Patents by Inventor Holger Wild

Holger Wild 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: 10248382
    Abstract: User interface and process to support a user in the operation of a touch-sensitive control unit. A presence of a means of input, such as a finger of the user, is detected in a predefined first area relative to the control unit. In response to the detection, an acknowledgement may be produced via a predefined first audio output including a first sound sign, which is associated in a context-specific manner with a button displayed on the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Holger Wild, Mark Peter Czelnik, Gordon Seitz
  • Patent number: 10120560
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for assisting a user in the operation of a touch-sensitive operator control unit, where a presence of input means, such as a user's finger, is detected in a predefined first area in front of the operator control unit, and, in response to it, acknowledging of the detected presence by a predefined first audio output. The first area may be bounded in a direction parallel to a surface of the operator control unit corresponding to a button displayed on the operator control unit. The crossover of the input means from the first area into a predefined second area in front of the operator's control unit may also be detected and acknowledged by a predefined second audio output. Also, a predefined pattern of movement of the input means in the first area may be detected and acknowledged via audio or visual indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Holger Wild, Mark Peter Czelnik, Gordon Seitz
  • Publication number: 20180267637
    Abstract: An infotainment system, a device for operating an infotainment system of a locomotion device, a locomotion device, a user interface as well as a method for the output of feedback about an input with the aid of a finger-operated control bar are provided. The method includes the steps of detecting a predefined number of fingers placed on the finger-operated control bar, and in response thereto, emitting a light color that is allocated to the number of placed fingers, with the aid of a light outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Nils KÖTTER
  • Patent number: 10061508
    Abstract: A user interface and a method for adapting a view on a display unit of a user interface wherein the method includes calling up a configuration mode for allocating a range of functions to at least one tile displayed on the display unit, displaying first operating areas representing a respective range of functions, receiving a first user input for the first operating area and, in response thereto, displaying second operating areas thematically associated with the first operating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Holger Wild, Mark Peter Czelnik
  • Patent number: 9956878
    Abstract: In a user interface and to a method for signaling a position of an input mechanism with respect to an area for 3D gesture detection for a user interface, the method includes the following steps: input mechanism of a user are detected in the area for 3D gesture detection, and the position of the input mechanism is signaled by an indicator in the area of the edge of a display unit of the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Holger Wild, Mark Peter Czelnik
  • Patent number: 9878618
    Abstract: An information playback system in a vehicle having a processor designed to generate a video or control signal and provide this signal to a display device so that the video or control signal causes a playback of at least two different contents in two adjoining subsurfaces of a display surface in a display device. The processor generates the video or control signal so that a boundary between the two subsurfaces can be shifted based on a selection detected by the display unit, or based on an approach detected by a display unit, or based on a predefined movement detected by an input device, resulting in modification of the ratio of the surface portions of the two subsurfaces on the display surface of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Nils Kötter, Holger Wild, Heino Wengelnik, Frank Althoff
  • Publication number: 20180024733
    Abstract: Disclosed are a user interface, a computer program product, a signal sequence, a transportation vehicle and a method for the multiple use of a display unit of a user interface included in a transportation vehicle. Said method may comprise the steps: displaying, on a first display unit, display elements representing a range of information; detecting the approach of a user, and in response thereto, displaying control elements representing a range of functions in place of the display elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Nils KÖTTER
  • Patent number: 9858702
    Abstract: A device and a method for signaling a successful gesture input by means of a user. A user gesture is sensed and classified by a processing device. In response to the classified gesture, an animation may be generated that visually emphasizes a position that can change linearly at least in certain parts, along an edge of a screen assigned to the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Holger Wild, Mark Peter Czelnik
  • Publication number: 20170368938
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an infotainment system, to a locomotion vehicle, and to a user interface. The user interface may comprise: an input device for detecting swipe gestures of a user guided by a structure in respect of two dimensions, called “finger strip” in the following, a display device, and an evaluating unit. The evaluating unit may be configured to evaluate swipe gestures detected by means of the finger strip for substantially continuously variable adjustment to an output variable and to evaluate tap inputs detected by means of the finger strip for selection and/or definition of favorites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Nils KÖTTER
  • Publication number: 20170349046
    Abstract: A mode of transportation, an infotainment system, and a device for operating an infotainment system of a mode of transportation having a finger strip extending in a linear or curved manner for haptically guiding a finger of a user, a detection unit for detecting swipe gestures carried out on the finger strip, an analyzing unit for processing detected swipe gestures, and a linear light outlet extending at least approximately completely along the finger strip. The device acknowledges a user gesture by a light signal emitted from the light outlet in response to a user gesture detected by the detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Nils KÖTTER
