Patents by Inventor Daniel LEUCHTER

Daniel LEUCHTER 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: 10921982
    Abstract: A method for operating a device, wherein a graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display area. The user interface has at least one operating object assigned to an application program for controlling the device. Output data are generated and displayed in the region of the assigned operating object, wherein the application program has a function having exactly two activatable program states. The first program state is activated and the output data are generated based on the activated program state. An input gesture is detected based on the user interface. The operating object has a first region and a second region and the input gesture is assigned to the first region or to the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Janine Perkuhn, Jens Baumgarten, Jian Lou, Lorenz Maurer, Elisabeth Eichhorn, Daniel Leuchter, Mathias Kuhn, Hendrik Frank
  • Patent number: 10649654
    Abstract: A method for operating a device, wherein a graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display area. The user interface has at least one operating object assigned to an application program for controlling the device. Output data are generated and displayed in the region of the assigned operating object, wherein the application program has a function having exactly two activatable program states. The first program state is activated and the output data are generated based on the activated program state. An input gesture is detected based on the user interface. The operating object has a first region and a second region and the input gesture is assigned to the first region or to the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Janine Perkuhn, Jens Baumgarten, Jian Lou, Lorenz Maurer, Elisabeth Eichhorn, Daniel Leuchter, Mathias Kuhn, Hendrik Frank
  • Publication number: 20190324638
    Abstract: A method for operating a device, wherein a graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display area. The user interface has at least one operating object assigned to an application program for controlling the device. Output data are generated and displayed in the region of the assigned operating object, wherein the application program has a function having exactly two activatable program states. The first program state is activated and the output data are generated based on the activated program state. An input gesture is detected based on the user interface. The operating object has a first region and a second region and the input gesture is assigned to the first region or to the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Janine PERKUHN, Jens BAUMGARTEN, Jian LOU, Lorenz MAURER, Elisabeth EICHHORN, Daniel LEUCHTER, Mathias KUHN, Hendrik FRANK
  • Publication number: 20180039409
    Abstract: A method for operating a device, wherein a graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display area. The user interface has at least one operating object assigned to an application program for controlling the device. Output data are generated and displayed in the region of the assigned operating object, wherein the application program has a function having exactly two activatable program states. The first program state is activated and the output data are generated based on the activated program state. An input gesture is detected based on the user interface. The operating object has a first region and a second region and the input gesture is assigned to the first region or to the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Janine PERKUHN, Jens BAUMGARTEN, Jian LOU, Lorenz MAURER, Elisabeth EICHHORN, Daniel LEUCHTER, Mathias KUHN, Hendrik FRANK
  • Patent number: 9428220
    Abstract: A method and a device for maneuvering a combination of a towing vehicle and a trailer, wherein the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle by a non-steerable tow-bar, and the towing vehicle observes the rear surroundings, including the trailer, by a rear-view camera. The method includes the steps: a) determining the actual articulation of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle; b) determining the length of the tow-bar and the maximum articulation of the trailer; c) inputting the intended articulation of the trailer; d) reversing the towing vehicle with at least active steering support until the intended articulation of the trailer is reached; e) fixing the direction of travel predetermined by the intended articulation; f) maneuvering the towing vehicle with at least active steering support while maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until an eventual parking position is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Philipp Hueger, Ulrich Wuttke, Daniel Leuchter
  • Publication number: 20150149040
    Abstract: A method and a device for maneuvering a combination of a towing vehicle and a trailer, wherein the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle by a non-steerable tow-bar, and the towing vehicle observes the rear surroundings, including the trailer, by a rear-view camera. The method includes the steps: a) determining the actual articulation of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle; b) determining the length of the tow-bar and the maximum articulation of the trailer; c) inputting the intended articulation of the trailer; d) reversing the towing vehicle with at least active steering support until the intended articulation of the trailer is reached; e) fixing the direction of travel predetermined by the intended articulation; f) maneuvering the towing vehicle with at least active steering support while maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until an eventual parking position is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Philipp HUEGER, Ulrich WUTTKE, Daniel LEUCHTER