Patents by Inventor Hans-Michael Graf

Hans-Michael Graf 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: 11181551
    Abstract: A method for operating a battery sensor and a battery sensor, including a first and second battery sensor connections, load current connection, current measurement device for recording load current, and first and second measuring resistor elements. The first and second measuring resistor element series connected between the load current connection and the second battery sensor connection, a reference current circuit with at least one reference resistor. The reference resistor in contact with the first battery sensor connection and a contact point between the measuring resistor elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Martin Schramme, Andreas Aumer, Manfred Frimberger
  • Publication number: 20200333376
    Abstract: A method for operating a battery sensor and a battery sensor, including a first and second battery sensor connections, load current connection, current measurement device for recording load current, and first and second measuring resistor elements. The first and second measuring resistor element series connected between the load current connection and the second battery sensor connection, a reference current circuit with at least one reference resistor. The reference resistor in contact with the first battery sensor connection and a contact point between the measuring resistor elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Martin Schramme, Andreas Aumer, Manfred Frimberger
  • Patent number: 10753983
    Abstract: A method for determining a fault state of a battery, which method is based on a calculation of a differential conductance. An associated battery sensor and to an associated onboard power supply system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Hans-Michael Graf
  • Publication number: 20200088776
    Abstract: A method for detecting a fault state in a vehicle electrical system by monitoring a line voltage of a connection line. Also disclosed are an associated control apparatus, an associated battery sensor and an associated vehicle electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventor: HANS-MICHAEL GRAF
  • Patent number: 10473724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a load current, which is based on conducting a calibration current in a particular manner and on particular calculation methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Aumer, Hans-Michael Graf, Martin Schramme
  • Publication number: 20190155366
    Abstract: A device for storing electronic module data in a motor vehicle in a current-saving manner including: a first volatile memory area, supplied with current only if the electronic module is in normal operation, a second volatile memory area, supplied with current during normal operation and during a quiescent mode. A method for storing data of an electronic module in a motor vehicle in a current-saving manner includes: storing data in the second volatile memory area. The data are updated at least during the quiescent mode. Storing data in the first volatile memory area. The data in the first volatile memory area are not updated during the quiescent mode. Switching off the current supply of the first volatile memory area as soon as the electronic module leaves normal operation. Switching on the current supply of the first volatile memory area as soon as the electronic module is in normal operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Martin Schramme
  • Publication number: 20190094304
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a load current, which is based on conducting a calibration current in a particular manner and on particular calculation methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Aumer, Hans-Michael Graf, Martin Schramme
  • Publication number: 20190018068
    Abstract: A method for determining a fault state of a battery, which method is based on a calculation of a differential conductance. An associated battery sensor and to an associated onboard power supply system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Hans-Michael GRAF
  • Patent number: 10013406
    Abstract: A container is created that includes two sides. A front side of the container displays viewable content. A back side of the container displays editing controls corresponding to the viewable content. A button may be displayed that, when activated, switches the display between the front side and the back side. The button may be displayed only while the editing controls are displayed and hidden while the content is displayed. While the content is displayed, the entire display area may be responsive to a user input to cause display of the editing controls. Switching between the front-side element display and the back-side editing display may be accompanied by a flipping animation. Enabling the flip-to-edit container may be based on permissions of a user account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventor: Hans-Michael Graf
  • Patent number: 9792268
    Abstract: A user interface allows zooming and panning of a web-based wall that can support a wide variety of content. Various natural user interface features can be implemented to allow users to interact with content in an intuitive way. Technical infrastructure such as a zoom engine, bounding boxes, and content sharing enable implementation of a rich set of features that are instantly grasped by users. A minimap can provide a helpful overview of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Ulf Brackmann
  • Patent number: 9689367
    Abstract: A method for determining the starting capability of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which can be started by an electric motor powered by a battery, including detecting first battery parameter values during a successful starting sequence of the internal combustion engine at a first time, detecting second battery parameter values at a second time following the first time, determining at the second time the expected battery voltage for a starting sequence of the internal combustion engine taking place at a third time based on the detected first and second battery parameter values, and comparing the battery voltage expected at the third time with a predetermined threshold value in order to derive therefrom the starting capability of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Schramme, Horst Gering, Wolfgang Weigert, Matthias Münch, Thomas Klement, Hans-Michael Graf, Reinhard Tendler, Oliver Friedrichsohn
  • Publication number: 20160342579
    Abstract: A container is created that includes two sides. A front side of the container displays viewable content. A back side of the container displays editing controls corresponding to the viewable content. A button may be displayed that, when activated, switches the display between the front side and the back side. The button may be displayed only while the editing controls are displayed and hidden while the content is displayed. While the content is displayed, the entire display area may be responsive to a user input to cause display of the editing controls. Switching between the front-side element display and the back-side editing display may be accompanied by a flipping animation. Enabling the flip-to-edit container may be based on permissions of a user account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Hans-Michael Graf
