Patents by Inventor Bernd Herrmann

Bernd Herrmann 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: 20250042485
    Abstract: An air guiding element with a surface element and a longitudinally displaceable carrier element. The surface element is articulated to the carrier element in a movably mounted manner, furthermore with a drive element with a gearwheel. The carrier element can be driven in a longitudinally displaceable manner by the gearwheel transmission in such a way that a rack of the gearwheel transmission is connected to the drive element in a drivable manner via a spur gear and the rack is in driving connection with the carrier element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dominik Beierl, Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh
  • Patent number: 12198577
    Abstract: A decorative film (1) for application to a dynamically actuatable display (7), including: a carrier ply (2), a first decorative ply (3), wherein, in a display area (5), the first decorative ply (3) has a first decoration (31) and one or more transparent areas (4), in which the decorative film (1) is permeable to light emitted by the dynamically actuatable display (7). A decorative film body (10) and a display body (20) with the decorative film (1) as well as methods for the production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Michael Otto Ucke
  • Publication number: 20240404540
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395273
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395272
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395276
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395274
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395271
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Publication number: 20240395275
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH
  • Patent number: 12142286
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Max Neuendorf, Matthias Felix, Matthias Hildenbrand, Lukas Schuster, Ingo Hofmann, Bernd Herrmann, Nikolaus Rettelbach
  • Publication number: 20240355340
    Abstract: A streaming client device receives a bitstream, which includes an encoded audio signal according to an encoded audio signal version selected among multiple selectable versions, each having at least one personalization option among multiple personalization options. The bitstream also includes side information with configuration information and capacity information. The streaming client device: defines a personalization, by choosing a preferred selectable version based on the capacity information and the configuration information; selects an encoded audio signal version based on a current state of the external resource and the personalization, so that the capacity required by the selected encoded audio signal version matches the current state of the external resource; and decodes the received encoded audio signal or transcodes it onto another bitstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Moritz FUCHS, Oliver Peter MAJOR, Ziad Marwan Daoud SHABAN, Bernd CZELHAN, Harald FUCHS, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Max NEUENDORF, Stefan MELTZER
  • Publication number: 20240343322
    Abstract: An air-guiding element includes a surface element and a longitudinally displaceable carrier element. The surface element is articulated on the carrier element in a movably mounted manner. The air-guiding element further includes a drive element with a spindle mechanism and a linear guide. The carrier element can be driven in a longitudinally displaceable manner by the spindle mechanism such that a threaded spindle of the spindle mechanism is drivably connected to the drive element and a spindle nut is in driving connection with the carrier element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh, Dominik Beierl
  • Publication number: 20240343321
    Abstract: An adjustable motor vehicle lateral air deflector arrangement with a lateral air deflector which can be adjusted by electric motor between a rest position retracted into a body and an active position extended from the body. The arrangement includes (i) a guide link fixed to the vehicle with a longitudinal guide track oriented predominantly in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, (ii) a link slide guided in the longitudinal guide track of the guide link, which holds the air deflector, and (iii) an electromotive link drive, which moves a flexible actuating cable that is attached to the link slide. The link drive can be arranged at a distance from the guide link so that a compact air deflector arrangement can be realized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dominik Beierl, Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh
  • Publication number: 20240343320
    Abstract: A lateral rear region of a vehicle includes a rear body member, which extends at least behind a rear wheel housing of the vehicle, and an air directing device. An air guidance element of the air directing device is displaceable relative to the rear body member between a rest position retracted into the lateral rear region and a service position extended out of the same such that, in the retracted rest position, a flow guide surface of the air guidance element is covered by the rear body member and that, in the extended operating position, the flow guide surface of the air guidance element is rearwardly displaced from the rear body member at least in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The air directing device includes a guide and drive unit, which guides and drives the air guidance element during the displacement relative to the rear body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dominik Beierl, Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh
  • Publication number: 20240343318
    Abstract: A lateral rear region of a motor vehicle includes a rear vehicle body member extending at least behind a rear wheel housing of the motor vehicle. The lateral rear region includes an air directing device, wherein an air guidance element of the air directing device is displaceable relative to the rear vehicle body member between a rest position retracted in the lateral rear region and an operational position extended out of the lateral rear portion. In the retracted rest position, a flow guide surface of the air guidance element is covered by the rear vehicle body member. In the extended operational position, the flow guide surface of the air guidance element is, at least in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, displaced rearward relative to the rear vehicle body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing h,c, F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh, Dominik Beierl
  • Publication number: 20240343314
    Abstract: An adjustable lateral air-directing wing arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a lateral air-directing wing, which is displaceable by an electric motor between a resting position retracted into a vehicle body and an active position extended from the vehicle body. The arrangement includes a vehicle-mounted carriage guide including a longitudinal guide track oriented predominantly in the motor vehicle longitudinal direction, and a guide carriage, which is linearly guided in the longitudinal guide track of the carriage guide and which supports the air-directing wing. The guide carriage includes a gear rack that is parallel to the movement of the guide carriage, and an electric motor-driven carriage drive, which includes an output gear cog that engages with the gear rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Joachim Paul, Okan Gönüldinc, Moritz Zeh, Dominik Beierl
  • Publication number: 20240336309
    Abstract: An air guiding device of a motor vehicle body having a flexible air guiding element, wherein the air guiding element includes a frame, in whose interior a flexible active element, is arranged. The flexible active element is configured so that its geometry can be changed under the action of a pulling force (F), wherein at least one pulling element is configured on the active element, on which the pulling force (F) can act with the aid of a kinematic system of the air guiding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Riccardo Bauer, Stefan Rudersdorf
  • Publication number: 20240194207
    Abstract: An audio encoder is disclosed for providing an encoded representation of an audio information encodes a sequence of audio frames. The audio encoder provides one or more immediate playout frames including a representation of a current audio frame, preceding the current audio frame. The audio encoder provides the representations of the current frame and of the one or more audio frames preceding the current audio frame, such that these representations are decodable using a same decoder configuration. The audio encoder provides the representations of the one or more audio frames preceding the current audio frame, which are included into the immediate playout frame, using a modified encoding functionality, which encodes an audio frame using a smaller number of bits than a normal encoding functionality, which is used for the encoding of the current audio frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Nikolaus RETTELBACH, Christina MITTAG, Daniel RICHTER, Agathe DENIAU, Wahaj ASLAM, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN
  • Publication number: 20240177635
    Abstract: A decorative film (1) for application to a dynamically actuatable display (7), including: a carrier ply (2), a first decorative ply (3), wherein, in a display area (5), the first decorative ply (3) has a first decoration (31) and one or more transparent areas (4), in which the decorative film (1) is permeable to light emitted by the dynamically actuatable display (7). A decorative film body (10) and a display body (20) with the decorative film (1) as well as methods for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Bernd Herrmann, Michael Otto Ucke
  • Publication number: 20240062768
    Abstract: An audio decoder for providing a decoded audio signal representation on the basis of an encoded audio signal representation is configured to adjust decoding parameters in dependence on a configuration information, to decode one or more audio frames using a current configuration information, to compare a configuration information in a configuration structure associated with one or more frames to be decoded by the current configuration information, and to make a transition to perform decoding using the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded as a new configuration information if the configuration information in the configuration structure associated with the one or more frames to be decoded, or a relevant portion thereof, is different from the current configuration information, and to consider a stream identifier information included in the configuration structure when comparing the configuration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Max NEUENDORF, Matthias FELIX, Matthias HILDENBRAND, Lukas SCHUSTER, Ingo HOFMANN, Bernd HERRMANN, Nikolaus RETTELBACH