Patents by Inventor Josef Bernhard
Josef Bernhard 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: 9247539Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a base station including bidirectional data transmission to a node. The base station has a receiver for receiving a data packet transmitted by the node at a node transmission frequency, the node transmission frequency being derived from a frequency generator of the node. In addition, the base station has a determiner for determining the node transmission frequency based on the data packet received and for determining a deviation of the frequency generator of the node based on a frequency deviation between the determined node transmission frequency and a set node transmission frequency associated to the node. Furthermore, the base station has a transmitter for transmitting a data packet to the node at a base station transmission frequency, the transmitter for transmitting the data packet being configured to set the base station transmission frequency based on the determined deviation of the frequency generator of the node.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Josef Bernhard, Gerd Kilian
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Publication number: 20160006560Abstract: A data transmitter for transmitting a data packet to a data receiver via a communication channel includes a generator for generating the data packet and a transmitter for transmitting the data packet. The generator for generating the data packet is configured to generate a data packet having a first data block and a second data block and a predefined first reference sequence and second reference sequence for synchronizing the data receiver, wherein the first reference sequence is longer than the second reference sequence, and wherein in the data packet, the second data block is located between the first reference sequence and the second reference sequence, and the first reference sequence is located between the first data block and the second data block. The transmitter for transmitting the data packet is configured to transmit the data packet to the data receiver via the communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Josef BERNHARD, Gerd KILIAN, Andreas TASCH
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Patent number: 9184832Abstract: Concept for transmitting payload data from a transmitter to a receiver via a communication channel within a time interval, wherein channel-coded data packets are generated from the payload data, wherein each of the channel-coded data packets has packet core data corresponding to a packet identification of the respective channel-coded data packet, and wherein the packet core data is coded with a channel code of higher redundancy than the payload data. The channel-coded data packets are sent without any return channel to the receiver, which decodes packet core data of a first received channel-coded data packet of the time interval.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Gerd Kilian, Andreas Tasch, Josef Bernhard, Wolfgang Koch, Patrick Nickel, Wolfgang Gerstacker
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Patent number: 9172522Abstract: A data transmitter for transmitting a data packet to a data receiver via a communication channel includes a generator for generating the data packet and a transmitter for transmitting the data packet. The generator for generating the data packet is configured to generate a data packet having a first data block and a second data block and a predefined first reference sequence and second reference sequence for synchronizing the data receiver, wherein the first reference sequence is longer than the second reference sequence, and wherein in the data packet, the second data block is located between the first reference sequence and the second reference sequence, and the first reference sequence is located between the first data block and the second data block. The transmitter for transmitting the data packet is configured to transmit the data packet to the data receiver via the communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Josef Bernhard, Gerd Kilian, Andreas Tasch
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Patent number: 9114940Abstract: A basic idea of the present application is that in case of determining a position of the object on the surface, it is possible to also use transport mechanisms for the transport of the object on the surface which leads to less reproducible transport movements as the regulation may be executed directly on the basis of the observed movement as compared to the desired movement. Embodiments using compressed air, magnetism and/or bending waves are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Stefan Kraegeloh, Harald Popp, Josef Bernhard, Harald Fuchs, Marc Gayer, Manfred Lutzky, Thomas Sporer, Sandra Brix
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Publication number: 20150180127Abstract: Embodiments relate to an elastically deformable item of sports equipment (100; 200; 250; 300; 500), comprising at least one deformable electromagnetic coil structure (104; 204; 254; 304; 504) arranged around a curved surface (102; 106; 202; 206; 252; 256; 302; 306; 502; 506) within the item of sports equipment, wherein the at least one deformable electromagnetic coil structure has an elongation reserve corresponding to a maximum elastic deformation of the item of sports equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Josef Bernhard, Markus Hartmann, Joern Eskildsen, Ingmar Bretz
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Publication number: 20140257557Abstract: A basic idea of the present application is that in case of determining a position of the object on the surface, it is possible to also use transport mechanisms for the transport of the object on the surface which leads to less reproducible transport movements as the regulation may be executed directly on the basis of the observed movement as compared to the desired movement. Embodiments using compressed air, magnetism and/or bending waves are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Stefan KRAEGELOH, Harald POPP, Josef BERNHARD, Harald FUCHS, Marc GAYER, Manfred LUTZKY, Thomas SPORER, Sandra BRIX
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Publication number: 20140192789Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a base station including bidirectional data transmission to a node. The base station has a receiver for receiving a data packet transmitted by the node at a node transmission frequency, the node transmission frequency being derived from a frequency generator of the node. In addition, the base station has a determiner for determining the node transmission frequency based on the data packet received and for determining a deviation of the frequency generator of the node based on a frequency deviation between the determined node transmission frequency and a set node transmission frequency associated to the node. Furthermore, the base station has a transmitter for transmitting a data packet to the node at a base station transmission frequency, the transmitter for transmitting the data packet being configured to set the base station transmission frequency based on the determined deviation of the frequency generator of the node.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Josef BERNHARD, Gerd KILIAN
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Publication number: 20140176341Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a battery-operated stationary sensor arrangement with a unidirectional data transmission. The battery-operated stationary sensor arrangement has a sensor, a means for generating data packets and a means for transmitting data packets. The transmitter is implemented to determine sensor data and provide a sensor data packet based on the sensor data, wherein the sensor data has an amount of data of less than 1 kbit. The means for generating data packets is implemented to divide the sensor data packet into at least two data packets, wherein each of the at least two data packets is shorter than the sensor data packet. The means for transmitting data packets is implemented to transmit the data packets with a data rate of less than 50 kbit/s and a time interval via a communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Josef BERNHARD, Gerd KILIAN
