Patents by Inventor Andreas Frömel

Andreas Frömel 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).

  • Dust shielding apparatus
    Patent number: 10225633
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one sound aperture configured to be acoustically coupled to an air displacement component, wherein the at least one sound aperture configured to produce a magnetically shielded region to form a trap for particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Andreas Frömel, Jani Kuivalainen
  • MEMS microphone with low pressure region between diaphragm and counter electrode
    Patent number: 9986344
    Abstract: A MEMS microphone includes a first diaphragm element, a counter electrode element, and a low pressure region between the first diaphragm element and the counter electrode element. The low pressure region has a pressure less than an ambient pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Alfons Dehe, Andreas Froemel
  • System and method for a packaged MEMS device
    Patent number: 9952111
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a device includes a substrate, a transducer die disposed over the substrate, a cover disposed over the transducer die, and a support structure connecting the cover to the substrate. The support structure includes a port configured to allow transfer of fluidic signals between an ambient environment and the transducer die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • System and method for a wind speed meter
    Patent number: 9945884
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method of measuring wind speed includes measuring atmospheric pressure at a first pressure sensor arranged inside a case and shielded from wind, measuring air pressure at a second pressure sensor arranged at an opening in the case, and determining wind speed at the opening in the case based on measuring the atmospheric pressure and the air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Andreas Froemel, Waldemar Marsetz
  • Sound processing
    Patent number: 9942655
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a socket that comprises a socket body. The socket body forms a socket cavity for receiving a plug. The socket further comprises an acoustic device and a sound port. The sound port is disposed in the socket body for acoustically coupling the acoustic device with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • System and Method for a Packaged MEMS Device
    Publication number: 20160305837
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a device includes a substrate, a transducer die disposed over the substrate, a cover disposed over the transducer die, and a support structure connecting the cover to the substrate. The support structure includes a port configured to allow transfer of fluidic signals between an ambient environment and the transducer die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • System and Method for a Wind Speed Meter
    Publication number: 20160223579
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method of measuring wind speed includes measuring atmospheric pressure at a first pressure sensor arranged inside a case and shielded from wind, measuring air pressure at a second pressure sensor arranged at an opening in the case, and determining wind speed at the opening in the case based on measuring the atmospheric pressure and the air pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Froemel, Marsetz Waldemar
  • Microphone, a microphone arrangement and a method for processing signals in a microphone
    Patent number: 9338550
    Abstract: A microphone includes a first signal input, a second signal input and a control unit coupled to the first signal input and the second signal input. The control unit is configured to, upon receiving a support signal at one of the first signal input and second signal input, process a signal received at the other of the first signal input and second signal input as an incoming data signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • MEMS Microphone with Low Pressure Region between Diaphragm and Counter Electrode
    Publication number: 20160066099
    Abstract: A MEMS microphone includes a first diaphragm element, a counter electrode element, and a low pressure region between the first diaphragm element and the counter electrode element. The low pressure region has a pressure less than an ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Alfons Dehe, Andreas Froemel
  • MEMS microphone with low pressure region between diaphragm and counter electrode
    Patent number: 9181080
    Abstract: A MEMS microphone includes a first diaphragm element, a counter electrode element, and a low pressure region between the first diaphragm element and the counter electrode element. The low pressure region has a pressure less than an ambient pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Alfons Dehe, Andreas Froemel
  • Sound Processing
    Publication number: 20150086064
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a socket that comprises a socket body. The socket body forms a socket cavity for receiving a plug. The socket further comprises an acoustic device and a sound port. The sound port is disposed in the socket body for acoustically coupling the acoustic device with the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • Microphone, A Microphone Arrangement and a Method for Processing Signals in a Microphone
    Publication number: 20150055795
    Abstract: A microphone includes a first signal input, a second signal input and a control unit coupled to the first signal input and the second signal input. The control unit is configured to, upon receiving a support signal at one of the first signal input and second signal input, process a signal received at the other of the first signal input and second signal input as an incoming data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Andreas Froemel
  • MEMS Microphone with Low Pressure Region Between Diaphragm and Counter Electrode
    Publication number: 20150001647
    Abstract: A MEMS microphone includes a first diaphragm element, a counter electrode element, and a low pressure region between the first diaphragm element and the counter electrode element. The low pressure region has a pressure less than an ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Alfons Dehe, Andreas Froemel
  • VOLUME CONTROL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140185834
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a force sensor configured to determine a force exerted on the apparatus; and a volume controller configured to control a volume of an audio output dependent on the force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Frömel, Lars Cieslak
  • AUDIO-VISUAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20140030931
    Abstract: A cover for an electronic device is provided that may include a connector housing integrally molded with the cover. The connector housing may define a cavity configured to receive a connector plug therein, and a plurality of connector springs may be configured to contact the connector plug when the connector plug occupies the cavity. The plurality of springs may be protected and, as such, may not be visible when the cover is removed from the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Kari Ensio Seitz, Jari R. Kytöläinen, Petri Ihalainen, Pasi Hyttinen, Jarmo Ketko, Michaela Reuscher, Andreas Frömel, Ralf Beck