Patents by Inventor Martin Guenther
Martin Guenther 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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Publication number: 20240127536Abstract: A process and arrangement automatically generate a floor plan of a building. A set of voxels in the form of polyhedrons is computationally generated and together fill the floor space. The edges of the polyhedron are parallel to the axes of a specified three-dimensional coordinate system. A camera (IR) is moved through the story and generates a sequence of images. The respective position and orientation of the camera (IR) while generating an image are measured. Characteristic key points (S1?, S2?, . . . ) are determined and positioned in the coordinate system. Free voxels (Vx, Vy), i.e. voxels inside a room, are determined. At least one cluster, including a topologically connected set of free voxels, is generated. An enveloping body is placed around each determined cluster. Each enveloping body describes the respective boundaries (W, F) of a room (R.x) of the story.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Martin GÜNTHER, Nikolas MÜLLER
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Publication number: 20230175861Abstract: A process and a system automatically determine a floor plan of a spatial area (Et). A mobile sensor arrangement includes a camera and a motion sensor and is moved through the spatial area (Et). The camera generates an image sequence. The motion sensor generates a motion signal. Using the motion signal, a camera trajectory (Tr) is determined that describes the actual motion path of the camera through the spatial area (Et). Those image segments in the images are determined that each show at least one person. Key points are detected in the remaining image segments. Contiguous horizontal surface segments (Zus.1, Zus.2, . . . ) are determined in the images. Using the horizontal surface segments (Zus.1, Zus.2, . . . ), contiguous floor segments (R.1, R.2) are determined. The floor plan is determined using the camera trajectory and the contiguous floor segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Martin GÜNTHER, Nikolas MÜLLER
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Patent number: 10832648Abstract: A noise reduction system (2) and a method for actively compensating background noises in a passenger transport area of a vehicle. Said system includes a control unit (8), at least one microphone (10), at least one sound generator (12) and a position detection unit for detecting a position and/or orientation of the head (16) of a user. The control unit (8) is coupled to the position detection unit on an input side, is configured to receive position data and to determine a position signal from the position data, and to generate an antinoise signal from the background noise signal and the position signal. The sound generator (12) is configured to generate antinoise from the antinoise signal such that, by superimposing the antinoise in a quiet zone (20a, 20b) within the passenger transport area, which antinoise is in phase opposition with the background noise, active reduction of the background noise is achieved. The position detection unit is a 3D camera arrangement (14).Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: recalm GmbHInventors: Marc Von Elling, Martin Günther, André Kasimir
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Publication number: 20200066246Abstract: A noise reduction system (2) and a method for actively compensating background noises in a passenger transport area of a vehicle. Said system includes a control unit (8), at least one microphone (10), at least one sound generator (12) and a position detection unit for detecting a position and/or orientation of the head (16) of a user. The control unit (8) is coupled to the position detection unit on an input side, is configured to receive position data and to determine a position signal from the position data, and to generate an antinoise signal from the background noise signal and the position signal. The sound generator (12) is configured to generate antinoise from the antinoise signal such that, by superimposing the antinoise in a quiet zone (20a, 20b) within the passenger transport area, which antinoise is in phase opposition with the background noise, active reduction of the background noise is achieved. The position detection unit is a 3D camera arrangement (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Marc VON ELLING, Martin GÜNTHER, André KASIMIR
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Patent number: 8930426Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for communicating with a plurality of remote systems are described herein. A remote data query is sent from a central data requesting system to remote systems. A query result is received asynchronously from at least one of the remote systems. The remote systems may include data pools which are independent of each other. In one embodiment, the remote systems include a responsive remote system and an unresponsive remote system, and the query result is received from the responsive remote system. In one embodiment, a predetermined timeout period is set at the central data requesting system and the query result obtained after the pre-determined timeout period is ignored by the central data requesting system.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Peter John, Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 8676831Abstract: A master pattern is identified in a target database for use as a template for data entry. The target database is qualified based on one or more database prerequisites. A plurality of similarity patterns is generated based on comparisons of records in the target database. These similarity patterns may be qualified and consolidated based on one or more pre-configured pattern significance guidelines to produce broad and unique patterns that may be used as master patterns. The master patterns may be recommended to the user during data entry in the target database.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Oswald Wieser, Christoph Kernke, Martin Guenther
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Publication number: 20130007040Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for communicating with a plurality of remote systems are described herein. A remote data query is sent from a central data requesting system to remote systems. A query result is received asynchronously from at least one of the remote systems. The remote systems may include data pools which are independent of each other. In one embodiment, the remote systems include a responsive remote system and an unresponsive remote system, and the query result is received from the responsive remote system. In one embodiment, a predetermined timeout period is set at the central data requesting system and the query result obtained after the pre-determined timeout period is ignored by the central data requesting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Peter John, Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 7730076Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system to receive a first value of a first attribute in a user interface and create a value pattern for a second attribute in the user interface based on the first value dynamically. A second value for the second attribute is automatically proposed from the created value pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Martin Guenther, Christoph Kernke, Oswald Wieser
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Publication number: 20080256022Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system to receive a first value of a first attribute in a user interface and create a value pattern for a second attribute in the user interface based on the first value dynamically. A second value for the second attribute is automatically proposed from the created value pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Martin Guenther, Christoph Kernke, Oswald Wieser
