Patents by Inventor Christopher SÖLL

Christopher SÖLL 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: 12199116
    Abstract: A diode array with at least two image elements. The diode array includes a distribution transistor as well as a feed line for receiving a reference current and a first supply terminal coupled to the distribution transistor for supplying the distribution transistor. A diode and an input transistor are provided for each image element, each of which is coupled to the diode for supplying the diode. The distribution transistor forms a distribution current mirror with the respective input transistor of at least two image elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Christopher Söll, Jens Richter, Markus Kösler
  • Patent number: 12044722
    Abstract: In an embodiment a semiconductor component includes a laterally extending contact area laterally interrupted in such a way that material of the contact area laterally delimits at least one recess, the contact area configured to be at a potential, wherein at least one first recess is formed laterally as a circular ring around a lateral center point of the contact area, and wherein at least one second recess extends laterally in a straight line through the lateral center point of the contact area so that the contact area is divided by a corresponding recess into two halves which are not connected by material of the contact area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Richter, Christopher Söll
  • Patent number: 11783762
    Abstract: An arrangement for operating a diode array includes a plurality of LEDs. Each LED is assigned a respective sensor element which is configured to detect a characteristic value representative of a luminous flux of the respective LED. The arrangement also includes a respective supply input for providing a current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED. The arrangement further includes in each case a control unit which is coupled on the input side to the respective supply input and the respective sensor element and on the output side to the respective LED and is configured to control the current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED as a function of the corresponding characteristic value. The arrangement additionally includes a respective supply input for providing a current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Jens Richter, Christopher Söll
  • Publication number: 20220406247
    Abstract: An arrangement for operating a diode array includes a plurality of LEDs. Each LED is assigned a respective sensor element which is configured to detect a characteristic value representative of a luminous flux of the respective LED. The arrangement also includes a respective supply input for providing a current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED. The arrangement further includes in each case a control unit which is coupled on the input side to the respective supply input and the respective sensor element and on the output side to the respective LED and is configured to control the current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED as a function of the corresponding characteristic value. The arrangement additionally includes a respective supply input for providing a current for light-emitting operation of the respective LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Jens RICHTER, Christopher SÖLL
  • Publication number: 20220244306
    Abstract: In an embodiment a semiconductor component includes a laterally extending contact area laterally interrupted in such a way that material of the contact area laterally delimits at least one recess, the contact area configured to be at a potential, wherein at least one first recess is formed laterally as a circular ring around a lateral center point of the contact area, and wherein at least one second recess extends laterally in a straight line through the lateral center point of the contact area so that the contact area is divided by a corresponding recess into two halves which are not connected by material of the contact area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jens Richter, Christopher Söll
  • Publication number: 20220130878
    Abstract: A diode array with at least two image elements. The diode array includes a distribution transistor as well as a feed line for receiving a reference current and a first supply terminal coupled to the distribution transistor for supplying the distribution transistor. A diode and an input transistor are provided for each image element, each of which is coupled to the diode for supplying the diode. The distribution transistor forms a distribution current mirror with the respective input transistor of at least two image elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher SÖLL, Jens RICHTER, Markus KÖSLER