  • Publication number: 20160335740
    Abstract: A user interface allows zooming and panning of a web-based wall that can support a wide variety of content. Various natural user interface features can be implemented to allow users to interact with content in an intuitive way. Technical infrastructure such as a zoom engine, bounding boxes, and content sharing enable implementation of a rich set of features that are instantly grasped by users. A minimap can provide a helpful overview of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: SAP SE
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Ulf Brackmann
  • Patent number: 9360500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a battery current of a battery. The device has a measuring distance, over which the entire battery current to be measured flows during the measurement. A measuring device measures a voltage drop across the measuring distance. On the basis of the measured voltage drop and a resistance of the measuring distance, a current determining device determines the battery current, wherein the measuring distance is formed by at least part of a cable with a temperature-dependent resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Schramme, Hans-Michael Graf
  • Publication number: 20150345458
    Abstract: A method for determining the starting capability of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which can be started by an electric motor powered by a battery, including detecting first battery parameter values during a successful starting sequence of the internal combustion engine at a first time, detecting second battery parameter values at a second time following the first time, determining at the second time the expected battery voltage for a starting sequence of the internal combustion engine taking place at a third time based on of the detected first and second battery parameter values, and comparing the battery voltage expected at the third time with a predetermined threshold value in order to derive therefrom the starting capability of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Martin SCHRAMME, Horst GERING, Wolfgang WEIGERT, Matthias MÜNCH, Thomas KLEMENT, Hans-Michael GRAF, Reinhard TENDLER, Oliver FRIEDRICHSOHN
  • Publication number: 20140300347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a battery current of a battery. The device has a measuring distance, over which the entire battery current to be measured flows during the measurement. A measuring device measures a voltage drop across the measuring distance. On the basis of the measured voltage drop and a resistance of the measuring distance, a current determining device determines the battery current, wherein the measuring distance is formed by at least part of a cable with a temperature-dependent resistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Continental Automotive GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Schramme, Hans-Michael Graf
  • Publication number: 20070069735
    Abstract: A battery sensor has a current meter, an analytical unit, and a microprocessor. During an idle phase, in which the electrical main user, provided with a battery, is switched off, the following steps are carried out. The microprocessor is switched off. At given intervals the measured signal from the current meter is recorded for a given first duration by the analytical unit and allocated first current values which are monitored in the analytical unit for exceeding a first current threshold or dropping below a second current threshold. On exceeding or dropping below the current thresholds, the microprocessor is switched on and, for a given second duration, the measured signal from the current meter is recorded by the analytical unit and allocated second current values which are then analysed in the microprocessor. Procedures for obtaining the electrical charge of the battery by the microprocessor are initiated when a given condition is met, which is dependent on the second current values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Ulrich Hetzler
  • Publication number: 20070018615
    Abstract: A device monitors the operating parameters of a battery, in particular a starter battery for an automobile. The operating parameters include at least the battery voltage and the device is supplied from the battery voltage. For power-saving and yet precise determination of operating parameters for the period of time which is particularly significant in practice after a drop in the battery voltage, the device comprises a battery parameter detection device which determines the operating parameters of the battery in an awake state, stores these in digital form and/or supplies them to a digital interface output. The detection device is inactive in a sleep state and has a reduced consumption of electricity. A cut-off detection device compares the battery voltage with the predetermined cut-off voltage during the sleep state and awakens the detection device from the sleep state if the battery voltage falls below the predetermined cut-off voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Maximilian Lang
  • Publication number: 20050248351
    Abstract: A device for measuring a battery voltage is a self-calibrating device. The battery voltage is connected to a voltage divider formed of series-connected resistors, or components that are subject to a voltage drop. For the purposes of calibration the voltage divider is separated from the battery voltage and a reference current or reference voltage source is connected to the voltage divider in its place. The voltages dropping across the voltage divider are measured and an actual resistance ratio of the resistors of the voltage divider is calculated, based on the measured voltages. The voltage divider is then re-connected to the battery voltage that is to be measured and a battery voltage is determined with the aid of the voltage divider, taking into account the calculated resistance ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Hans-Michael Graf
  • Patent number: 6687607
    Abstract: An operating strategy for the components of the drive train is defined as a function of data which characterizes a route to be traveled along. Depending on the operating strategy and the route data, expected energy consumption and a time period for which the energy can be made available are calculated. If the time period is detected as being sufficient, the drive train is controlled in accordance with the operating strategy. If the calculated time period is detected as not being sufficient, an alternative operating strategy is defined and the resulting time period is checked again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Graf, Rainer Knorr, Gregor Probst