Patents by Inventor Horst Diewald
Horst Diewald 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: 11946961Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 11520580Abstract: A processor includes a plurality of execution units. At least one of the execution units is configured to repeatedly execute a first instruction based on a first field of the first instruction indicating that the first instruction is to be iteratively executed.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer
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Patent number: 11342146Abstract: A system and method for monitoring energy use in an electronic device. In one embodiment, an energy monitoring system includes a processor and an energy monitor module. The energy monitor module includes instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive values of measured parameters of a pulse signal that controls the switching of energy to an energy storage device in a switch mode power supply that provides power to an electronic device. The instructions also cause the processor to determine, based on the values of measured parameters, attributes of operation of the electronic device powered by the energy source during an interval corresponding to the measured parameters. The instructions further cause the processor to generate, based on the attributes of operation, a control signal that causes the electronic device to change the loading of the power supply by the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johan Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20220075626Abstract: A processor includes a plurality of execution units. At least one of the execution units is configured to determine, based on a field of a first instruction, a number of additional instructions to execute in conjunction with the first instruction and prior to execution of the first instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer
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Patent number: 11210103Abstract: A processor includes a plurality of execution units. At least one of the execution units is configured to determine, based on a field of a first instruction, a number of additional instructions to execute in conjunction with the first instruction and prior to execution of the first instruction.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer
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Publication number: 20210172984Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10928427Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10924018Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20200381202Abstract: A system and method for monitoring energy use in an electronic device. In one embodiment, an energy monitoring system includes a processor and an energy monitor module. The energy monitor module includes instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive values of measured parameters of a pulse signal that controls the switching of energy to an energy storage device in a switch mode power supply that provides power to an electronic device. The instructions also cause the processor to determine, based on the values of measured parameters, attributes of operation of the electronic device powered by the energy source during an interval corresponding to the measured parameters. The instructions further cause the processor to generate, based on the attributes of operation, a control signal that causes the electronic device to change the loading of the power supply by the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johan Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10802058Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10707038Abstract: A system and method for monitoring energy use in an electronic device. In one embodiment, an energy monitoring system includes a processor and an energy monitor module. The energy monitor module includes instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive values of measured parameters of a pulse signal that controls the switching of energy to an energy storage device in a switch mode power supply that provides power to an electronic device. The instructions also cause the processor to determine, based on the values of measured parameters, attributes of operation of the electronic device powered by the energy source during an interval corresponding to the measured parameters. The instructions further cause the processor to generate, based on the attributes of operation, a control signal that causes the electronic device to change the loading of the power supply by the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10613124Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10572300Abstract: A microcontroller system and a method of configuring a microcontroller system is provided. The microcontroller system comprises a central processing unit, memory associated with the microcontroller system, event receiving means operable to receive an event, and configuration control means. The configuration control means is operable to collect one or a plurality of sets of configuration data from said memory, each of said sets of configuration data defining a configuration related to at least one operational unit of the microcontroller system, wherein said sets of configuration data are associated with a first operation mode associated with the microcontroller system. Moreover, the configuration control means is operable to determine a set of configuration data of the sets of configuration data and to configure the microcontroller system corresponding to said determined set of configuration data.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ProJoule GmbHInventor: Horst Diewald
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Patent number: 10488443Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20190257863Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant ON-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Patent number: 10324116Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant ON-time.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20190179665Abstract: Apparatus and methods for coordinating a configuration of a microcontroller system is provided. An exemplary method includes determining a set of configuration data of a plurality of sets of configuration data. The plurality of sets of configuration data are associated with at least one operational unit, wherein the at least one operational unit is associated with the microcontroller system. Each set of the plurality of sets of configuration data defines a configuration of the at least one operational unit, and each set comprises coordination information to coordinate a transition to the configuration of the at least one operational unit. The method further includes configuring the microcontroller system corresponding to the determined set of configuration data. Configuring the microcontroller system includes coordinating the transition to the configuration according to the coordination information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: Horst Diewald
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Publication number: 20190041435Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20180198370Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tracking energy consumption. An energy tracking system comprises at least one switching element, at least one inductor and a control block to keep the output voltage at a pre-selected level. The switching elements are configured to apply the source of energy to the inductors. The control block compares the output voltage of the energy tracking system to a reference value and controls the switching of the switched elements in order to transfer energy for the primary voltage into a secondary voltage at the output of the energy tracking system. The electronic device further comprises an ON-time and OFF-time generator and an accumulator wherein the control block is coupled to receive a signal from the ON-time and OFF-time generator and generates switching signals for the at least one switching element in the form of ON-time pulses with a constant width ON-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Horst Diewald, Johann Zipperer, Peter Weber, Anton Brauchle
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Publication number: 20180129531Abstract: A microcontroller system and a method of configuring a microcontroller system is provided. The microcontroller system comprises a central processing unit, memory associated with the microcontroller system, event receiving means operable to receive an event, and configuration control means. The configuration control means is operable to collect one or a plurality of sets of configuration data from said memory, each of said sets of configuration data defining a configuration related to at least one operational unit of the microcontroller system, wherein said sets of configuration data are associated with a first operation mode associated with the microcontroller system. Moreover, the configuration control means is operable to determine a set of configuration data of the sets of configuration data and to configure the microcontroller system corresponding to said determined set of configuration data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Horst Diewald