Patents by Inventor Hans Adel
Hans Adel 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).
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Patent number: 10848611Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
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Patent number: 10735873Abstract: A hearing aid apparatus contains a housing having a housing face. The housing face is directed outwardly when the hearing aid apparatus is being worn. The hearing aid apparatus further has an antenna and a transmitter and/or receiver for electromagnetic waves disposed in the housing. The transmitter and/or receiver is coupled to the antenna element. A grip element is disposed on the housing face of the housing, and the antenna is integrated at least in part in the grip element.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Hans Adel, Birgit Kuefner-Schwerdtner, Juergen Reithinger, Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer
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Publication number: 20190166437Abstract: A hearing aid apparatus contains a housing having a housing face. The housing face is directed outwardly when the hearing aid apparatus is being worn. The hearing aid apparatus further has an antenna and a transmitter and/or receiver for electromagnetic waves disposed in the housing. The transmitter and/or receiver is coupled to the antenna element. A grip element is disposed on the housing face of the housing, and the antenna is integrated at least in part in the grip element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: HANS ADEL, BIRGIT KUEFNER-SCHWERDTNER, JUERGEN REITHINGER, BENJAMIN SCHMIDT, ERWIN SINGER
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Publication number: 20190020754Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
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Patent number: 10171647Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes. A second aspect of the invention relates to a frequency spectrum generator with a tunable local oscillator, with a downmixer for downmixing a received antenna signal with the local oscillator signal for obtaining a downmixed signal, with a filter for filtering out a mirror-frequency portion in the downmixed signal, with a signal level detector for detecting a signal level of the downmixed signal at an intermediate frequency and with a control for sequentially controlling the local oscillator and the signal level detector to sample a frequency spectrum of the antenna signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der andgewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
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Patent number: 10165106Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes. A second aspect of the invention relates to a frequency spectrum generator with a tunable local oscillator, with a downmixer for downmixing a received antenna signal with the local oscillator signal for obtaining a downmixed signal, with a filter for filtering out a mirror-frequency portion in the downmixed signal, with a signal level detector for detecting a signal level of the downmixed signal at an intermediate frequency and with a control for sequentially controlling the local oscillator and the signal level detector to sample a frequency spectrum of the antenna signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
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Publication number: 20180146082Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes. A second aspect of the invention relates to a frequency spectrum generator with a tunable local oscillator, with a downmixer for downmixing a received antenna signal with the local oscillator signal for obtaining a downmixed signal, with a filter for filtering out a mirror-frequency portion in the downmixed signal, with a signal level detector for detecting a signal level of the downmixed signal at an intermediate frequency and with a control for sequentially controlling the local oscillator and the signal level detector to sample a frequency spectrum of the antenna signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
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Publication number: 20180146083Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus for mobile application, including a frequency spectrum generator for generating a frequency spectrum of radio waves at a current position of the apparatus and a classifier for classifying the frequency spectrum such that the frequency spectrum is assigned to one of at least two classes. A second aspect of the invention relates to a frequency spectrum generator with a tunable local oscillator, with a downmixer for downmixing a received antenna signal with the local oscillator signal for obtaining a downmixed signal, with a filter for filtering out a mirror-frequency portion in the downmixed signal, with a signal level detector for detecting a signal level of the downmixed signal at an intermediate frequency and with a control for sequentially controlling the local oscillator and the signal level detector to sample a frequency spectrum of the antenna signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
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Patent number: 9980062Abstract: A hearing aid includes a hearing aid housing and an antenna device constructed to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves having a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has a frame incorporated in the hearing aid housing for holding assemblies of the hearing aid and the frame has an electrically conductive structure being an integral part of the frame. A method for producing a hearing aid includes patterning a surface of the frame, applying an electrically conductive layer to the surface of the frame and incorporating the frame into the hearing aid housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Fischer, Hans Adel, Johannes Kuhn, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Frank Naumann, Oliver Nipp, Daniela Beck
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Patent number: 9888327Abstract: A hearing aid device has an antenna device. The antenna device is configured to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves of a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has an energy coupling device which is configured to supply or to draw electrical energy to or from the antenna device. The antenna device has a first conductor and a second conductor, which are in energy exchange with the energy coupling device, extend away from the energy coupling device in different directions and are arranged a short distance from a third conductor. A first ohmic connection between the first conductor and the third conductor and a second ohmic connection between the second conductor and the third conductor are arranged at a predefined distance from the energy coupling device.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Peter Nikles, Thomas Fischer, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Hans Adel