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Patent number: 8749385Abstract: A device for recognizing when an object or a person crosses a threshold that is marked by a magnetic field comprises a first magnetic field sensor that is designed to detect a first magnetic field component of the magnetic alternating field and to deliver an associated magnetic field sensor signal. The device comprises a second magnetic field sensor that is designed to detect a second magnetic field component of the alternating magnetic field. The device also comprises an evaluator that is designed to deliver information in response to a change in a phase relationship between the magnetic field sensor signal delivered by the first magnetic field sensor and a reference signal based on the detection of the second magnetic field component by the second magnetic field sensor, said information indicating that the object or person has crossed the marked threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Josef Bernhard, Thomas Leipold, Thomas von der Gruen
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Patent number: 8576124Abstract: An RFID transponder including an antenna, a chip having at least one transmission and reception circuit as well as a memory, a dielectric carrier element which is covered on a first surface with a structured first metallization and which is covered on a second surface disposed opposite the first surface with a second metallization. The first and second metallizations are mutually electrically conductively connected, thereby forming the antenna. The first metallization is structured such that it forms two electric terminals of the antenna arranged on the first surface of the dielectric carrier element. The chip can be or is electrically contacted via these two terminals. An adaptation network is at least partly formed by the structuring of the first metallization and adapting the input impedance of the antenna in a conjugate complex manner to the impedance of the chip.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Alexander Popugaev, Ralner Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Alexander Pflaum
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Publication number: 20110272884Abstract: A basic idea of the present application is that in case of determining a position of the object on the surface, it is possible to also use transport mechanisms for the transport of the object on the surface which leads to less reproducible transport movements as the regulation may be executed directly on the basis of the observed movement as compared to the desired movement. Embodiments using compressed air, magnetism and/or bending waves are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Stefan KRAEGELOH, Harald POPP, Josef BERNHARD, Harald FUCHS, Marc GAYER, Manfred LUTZKY, Thomas SPORER, Sandra BRIX
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Publication number: 20110025471Abstract: The invention relates to an RFID transponder comprising: an antenna, a chip comprising at least one transmission and reception circuit as well as a memory, a dielectric carrier element which is covered on a first surface at least sectionally with a structured first metallization and which is covered on a second surface disposed opposite the first surface at least sectionally with a second metallization, wherein the first and second metallizations are mutually electrically conductively connected, thereby forming the antenna, wherein the first metallization is structured such that it forms two electric terminals of the antenna arranged on the first surface of the dielectric carrier element, and wherein the chip can be or is electrically contacted via these two terminals and is positionable or arranged on the first surface and/or is positionable or arranged at least sectionally integrated into this surface, and an adaptation network at least partly formed by the structuring of the first metallization and adaptinType: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Alexander Popugaev, Ralner Wansch, Josef Bernhard, Alexander Pflaum
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Publication number: 20100321185Abstract: A device for recognizing when an object or a person crosses a threshold that is marked by a magnetic field comprises a first magnetic field sensor that is designed to detect a first magnetic field component of the magnetic alternating field and to deliver an associated magnetic field sensor signal. The device comprises a second magnetic field sensor that is designed to detect a second magnetic field component of the alternating magnetic field. The device also comprises an evaluator that is designed to deliver information in response to a change in a phase relationship between the magnetic field sensor signal delivered by the first magnetic field sensor and a reference signal based on the detection of the second magnetic field component by the second magnetic field sensor, said information indicating that the object or person has crossed the marked threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.Inventors: Josef Bernhard, Thomas Leipold
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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
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Publication number: 20080085902Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination therapy for treating patients suffering from proliferative diseases or diseases associated with persistent angiogenesis. The patient is treated with a VEGF inhibitor compound; and one or more chemotherapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2004Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Guido Bold, Josef Bernhard Brueggen, Jerry Min-Jian Huang, Frederick Ray Kinder, Heidi Lane, Elisabeth Jeanne Latour, Paul W. Manley, Jeanette Marjorie Wood
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Patent number: 7321083Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH3AV, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH3AV, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH3AV with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH3AV with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH3AV, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH3AV and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventor: Hartwig Josef Bernhard Wehrmann
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Patent number: 7043999Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring mechanical stresses of a rotating part (1) in an essentially closed metal housing. The rotating part comprises a sensor (2) which reflects electromagnetic waves and which can be measurably deformed as a result of a mechanical stress exerted on said rotating part (1) The two antennas (A1, A2) receiving the reflected signals of the sensor (2) are arranged in the bearing housing (10) in such a way that they cannot rotate in relation to the sensor and are distanced (?). Said antennas emit receiving signals (a1,a2) which are sent to an electronic evaluation system (20,21) which measures the mechanical stresses of the rotating part (1) on the basis of both receiving signals (a1,a2).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Fag Kugelfischer Georg Shäfer AGInventors: Josef Bernhard, Joachim Hering, Rainer Wansch, Sven Gempper, Wolfram Strauss
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Patent number: 7019200Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 39V62, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 39V62, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 39V62. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by those methods. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 39V62 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventor: Hartwig Josef Bernhard Wehrmann