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).

  • Patent number: 10848611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
  • Patent number: 10735873
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Birgit Kuefner-Schwerdtner, Juergen Reithinger, Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer
  • Publication number: 20190166437
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: HANS ADEL, BIRGIT KUEFNER-SCHWERDTNER, JUERGEN REITHINGER, BENJAMIN SCHMIDT, ERWIN SINGER
  • Publication number: 20190020754
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
  • Patent number: 10171647
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der andgewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
  • Patent number: 10165106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Heinrich Milosiu, Maximilian Roth, Tobias Draeger, Matthias Kuba, Christopher Kaffenberger
  • Publication number: 20180146082
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
  • Publication number: 20180146083
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Hans ADEL, Heinrich MILOSIU, Maximilian ROTH, Tobias DRAEGER, Matthias KUBA, Christopher KAFFENBERGER
  • Patent number: 9980062
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Fischer, Hans Adel, Johannes Kuhn, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Frank Naumann, Oliver Nipp, Daniela Beck
  • Patent number: 9888327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Nikles, Thomas Fischer, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Hans Adel
  • Publication number: 20170064467
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: THOMAS FISCHER, HANS ADEL, JOHANNES KUHN, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, FRANK NAUMANN, OLIVER NIPP, DANIELA BECK
  • Patent number: 9571944
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Fischer, Hans Adel, Johannes Kuhn, Jan Bauer, Mario Schuehler, Frank Naumann
  • Publication number: 20160042840
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Conrad ZERNA, Hans ADEL, Norbert SCHUHMANN
  • Publication number: 20150296312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: PETER NIKLES, THOMAS FISCHER, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, HANS ADEL
  • Publication number: 20150281859
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: THOMAS FISCHER, HANS ADEL, JOHANNES KUHN, JAN BAUER, MARIO SCHUEHLER, FRANK NAUMANN
  • Patent number: 8659476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
    Inventors: Andreas Eidloth, Hans Adel, Jörn Thielecke, Alexander Popugaev
  • Publication number: 20110122024
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderng der angewandt forschung E.V
    Inventors: Andreas Eidloth, Hans Adel, Jörn Thielecke, Alexander Popugaev
  • Patent number: 7646356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Rainer Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Thomas Fischer
  • Publication number: 20080272980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Hans Adel, Rainer Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Thomas Fischer