Patents by Inventor Franz Obesser

Franz Obesser 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).

  • Control device and method for the control of functions
    Patent number: 8706377
    Abstract: A controller system in which a plurality different main functions are integrated includes a plurality of microcontrollers. Each of the microcontrollers is associated with one of the main functions. At least one monitoring unit is implemented for the plurality of the main functions, for example a brake monitor and a comfort monitor. When the at least one monitoring unit detects a defect of a main function in the controller, only the defective main function is deactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Lothar Weichenberger, Franz Obesser
  • Control Device and Method for the Control of Functions
    Publication number: 20100023199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a controller having an integration of different functions with which a respective microcontroller is associated. In accordance with the invention, at least one monitoring unit is provided which is implemented for a plurality of functions, with only the defective function being able to be switched off in the case of a defect recognition. The invention further relates to a method for the integrative control of different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Lothar Weichenberger, Franz Obesser