Patents by Inventor Manuel Joachim

Manuel Joachim 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: 10528245
    Abstract: A method for designating a subset of a basic set of data records stored in a memory unit and for visualizing at least a part of the designated subset on a display unit. To designate the subset on the display unit, at least two graphically delimited display regions are formed. Objects representing data records from the basic set are displayed in a first display region and the subset of objects designated or to be designated is assigned to a second display region. A subset is designated by highlighting at least one object in the first display region, moving the highlighted at least one object into the second display region and cancelling the highlighting. This allows a highly intuitive designation of a subset of datasets from a basic set. The designation method can be used particularly for generating playback lists of MP3 files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Michael Mischke, Manuel Joachim, Michael Wittkämper, Günter Horna
  • Patent number: 10237702
    Abstract: A method, a computer program, and an apparatus for a mobile device for adjusting communication via a mobile communication system. The method includes determining an imminent communication limitation of communication via a mobile communication system based on an anticipated position of the mobile device on a route which is traveled multiple times by the mobile device. The method calculates an anticipated temporal extent of the imminent communication limitation and adjusts the communication via the mobile communication system based on the anticipated temporal extent of the imminent communication limitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Stefan Henze, Manuel Joachim, Kord H. Lühr, Gerd Penshorn, Anna Kureckova, Jochen Jencquel
  • Patent number: 10073596
    Abstract: A method for the operator control of at least one electronic device and/or application on a display device 10, for example in a motor vehicle, in which a plurality of selectable objects are presented, wherein the objects are displayed spatially in a two-dimensional landscape and are automatically filtered and/or sorted by a preselection with a gesture in front of or on the display device. Also disclosed is a device for carrying out the method having a display device, a touchpad, a processing device, a control device for gesture and handwriting recognition, and a memory for filtering and/or sorting a plurality of selectable objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Manuel Joachim, Michael Mischke, Michael Wittkämper
  • Publication number: 20180132070
    Abstract: A method, a computer program, and an apparatus for a mobile device for adjusting communication via a mobile communication system. The method includes determining an imminent communication limitation of communication via a mobile communication system based on an anticipated position of the mobile device on a route which is traveled multiple times by the mobile device. The method calculates an anticipated temporal extent of the imminent communication limitation and adjusts the communication via the mobile communication system based on the anticipated temporal extent of the imminent communication limitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan HENZE, Manuel JOACHIM, Kord H. LÜHR, Gerd PENSHORN, Anna KURECKOVA, Jochen JENCQUEL
  • Patent number: 9817480
    Abstract: Methods for the operator control of electronic appliances and appropriately set-up electronic appliances in which an input of at least one letter is captured independently of an input request, and a volume of data is displayed on a screen of the electronic appliance on the basis of the captured letter. The input may be made by handwriting or by voice input, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Christoph Wäller, Mark Peter Czelnik, Linn Hackenberg, Lennart Bendewald, Manuel Joachim, Markus Ablassmeier, Michael Mischke
  • Patent number: 9597983
    Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle interior having a first seat row, which includes at least one seat, and having a second seat row, which is disposed in the vehicle interior in front of or behind the first seat row and includes at least one seat, the first seat row being disposed in or on a plate which is rotatably supported in or on a floor of the vehicle interior. It is provided that at least one movably supported console is provided, and the console is movable along at least one rail, which is disposed in or on the floor of the vehicle, the rail having a multi-part design and being disposed in or on the plate, at least in areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bjoern Strasdat, Manuel Joachim, Eva Berner, Sylvain Fischer, Thomas Drescher, Ralf Welp, Maximilian Barthel, Nils Sajonz
  • Patent number: 9594472
    Abstract: A method and an array for providing a user interface, in particular in a vehicle. In the method, at least one graphical object designated for interaction is depicted in a display area out of reach for the user. In a detection area that is spatially separated from the display area, a gesture of a user is captured and the graphical object interaction is selected. An interaction assigned to the gesture is carried out by the selected graphical object, wherein the position(s) of the selected graphical object during the interaction is/are out of reach for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Carl Aron Carls, Michael Wittkämper, Michael Mischke, Manuel Joachim
  • Patent number: 9533690
    Abstract: A method and a device for displaying vehicle parameters, which comprise at least a first and a second parameter is provided. A value of the first parameter and a value of the second parameter are determined and the value of the first parameter and the value of the second parameter are displayed on a display area. In addition, the value of the first parameter is changed and the change in the value of the first parameter at least in a first portion is converted into a change in the value of the second parameter. A first display element, via which the conversion of the change in the value of the first parameter into the change in the value of the second parameter is depicted graphically, is created on the display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Astrid Kassner, Manuel Joachim, Michael Mischke