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Publication number: 20070239679Abstract: A master pattern is identified in a target database for use as a template for data entry. The target database is qualified based on one or more database prerequisites. A plurality of similarity patterns is generated based on comparisons of records in the target database. These similarity patterns may be qualified and consolidated based on one or more pre-configured pattern significance guidelines to produce broad and unique patterns that may be used as master patterns. The master patterns may be recommended to the user during data entry in the target database.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Oswald Wieser, Christoph Kernke, Martin Guenther
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Publication number: 20070011974Abstract: A framework for a facade is constructed from adjacently arranged flat facade elements such as glass panes, decorative panels or the like and comprises profiled supports. The profiled supports are formed from retaining bars which are parallel to the facade surface and from webs which are approximately perpendicular to the facade surface. The retaining bars and the webs are essentially flat material strips. At least one web has a projection which is provided as a single piece with the web and which projects into an insertion opening in a retaining bar. A retaining device is provided on the projection for fixing the facade element and has at least one pin-shaped or bolt-shaped part. This part is arranged in such a manner that it is secured on the projection of the web by the retaining bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Manfred Ebert, Joert Martin Guenther, Tilmann Ebert
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Publication number: 20060235778Abstract: Performance indicators selected for an organization. In some exemplary implementations, a system for selecting performance indicators that are relevant for an organization's business strategies includes a questionnaire tool to present questions to a Graphical User Interface (GUI) user. The system also includes a performance indicator wizard to receive responses for the questions presented in the GUI and to generate a list of recommended performance indicators and optional performance indicators for the organization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Nadim Razvi, Matthias Deppe, Oswald Wieser, Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 6792193Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device comprising an emitting source and a partly-reflective element which is adapted for receiving an emitted light beam. This element is tilted in a small angle with respect to the emitted light beam. A portion of the emitted light beam is reflected by the partly-reflective element towards a transmittive element which is arranged in close proximity to the emitting source and adapted to receive and transmit the reflect portion. The transmittive element is arranged for at least partly fixing or positioning an optical fiber, which is emitting the input light beam, and provided for transmitting the laterally offset reflected portion of the input light beam away from the input fiber.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ruediger Maestle, Martin Guenther, Bernd Maisenbacher
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Publication number: 20030228086Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device comprising an emitting source and a partly-reflective element which is adapted for receiving an emitted light beam. This element is tilted in a small angle with respect to the emitted light beam. A portion of the emitted light beam is reflected by the partly-reflective element towards a transmittive element which is arranged in close proximity to the emitting source and adapted to receive and transmit the reflect portion. The transmittive element is arranged for at least partly fixing or positioning an optical fiber, which is emitting the input light beam, and provided for transmitting the laterally offset reflected portion of the input light beam away from the input fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ruediger Maestle, Martin Guenther, Bernd Maisenbacher
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Patent number: 6659697Abstract: A winch bar is provided for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flat bed trailers. The winch bar has two stable positions of engagement with the strap winch. The winch bar will reduce accidents commonly caused by slippage of the winch bar relative to the winch during application of high torque.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Martin Guenther
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Publication number: 20030215301Abstract: A winch bar for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flat bed trailers. The winch bar has two stable positions of engagement with the strap winch. The winch bar will reduce accidents commonly caused by slippage of the winch bar relative to the winch during application of high torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventor: Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 5776059Abstract: A sensor performs medical measurements, particularly pulsoximetric measurements, and is attached or otherwise adhered to a human fingernail or toenail by an inwardly concave, first casing part of a sensor. Electromagnetic, particularly optical, transmitting elements and receiving elements permit the measurement of the radiation reflected by or transmitted through the tissue. The sensor is easy to apply, allows a long application period and is reusable.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Siegfried Kaestle, Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 5385145Abstract: An invasive blood parameter probe includes a flexible pressure tube which surrounds the sterile probe portion. When the pressure tube is stretched, the proximal probe tip slips into the pressure tube. Pressure tube is held in its elongated position by means of an--e.g. U-shaped--spanning member against which a Y-connector and a threaded sleeve abut. A container may now be replaced, under sterile conditions, by a catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1994Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventor: Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 5383453Abstract: An improved optical probe for the invasive measurement of blood parameters is disclosed that minimizes reading inaccuracy due to mechanical stresses. An optical probe for the invasive measurement of blood parameters is typically made up of various sensors that end in a sheath. Each sensor is connected to a monitor via an optical fiber. The optical fibers are surrounded by a tube. In the region where the sheath adjoins the tube, the sheath is deformed by crimping such that a better mechanical contact (form-locking) between the sheath, the sensors, and the tube can be obtained, in order to avoid systemic errors caused by displacement of the optical fibers inside the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1991Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Bernhard Fischer, Martin Wunderling, Martin Guenther
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Patent number: 5251633Abstract: An improved optical probe for the invasive measurement of partial carbon dioxide pressures is disclosed that minimizes pCO.sub.2 reading drift. An optical probe for the invasive measurement of the partial carbon dioxide pressure comprises an optical fiber and a pCO.sub.2 sensor. The pCO.sub.2 sensor comprises a diffusion zone with a dye-containing gel that is optically sensitive to H.sup.+ ions and a semi-permeable membrane that is permeable to CO.sub.2 molecules, but is substantially nonpermeable to hydrogen ions Components of the pCO.sub.2 sensor, such as the part of the optical fiber extending into the sensor or a reflector, are covered with a substance--preferably with a coating--that is substantially nonpermeable to hydrogen ions. This prevents the hydrogen ions from diffusing into the sensor components, which otherwise would cause an imbalance of hydrogen ions and, therefore, a drift in the pCO.sub.2 reading.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Martin Wunderling, Lothar Rupp, Martin Guenther