Patents by Inventor Markus Kirsch

Markus Kirsch 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: 11948456
    Abstract: A method of controlling a traffic system having a plurality of intersections with switchable traffic lights and road sections located between the intersections includes detecting traffic loads of multiple relevant road sections, determining a local stress function for each relevant road section depending on the detected traffic load of the respective relevant road section, determining a global stress function for the entire traffic system based on the local stress functions, determining, using a quantum concept processor, improved switching times for the traffic lights of the intersections adjacent to the relevant road sections, wherein the improved switching times are determined such that the global stress function reaches a smallest detectable value, and switching the traffic lights according to a switching model based on the improved switching times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Fritz Schinkel, Markus Kirsch
  • Publication number: 20220301426
    Abstract: A method of controlling a traffic system having a plurality of intersections with switchable traffic lights and road sections located between the intersections includes detecting traffic loads of multiple relevant road sections, determining a local stress function for each relevant road section depending on the detected traffic load of the respective relevant road section, determining a global stress function for the entire traffic system based on the local stress functions, determining, using a quantum concept processor, improved switching times for the traffic lights of the intersections adjacent to the relevant road sections, wherein the improved switching times are determined such that the global stress function reaches a smallest detectable value, and switching the traffic lights according to a switching model based on the improved switching times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Fritz Schinkel, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 10473156
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sleeve-like bearing receiving member for a plastics material sleeve, wherein the sleeve-like bearing receiving member may include a cylindrical sleeve wall that delimits the inner side of the sleeve-like bearing receiving member, wherein a plurality of apertures are formed in the cylindrical sleeve wall, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures is at least partially bordered by a collar that protrudes into the inner side of the sleeve-like bearing receiving member, and wherein the collar is configured to engage in the plastics material sleeve to retain the plastics material sleeve in the sleeve-like bearing receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Jech, Milan Satorie, Rostislav Zavacky, Peter Michael Stastny, Markus Kirsch
  • Publication number: 20180172070
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sleeve-like bearing receiving member for a plastics material sleeve, wherein the sleeve-like bearing receiving member may include a cylindrical sleeve wall that delimits the inner side of the sleeve-like bearing receiving member, wherein a plurality of apertures are formed in the cylindrical sleeve wall, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures is at least partially bordered by a collar that protrudes into the inner side of the sleeve-like bearing receiving member, and wherein the collar is configured to engage in the plastics material sleeve to retain the plastics material sleeve in the sleeve-like bearing receiving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Jech, Milan Satorie, Rostislav Zavacky, Peter Michael Stastny, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 9664342
    Abstract: An optoelectronic component device includes a plurality of optoelectronic components that provide and/or absorb electromagnetic radiation; a reflector arranged in a beam path of the electromagnetic radiation of the plurality of optoelectronic components and which has a surface that is at least partly reflective with respect to the provided electromagnetic radiation; wherein the plurality of optoelectronic components at least partly surround the reflector or are at least partly surrounded by the reflector; and the reflector reflects a provided electromagnetic radiation such that a predefined field distribution of the reflected electromagnetic radiation is formed in the image plane of the optoelectronic component device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Kaiser, Tony Albrecht, Michael Bestele, Jan Marfeld, Albert Schneider, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 9494295
    Abstract: A ring light module having a plurality of optoelectronic semiconductor components for producing electromagnetic radiation, a reflector of the ring light module comprising a reflective surface, and a support. The semiconductor components are mounted on the support. In a plan view of a main radiation side of the ring light module, the reflector comprises at most two planes of symmetry. The reflector tapers in the direction towards the main radiation side. At least some of the main emission directions of adjacent optoelectronic semiconductor components are oriented differently from each other, and the main emission directions point towards the reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTOR GMBH