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Publication number: 20170064467Abstract: A hearing aid includes a hearing aid housing and an antenna device constructed to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves having a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has a frame incorporated in the hearing aid housing for holding assemblies of the hearing aid and the frame has an electrically conductive structure being an integral part of the frame. A method for producing a hearing aid includes patterning a surface of the frame, applying an electrically conductive layer to the surface of the frame and incorporating the frame into the hearing aid housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: THOMAS FISCHER, HANS ADEL, JOHANNES KUHN, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, FRANK NAUMANN, OLIVER NIPP, DANIELA BECK
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Patent number: 9571944Abstract: A hearing aid includes a hearing aid housing and an antenna device constructed to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves having a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has a frame incorporated in the hearing aid housing for holding assemblies of the hearing aid and the frame has an electrically conductive structure being an integral part of the frame. A method for producing a hearing aid includes patterning a surface of the frame, applying an electrically conductive layer to the surface of the frame and incorporating the frame into the hearing aid housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Fischer, Hans Adel, Johannes Kuhn, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Frank Naumann
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Publication number: 20160042840Abstract: A high-speed data cable including at least one core pair, wherein a conductive shielding surrounds the cores and an insulating cable cladding encloses the conductive shielding. Each of the cores includes at least three electric conductors arranged in a twisted manner equidistantly to a longitudinal center axis of the respective core. On its outer surface, each of the conductors abuts on an insulating material, wherein the conductors of the respective core run separately from each other through the insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Conrad ZERNA, Hans ADEL, Norbert SCHUHMANN
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Publication number: 20150296312Abstract: A hearing aid device has an antenna device. The antenna device is configured to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves of a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has an energy coupling device which is configured to supply or to draw electrical energy to or from the antenna device. The antenna device has a first conductor and a second conductor, which are in energy exchange with the energy coupling device, extend away from the energy coupling device in different directions and are arranged a short distance from a third conductor. A first ohmic connection between the first conductor and the third conductor and a second ohmic connection between the second conductor and the third conductor are arranged at a predefined distance from the energy coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: PETER NIKLES, THOMAS FISCHER, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, HANS ADEL
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Publication number: 20150281859Abstract: A hearing aid includes a hearing aid housing and an antenna device constructed to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves having a predetermined wavelength lambda. The antenna device has a frame incorporated in the hearing aid housing for holding assemblies of the hearing aid and the frame has an electrically conductive structure being an integral part of the frame. A method for producing a hearing aid includes patterning a surface of the frame, applying an electrically conductive layer to the surface of the frame and incorporating the frame into the hearing aid housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: THOMAS FISCHER, HANS ADEL, JOHANNES KUHN, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, FRANK NAUMANN
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Patent number: 8659476Abstract: A device and method for determining a distance and/or orientation of a movable object includes a transmitter that is located on the object and a receiver. One of the transmitter and the receiver has an antenna having a known polarization plane. The other of the transmitter and the receiver has a counterclockwise circular polarized antenna and a clockwise circular polarized antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-NürnbergInventors: Andreas Eidloth, Hans Adel, Jörn Thielecke, Alexander Popugaev
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Publication number: 20110122024Abstract: A device and method for determining a distance and/or orientation of a movable object includes a transmitter that is located on the object and a receiver. One of the transmitter and the receiver has an antenna having a known polarization plane. The other of the transmitter and the receiver has a counterclockwise circular polarized antenna and a clockwise circular polarized antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderng der angewandt forschung E.VInventors: Andreas Eidloth, Hans Adel, Jörn Thielecke, Alexander Popugaev
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Patent number: 7646356Abstract: An antenna comprises a first antenna element, which has a first helix, and a second antenna element, which has a second helix. The first and the second antenna elements each have a feed point at an outer end of the corresponding helix and an open end at an inner end of the corresponding helix. A symmetrical helix antenna according to the invention can be integrated in a comparatively simple manner in an existing system, for example in a hearing aid. By integrating the antenna in a plastic housing, the antenna cannot be seen at all from the outside. The antenna is comparatively small in relation to conventional antennas.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbHInventors: Hans Adel, Rainer Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Thomas Fischer
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Publication number: 20080272980Abstract: An antenna comprises a first antenna element, which has a first helix, and a second antenna element, which has a second helix. The first and the second antenna elements each have a feed point at an outer end of the corresponding helix and an open end at an inner end of the corresponding helix. A symmetrical helix antenna according to the invention can be integrated in a comparatively simple manner in an existing system, for example in a hearing aid. By integrating the antenna in a plastic housing, the antenna cannot be seen at all from the outside. The antenna is comparatively small in relation to conventional antennas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Hans Adel, Rainer Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Thomas Fischer