, Katharina Maria Radermacher, Olaf Schoenrock
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Patent number: 9354304Abstract: In a method for cyclically measuring distances (d) and relative velocities (v) of objects using an FMCW radar sensor, the frequency (f) of a transmitted signal of the radar sensor is periodically modulated, each period (P) including at least two differing modulation patterns, a relationship between distance (d) and velocity (v) of the object being derived from a signal received for a single modulation pattern, and the signals received for multiple modulation patterns being adjusted to one another in order to determine one value each for the distance and the velocity per each measuring cycle. For the adjustment between a signal obtained for a modulation pattern in the instantaneous measuring cycle and the signal(s) obtained for other modulation patterns, the signals from at least one previous measuring cycle are utilized.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Kirsch, Michael Schoor
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Patent number: 9244750Abstract: A method for carrying out a plausibility check of a first driver input sensor with regard to a second driver input sensor which is different from the first driver input sensor of a motor vehicle includes the first and the second driver input sensors each monitoring interventions of a driver in a brake pedal or an accelerator pedal, or a steering wheel, or a selector lever of the motor vehicle, the measuring signals of the first and the second driver input sensors being detected and redundantly evaluated independently of one another in a first functional module and a second functional module which is independent of the first functional module, and the two evaluations being compared to one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventor: Andreas Kirsch
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Patent number: 9120508Abstract: A cross member of a motor vehicle body is provided. The cross member is designed for forming a load-transmitting connection between two side members of the body and can be structurally connected to these. The cross member includes at least one floor portion that is depressed relative to a marginal rim, which together with at least one side wall adjoining thereon forms at least one stowage space for receiving items.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thorsten Pohl, Juergen Dick, Andreas Kirsch, Wolfram Lieven
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Patent number: 9003863Abstract: A controlling unit and a method of correcting an actual limit value of a sensor signal is described, wherein above or below the limit value a specific state of the sensor is recognized, the method including the steps of determining a new limit value of the sensor, determining a stability criteria to decide whether the actual limit value is corrected with said new limit value and approaching the actual limit value to the new limit value when the conditions are fulfilled to correct the actual limit value for said sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Kirsch, Christoph Biggel
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Patent number: 9002480Abstract: A method for operating a control network includes a first control computer, a second redundant control computer and a plurality of data-processing appliances, wherein a connection between the computers and the appliances is provided by a redundant and diverse heartbeat. The connection between the computers is checked before operating the control network. If a test result is positive, a master function is assigned to the first computer. If the test result is negative, both computers connect the appliances to themselves in a defined sequence. When a predetermined number of appliances are connected to the first computer, the computer takes over a master function and the second computer takes over a standby function, or, when a number, which is less than the predetermined number, of appliances are connected to each of the two computers, a signal is produced which signals a fault state of the control network.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Roland Porsch, Hartmut Ludwig, Andreas Ziegler, Tino Schwarz, Andreas Kirsch
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Publication number: 20140253365Abstract: In a method for cyclically measuring distances (d) and relative velocities (v) of objects using an FMCW radar sensor, the frequency (f) of a transmitted signal of the radar sensor is periodically modulated, each period (P) including at least two differing modulation patterns, a relationship between distance (d) and velocity (v) of the object being derived from a signal received for a single modulation pattern, and the signals received for multiple modulation patterns being adjusted to one another in order to determine one value each for the distance and the velocity per each measuring cycle. For the adjustment between a signal obtained for a modulation pattern in the instantaneous measuring cycle and the signal(s) obtained for other modulation patterns, the signals from at least one previous measuring cycle are utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Andreas KIRSCH, Michael SCHOOR
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Publication number: 20140115838Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a spunlaced nonwoven fabric made of continuous filaments as loop material for hook and loop fasteners. The invention also relates to a loop material made of a nonwoven fabric and the production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RKW SEInventors: Andreas Kirsch, Ludwig Börmann, Günter Schreiner
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Publication number: 20130211661Abstract: A method for carrying out a plausibility check of a first driver input sensor with regard to a second driver input sensor which is different from the first driver input sensor of a motor vehicle includes the first and the second driver input sensors each monitoring interventions of a driver in a brake pedal or an accelerator pedal, or a steering wheel, or a selector lever of the motor vehicle, the measuring signals of the first and the second driver input sensors being detected and redundantly evaluated independently of one another in a first functional module and a second functional module which is independent of the first functional module, and the two evaluations being compared to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Andreas Kirsch
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Publication number: 20130096696Abstract: A method for operating a control network includes a first control computer, a second redundant control computer and a plurality of data-processing appliances, wherein a connection between the computers and the appliances is provided by a redundant and diverse heartbeat. The connection between the computers is checked before operating the control network. If a test result is positive, a master function is assigned to the first computer. If the test result is negative, both computers connect the appliances to themselves in a defined sequence. When a predetermined number of appliances are connected to the first computer, the computer takes over a master function and the second computer takes over a standby function, or, when a number, which is less than the predetermined number, of appliances are connected to each of the two computers, a signal is produced which signals a fault state of the control network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Roland Porsch, Hartmut Ludwig, Andreas Ziegler, Tino Schwarz, Andreas Kirsch
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Publication number: 20120067106Abstract: A controlling unit and a method of correcting an actual limit value of a sensor signal is described, wherein above or below the limit value a specific state of the sensor is recognized, the method comprises the steps of determining a new limit value of the sensor, determining a stability criteria to decide whether the actual limit value is corrected with said new limit value and approaching the actual limit value to the new limit value when the conditions are fulfilled to correct the actual limit value for said sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Andreas Kirsch, Christoph Biggel
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Publication number: 20110106390Abstract: A method for operating a drive train of a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine (101) with an exhaust gas purification device (102) located in the exhaust gas line, characterized in that in predetermined operating states of the internal combustion engine (101) and/or of the vehicle a correction torque is imposed onto a desired torque (140) produced by an engine control unit in relation to said desired torque such that an output torque (110) is produced for a pre-determined time interval, the value of said output torque lying outside a low-load range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Robert Bosch GMBHInventors: Christian Post, Andreas Kirsch
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Patent number: 5685757Abstract: A novel fibrous non-woven composite is provided that comprises as a first component substantially continuous coarse spun-bonded filaments of a thermoplastic polymer which exhibit molecular orientation, and as a second component fine discontinuous melt-blown microfibers of a thermoplastic polymer. The fibrous components are well admixed through their placement following their formation on the same equipment to form an integrated non-woven deposition in the absence of a discrete phase boundary between substantially homogeneous concentrations of the components, and are subsequently thermally bonded to form a unitary structure. The continuous coarse spun-bonded filaments provide good strength for a supporting function throughout the non-woven composite, and the fine discontinuous melt-blown microfibers perform an uninterrupted filtration and/or moisture transport function throughout the non-woven composite. The resulting product is useful in diaper, medical, and clothing applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1993Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Corovin GmbHInventors: Andreas Kirsch, Gerhard Knitsch, Heinz-H. Boich