  • Publication number: 20160152163
    Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle interior having a first seat row, which includes at least one seat, and having a second seat row, which is disposed in the vehicle interior in front of or behind the first seat row and includes at least one seat, the first seat row being disposed in or on a plate which is rotatably supported in or on a floor of the vehicle interior. It is provided that at least one movably supported console is provided, and the console is movable along at least one rail, which is disposed in or on the floor of the vehicle, the rail having a multi-part design and being disposed in or on the plate, at least in areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bjoern STRASDAT, Manuel JOACHIM, Eva BERNER, Sylvain FISCHER, Thomas DRESCHER, Ralf WELP, Maximillian BARTHEL, Nils SAJONZ
  • Publication number: 20160094302
    Abstract: A media playback device, a manner of transport and a method for preparing a playback of different media. The method includes receiving a first user input for predefining a first time period for the playback of first media content having first characteristics and receiving a second user input for predefining an automatic playback of second media content having second characteristics following an expiry of the first time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Eva BERNER, Martin GRADE, Manuel JOACHIM
  • Publication number: 20150331572
    Abstract: A method for designating a subset of a basic set of data records stored in a memory unit and for visualizing at least a part of the designated subset on a display unit. To designate the subset on the display unit, at least two graphically delimited display regions are formed. Objects representing data records from the basic set are displayed in a first display region and the subset of objects designated or to be designated is assigned to a second display region. A subset is designated by highlighting at least one object in the first display region, moving the highlighted at least one object into the second display region and cancelling the highlighting. This allows a highly intuitive designation of a subset of datasets from a basic set. The designation method can be used particularly for generating playback lists of MP3 files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael MISCHKE, Manuel JOACHIM, Michael WITTKÄMPER, Günter HORNA
  • Publication number: 20150317045
    Abstract: An operating method wherein a plurality of graphical objects are displayed at different display positions on a display surface, the display positions of the graphical objects are shifted in common by actuating an operating element arranged remotely from the display, and at least one graphical object is shown highlighted on the basis of the display position of the object relative to a stationary highlighting region of the display. The display positions of the graphical objects are shifted in common by actuating the operating element. Also disclosed is an operating device for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Michael MISCHKE, Manuel JOACHIM, Michael WITTKÄMPER
  • Publication number: 20150217782
    Abstract: A method and a device for displaying vehicle parameters, which comprise at least a first and a second parameter is provided. A value of the first parameter and a value of the second parameter are determined and the value of the first parameter and the value of the second parameter are displayed on a display area. In addition, the value of the first parameter is changed and the change in the value of the first parameter at least in a first portion is converted into a change in the value of the second parameter. A first display element, via which the conversion of the change in the value of the first parameter into the change in the value of the second parameter is depicted graphically, is created on the display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Astrid KASSNER, Manuel JOACHIM, Michael MISCHKE
  • Publication number: 20140331185
    Abstract: A method and an array for providing a user interface, in particular in a vehicle. In the method, at least one graphical object designated for interaction is depicted in a display area out of reach for the user. In a detection area that is spatially separated from the display area, a gesture of a user is captured and the graphical object interaction is selected. An interaction assigned to the gesture is carried out by the selected graphical object, wherein the position(s) of the selected graphical object during the interaction is/are out of reach for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Carl Aron Carls, Michael Wittkämper, Michael Mischke, Manuel Joachim
  • Publication number: 20140300561
    Abstract: Methods for the operator control of electronic appliances and appropriately set-up electronic appliances in which an input of at least one letter is captured independently of an input request, and a volume of data is displayed on a screen of the electronic appliance on the basis of the captured letter. The input may be made by handwriting or by voice input, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Christoph Wäller, Mark Peter Czelnik, Linn Hackenberg, Lennart Bendewald, Manuel Joachim, Markus Ablassmeier, Michael Mischke
  • Publication number: 20140282249
    Abstract: A method for the operator control of at least one electronic device and/or application on a display device 10, for example in a motor vehicle, in which a plurality of selectable objects are presented, wherein the objects are displayed spatially in a two-dimensional landscape and are automatically filtered and/or sorted by a preselection with a gesture in front of or on the display device. Also disclosed is a device for carrying out the method having a display device, a touchpad, a processing device, a control device for gesture and handwriting recognition, and a memory for filtering and/or sorting a plurality of selectable objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Manuel Joachim, Michael Mischke, Michael Wittkämper