    Inventors: Tony Albrecht, Thomas Schlereth, Roland Schulz, Christian Gaertner, Albert Schneider, Markus Kirsch, Michael Bestele, Stefan Handl
  • Patent number: 9379161
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip (10) is provided which comprises: a semiconductor layer sequence (20) with a p-type semiconductor region (5) and an n-type semiconductor region (3), a plurality of p-contacts (11a, 11b), which are connected electrically conductively with the p-type semiconductor region (5), and a plurality of n-contacts (12a, 12b), which are connected electrically conductively with the n-type semiconductor region (3), wherein: the p-contacts (11a, 11b) and the n-contacts (12a, 12b) are arranged on a rear side of the semiconductor chip (10), the semiconductor chip (10) comprises a plurality of regions (21, 22) arranged adjacent one another, and the regions (21, 22) each comprise one of the p-contacts (11a, 11b) and one of the n-contacts (12a, 12b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Schlereth, Markus Kirsch, Christian Gaertner, Tony Albrecht
  • Publication number: 20150372054
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip (10) is provided which comprises: a semiconductor layer sequence (20) with a p-type semiconductor region (5) and an n-type semiconductor region (3), a plurality of p-contacts (11a, 11b), which are connected electrically conductively with the p-type semiconductor region (5), and a plurality of n-contacts (12a, 12b), which are connected electrically conductively with the n-type semiconductor region (3), wherein: the p-contacts (11a, 11b) and the n-contacts (12a, 12b) are arranged on a rear side of the semiconductor chip (10), the semiconductor chip (10) comprises a plurality of regions (21, 22) arranged adjacent one another, and the regions (21, 22) each comprise one of the p-contacts (11a, 11b) and one of the n-contacts (12a, 12b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas SCHLERETH, Markus KIRSCH, Christian GAERTNER, Tony ALBRECHT
  • Publication number: 20150247616
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the ring light module (1) comprises a plurality of optoelectronic semiconductor components (2) for producing electromagnetic radiation (R). A reflector (3) of the ring light module (1) comprises a reflective surface (30). The semiconductor components (2) are mounted on a support (4). Viewed in plan view of a main radiation side (45) of the ring light module (1), the reflector (3) comprises at most two planes of symmetry. The reflector (3) tapers in the direction towards the main radiation side (45). At least some of the main emission directions (20) of adjacent semiconductor components (2) are oriented differently from each other. The main emission directions (20) point towards the reflective surface (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Tony Albrecht, Thomas Schlereth, Roland Schulz, Christian Gaertner, Albert Schneider, Markus Kirsch, Michael Bestele, Stefan Handl
  • Publication number: 20150233534
    Abstract: An optoelectronic component device includes a plurality of optoelectronic components that provide and/or absorb electromagnetic radiation; a reflector arranged in a beam path of the electromagnetic radiation of the plurality of optoelectronic components and which has a surface that is at least partly reflective with respect to the provided electromagnetic radiation; wherein the plurality of optoelectronic components at least partly surround the reflector or are at least partly surrounded by the reflector; and the reflector reflects a provided electromagnetic radiation such that a predefined field distribution of the reflected electromagnetic radiation is formed in the image plane of the optoelectronic component device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Stephan Kaiser, Tony Albrecht, Michael Bestele, Jan Marfeld, Albert Schneider, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 9054279
    Abstract: A plastic housing is arranged on a carrier element and is provided with a recess in which an optoelectronic component is arranged. On the side facing away from the carrier element, the recess has an opening to the outside which can be provided with a transparent cover. One or more structures can be provided on the plastic housing in order to orient the cover and/or optical components relative to the optoelectronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Stefan Gruber, Thomas Zeiler, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 8723211
    Abstract: A housing body for an optoelectronic component comprises a main surface having a first area region and a second area region. The first area region and the second area region form a step in the main surface. The first area region and the second area region adjoin one another by means of an outer edge. The second area region and the outer edge enclose the first area region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Kirsch, Simon Bluemel, Hans-Christoph Gallmeier, Thomas Zeiler
  • Patent number: 8638565
    Abstract: A method for producing an arrangement of optoelectronic components (10) is specified, comprising the following steps: producing at least two fixing regions (2) on a first connection carrier (1); introducing solder material (3) into the fixing regions (2); applying a second connection carrier (4) to the fixing regions (2); and soldering the second connection carrier (4) onto the first connection carrier (1) with the solder material (3) in the fixing regions (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Sewald, Markus Kirsch
  • Patent number: 8461616
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment of the semiconductor arrangement, the latter comprises a mounting side, at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip with mutually opposing chip top and bottom, and at least one at least partially radiation-transmissive body with a body bottom, on which the semiconductor chip is mounted such that the chip top faces the body bottom. Moreover, the semiconductor arrangement comprises at least two electrical connection points for electrical contacting of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, wherein the connection points do not project laterally beyond the body and with their side remote from the semiconductor chip delimit the semiconductor arrangement on the mounting side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zeiler, Reiner Windisch, Stefan Gruber, Markus Kirsch, Julius Muschaweck, Torsten Baade, Herbert Brunner, Steffen Köhler
  • Publication number: 20110266571
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment of the semiconductor arrangement, the latter comprises a mounting side, at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip with mutually opposing chip top and bottom, and at least one at least partially radiation-transmissive body with a body bottom, on which the semiconductor chip is mounted such that the chip top faces the body bottom. Moreover, the semiconductor arrangement comprises at least two electrical connection points for electrical contacting of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, wherein the connection points do not project laterally beyond the body and with their side remote from the semiconductor chip delimit the semiconductor arrangement on the mounting side thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Zeiler, Reiner Windisch, Stefan Gruber, Markus Kirsch, Julius Muschaweck, Torsten Baade, Herbert Brunner, Steffen Köhler
  • Publication number: 20110002587
    Abstract: A plastic housing is arranged on a carrier element and is provided with a recess in which an optoelectronic component is arranged. On the side facing away from the carrier element, the recess has an opening to the outside which can be provided with a transparent cover. One or more structures can be provided on the plastic housing in order to orient the cover and/or optical components relative to the optoelectronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Stefan Gruber, Thomas Zeiler, Markus Kirsch
  • Publication number: 20100079964
    Abstract: A method for producing an arrangement of optoelectronic components (10) is specified, comprising the following steps: producing at least two fixing regions (2) on a first connection carrier (1); introducing solder material (3) into the fixing regions (2); applying a second connection carrier (4) to the fixing regions (2); and soldering the second connection carrier (4) onto the first connection carrier (1) with the solder material (3) in the fixing regions (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: OSRAM Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Sewald, Markus Kirsch
  • Publication number: 20100065879
    Abstract: A housing body for an optoelectronic component comprises a main surface having a first area region and a second area region. The first area region and the second area region form a step in the main surface. The first area region and the second area region adjoin one another by means of an outer edge. The second area region and the outer edge enclose the first area region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Markus Kirsch, Simon Bluemel, Hans-Christoph Gallmeier, Thomas Zeiler
  • Patent number: 7277160
    Abstract: A method for automatically providing data for the focus monitoring of a lithographic exposure process is disclosed. Firstly, the file for a wafer is generated, which holds at least the information of the size of the wafer, the position of a plurality of measurement pattern, the order in which the measurement patterns are captured and registered, and the alignment of the measurement pattern. Secondly, this information is stored in a master grid. Thirdly, images are acquired of the pattern of each position stored in the master grid of the generated file, wherein the image acquisition is carried out according to the order as stored. Finally, names are assigned to the acquired images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Kirsch
  • Publication number: 20060181693
    Abstract: A method for automatically providing data for the focus monitoring of a lithographic exposure process is disclosed. Firstly, the file for a wafer is generated, which holds at least the information of the size of the wafer, the position of a plurality of measurement pattern, the order in which the measurement patterns are captured and registered, and the alignment of the measurement pattern. Secondly, this information is stored in a master grid. Thirdly, images are acquired of the pattern of each position stored in the master grid of the generated file, wherein the image acquisition is carried out according to the order as stored. Finally, names are assigned to the acquired images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Leica Microsystems Semiconductor GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Kirsch