  • Publication number: 20170351422
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transportation means, a user interface and a method for overlapping the display of display contents of a user interface of a transportation means. The method comprises the steps: displaying first display contents on a first display device of the transportation means; picking up a pre-defined user entry with respect to the first display contents and in response thereto; extending a first surface associated with the first display contents on a second display device of the transportation means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Nils KÖTTER
  • Patent number: 9804744
    Abstract: A method for operating a control device in a vehicle, wherein the control device includes a control element having a user interface. In the method, menus are simultaneously displayed on a display surface. Furthermore, a detection region is formed, which is divided into detection zones, wherein each detection zone is associated with a respective menu. The position of an actuation object in the detection region is detected and associated with a detection zone. The menu that is associated with the detection zone in which the actuation object was detected is enlarged and the menus that are associated with the other detection zones are reduced in size. Also disclosed is a control device in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Heino Wengelnik, Holger Wild
  • Publication number: 20170242491
    Abstract: User interface and method for contactlessly operating a hardware operating element in a 3-D gesture mode. The invention proposes a user interface and a method for contactlessly operating a hardware operating element (12), called “button” below, of a user interface in a 3-D gesture mode, by means of which the user interface can be operated using gestures freely carried out in space, called 3-D gestures below. The method comprises the steps of:—detecting (100) a user's hand (4),—assigning (200) the hand (4) to an area of the user interface (I) assigned to the button (12), and, in response thereto,—outputting (300) a suggestion (14, 16) to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170243389
    Abstract: A device and a method for signaling a successful gesture input by means of a user. A user gesture is sensed and classified by a processing device. In response to the classified gesture, an animation may be generated that visually emphasizes a position that can change linearly at least in certain parts, along an edge of a screen assigned to the gesture input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170083216
    Abstract: In a method for supplying a graphical user interface in a vehicle, at least one object for representing a first subset of total information is graphically displayed on a display area in at least one first display mode. An operating intention of a user is detected. In addition, a relative position of the user with respect to the display area is ascertained. When the operating intention of the user has been detected, the object is transferred into a second display mode, in which the object is displayed perspectively or three-dimensionally pivoted about an axis at a pivoting angle in the direction of the relative position. In addition, a device is adapted for providing a graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170075564
    Abstract: A user interface and a method for changing from a first screen view to a second screen view of a user interface. The method includes detecting an input in an approximation region of an input unit, displaying a message at an edge of the first screen view relating to the possibility of changing over to the second screen view, recognizing a predefined gesture of a user, and changing from the first screen view to the second screen view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170024106
    Abstract: System and method relating to a user interface for adapting a view of a display unit of a user interface. A configuration mode is retrieved for producing a separated view on the display unit including a first section and a second section. A functional scope may be assigned for at least one of the first section and the second section, and a plurality of operating surfaces may be generated in the separated view on the display unit, each of the operating surfaces representing a respective function for the vehicle. When a selection is received on one of the plurality of operating surfaces, the selected operating surface may be assigned to one of the first section and second section based on the selection, wherein the assigned operating surface is configured to execute its respective function for the vehicle under its assigned functional scope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Holger WILD
  • Publication number: 20170024119
    Abstract: A device, system and method for providing a user with feedback on an input. During use, when an input is received, the input is evaluated and classified. Depending on the determined class, an orientation of an interface of a display element displayed on a display unit (IO) is modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170021728
    Abstract: In a user interface and to a method for signaling a position of an input mechanism with respect to an area for 3D gesture detection for a user interface, the method includes the following steps: input mechanism of a user are detected in the area for 3D gesture detection, and the position of the input mechanism is signaled by an indicator in the area of the edge of a display unit of the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170017378
    Abstract: A device, system and method for providing a user with feedback on an input. During use, when an input is received, the input is evaluated and classified. Depending on the determined class, an orientation of an interface of a display element (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) displayed on a display unit (IO) is modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK