Patents by Inventor Matthias Kuhn
Matthias Kuhn 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: 20190356839Abstract: In order to reduce costs for endoscopic examinations and to enable new operating concepts, an image recording arrangement is provided in which an adapter that enables bi-directional communication between a camera control unit and an image generation unit which has an image sensor. A standardized data interface is configured between the camera control unit and the adapter. The adapter is defined for use with a specific type of image generation unit. Accordingly, the adapter has a communication apparatus which translates control and adjustment commands transmitted by the camera control unit into a format processable by the image generation unit and provides image data from the image sensor in a format processable by the camera control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Alexander Kohler
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Publication number: 20190246027Abstract: A visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), in particular for an endoscope (2), having an image sensor (3) and an illumination unit (4) for lighting a field of view of the image sensor (3), wherein the illumination unit (4) is arranged in the shadow of the image sensor (3) in the case of light that is incident perpendicularly on an end face (32) of the visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), and the image sensor (3) and the illumination unit (4) are encapsulated at least partially in a transparent encapsulation material (5). A method for producing a visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200) is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Maximilian Gotz, Johannes Bourbon, Stefan Schroer, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20190191963Abstract: An image transfer arrangement (1) for the wireless transfer of image information items between a transmitter (4) and a receiver (8), wherein at least two communication channels (11) which are physically independent of one another are formed between the transmitter (4) and the receiver (8) and enable impairment and interference-free communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Schölly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Alexander Kohler, Stefan Schroer
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Publication number: 20190056583Abstract: An endoscope (1) with an endoscope shaft (3) in which an illumination device (11) and a rotatably mounted image sensor (12) are arranged in a distal region (8) is provided, and includes a handle (2) in which a rotatably mounted heat sink (16) is arranged, wherein the image sensor (12) is thermally connected to the heat sink (16), for conjoint rotation therewith, via a heat transmission element (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Massimo Kubon, Jochen Dietrich, Maximilian Gotz, Johannes Wickersheim, Patrick Spring, Harald Haigis, Mateusz Cichosz
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Patent number: 10175469Abstract: An endoscope is provided having a first beam path formed at least in a distal end region, a second beam path formed at the end region, which second beam path is arranged offset with respect to the first beam path for recording a stereoscopic image, and an image recording chip, which is configured for electronically recording images captured via the first beam path and the second beam path. A beam deflection device is provided having at least one deflection element arranged for displacement along a straight line adjustment travel path between a first position and a second position, and the beam deflection device, in the first position, guides an image captured using the first beam path to the image recording chip and, in the second position, guides an image captured using the second beam path to the image recording chip.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Schölly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Harald Haigis, Axel Hofer, Herbert Bohusch, Matthias Kuhn
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Patent number: 9854145Abstract: In the case of a camera module (1) including at least two camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) arranged one behind another in a stack arrangement, it is provided to form the camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) on a common main body (11), wherein the camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) are aligned with respect to one another in the use position by a folding or bending process.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Massimo Kubon
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Patent number: 9818298Abstract: The invention relates to a method for influencing a traffic light system provided with an evaluating computer by a vehicle, in particular in public transportation, the vehicle sending a data telegram to the evaluating computer at a sending position in order to request a green phase and the data telegram and/or the sending position depending on predefined reporting points, characterized in that the data telegram is transmitted to the evaluating computer by means of a packet-oriented, in particular IP-based (Internet-Protocol-based) radio network and in that the sending position is moved forward according to the current speed of the vehicle and a maximum assumed data telegram propagation time as the vehicle approaches a reporting point.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: INIT Innovative Informatikanwendungen in TransportInventors: Karlheinz Loffl, Andreas Mörder, Matthias Kühn
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Publication number: 20160296103Abstract: A medical instrument (1) designed in particular as an endoscope (2) has a main body (3) and, formed on the main body (3), an electrical and/or electronic switching device (4) with at least one button (5) for actuating the switching device (4) and the medical instrument (1). The switching device (4) is provided on its outside (6) with a cover (7), which is integrally bonded to the main body (3) of the medical instrument (1) in order to produce a tight connection. Provision is further made that the cover (7) has at least one outwardly directed bulge (8), on which the at least one button (5) of the switching device (4) is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Maximilian Gotz, Rainer Wilczynski, Jurgen Gamer, Matthias Kuhn
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Publication number: 20160252721Abstract: In the case of an optical arrangement (1) including functional units (9, 10, 11, 12) which are arranged in a stack arrangement (8) and define a first optical channel (2) and a second optical channel (3), it is provided here to form a common image sensor chip for both optical channels (2, 3) in a functional unit (12) or to separate the optical channels (2, 3) from one another by the functional units (9, 10, 11) without any gaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Massimo Kubon
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Publication number: 20160255259Abstract: In the case of a camera module (1) including at least two camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) arranged one behind another in a stack arrangement, it is provided to form the camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) on a common main body (11), wherein the camera functional units (2, 3, 4, 5, 22) are aligned with respect to one another in the use position by a folding or bending process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Massimo Kubon
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Patent number: 9237499Abstract: A handoff control method includes the following: Handoff status information of a first mobile host (MH) is collected. The handoff status information includes at least one parameter that is used for representing a status that happened during the first handoff from a source access point (AP) to a target AP. A handoff policy is generated based on the handoff status information, and used for optimizing a handoff process of an MH associated with the source AP. The handoff process occurs after the first MH is handed off from the source AP. The handoff policy is sent to the MH associated with the source AP, so the MH associated with the source AP can perform the handoff according to the handoff policy. A handoff control device and a system represent technical solutions that optimize the handoff process, reduce a total time delay of handoff, and increase a likelihood of successful handoff.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Mattias Lampe, Hans-Joachim Vornholz, Jie Zhang
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Publication number: 20150080654Abstract: An endoscope (1) includes a first beam path (3) formed at least at a distal end (2), and an image recording chip (5), which captures the first beam path (3). The endoscope includes a shutter apparatus (7) having a shutter element (8) composed of a semiconductor material, which is formed in the first beam path (3). The shutter element (8) is arranged adjustably between a position that releases the first beam path (3) and a position that alters a transmission in the first beam path (3), in particular a position that switches off the first beam path (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Matthias KÜHN, Maximilian GÖTZ
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Publication number: 20150034802Abstract: An endoscope is provided having a first beam path formed at least in a distal end region, a second beam path formed at the end region, which second beam path is arranged offset with respect to the first beam path for recording a stereoscopic image, and an image recording chip, which is configured for electronically recording images captured via the first beam path and the second beam path. A beam deflection device is provided having at least one deflection element arranged for displacement along a straight line adjustment travel path between a first position and a second position, and the beam deflection device, in the first position, guides an image captured using the first beam path to the image recording chip and, in the second position, guides an image captured using the second beam path to the image recording chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Harald Haigis, Axel Hofer, Herbert Bohusch, Matthias Kuhn
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Publication number: 20140336457Abstract: In the case of an endoscope 1, it is provided to arrange in an endoscope tip 3 at a distal end 2 of the endoscope 1 an imaging optic 4 and an image receiving sensor 5 in an interior space 8 defined by a metal foil 7.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Jurgen Bierer, Gregor Muller, Thomas Weinmann
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Publication number: 20130301617Abstract: A handoff control method includes the following: Handoff status information of a first mobile host (MH) is collected. The handoff status information includes at least one parameter that is used for representing a status that happened during the first handoff from a source access point (AP) to a target AP. A handoff policy is generated based on the handoff status information, and used for optimizing a handoff process of an MH associated with the source AP. The handoff process occurs after the first MH is handed off from the source AP. The handoff policy is sent to the MH associated with the source AP, so the MH associated with the source AP can perform the handoff according to the handoff policy. A handoff control device and a system represent technical solutions that optimize the handoff process, reduce a total time delay of handoff, and increase a likelihood of successful handoff.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Mattias Lampe, Hans-Joachim Vornholz, Jie Zhang
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Publication number: 20120287783Abstract: A load balancing method for a wireless communication system, which has a backbone network, more than one Access Point connected to the backbone network and more than one client. In the method, the client transmits a Probe Request message to the more than one Access Point; the Access Point monitors its load. If the Access Point is under an overload situation, it transmits a Probe Response message to the client by the minimum transmitting power. If the Access Point is under normal load situation, it transmits a Probe Response message to the client by normal transmitting power. The client preferentially chooses the Access Point under normal load situation to access based on the signal strength of the received Probe Respond message. The method thus provides the client with a priority of the Access Points, wherein the Access Point under an overload situation has a lower priority.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Mattias Lampe, Ji Feng Tian, Hans-Joachim Vornholz
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Publication number: 20120229303Abstract: The invention relates to a method for influencing a traffic light system provided with an evaluating computer by a vehicle, in particular in public transportation, the vehicle sending a data telegram to the evaluating computer at a sending position in order to request a green phase and the data telegram and/or the sending position depending on predefined reporting points, characterized in that the data telegram is transmitted to the evaluating computer by means of a packet-oriented, in particular IP-based (Internet-Protocol-based) radio network and in that the sending position is moved forward according to the current speed of the vehicle and a maximum assumed data telegram propagation time as the vehicle approaches a reporting point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Karlheinz Loffl, Andreas Mörder, Matthias Kühn
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Publication number: 20100003392Abstract: Packaged concentrates in jelly form for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% taste imparting components, 30-30% salt, and a gelling agent comprising starch and gelatin, in the absence of 0.5-60% by weight of herbs, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, crustaceans, or particulates thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Georg Achterkamp, Dieter Kurt Karl Ackermann, Chiharu Inoue, Reinhard Kohlus, Matthias Kuhn
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Publication number: 20090252839Abstract: Concentrates for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% (pieces of) herbs, vegetables, meat, fish or crustaceans, 3-30% salt and a gelling agent comprising xanthan and locust bean gum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Georg Achterkamp, Dieter Kurt Karl Ackermann, Chiharu Inoue, Reinhard Kohlus, Matthias Kuhn
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Publication number: 20090148572Abstract: Concentrates for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% (pieces of) herbs, vegetables, meat, fish or crustaceans, 3-30% salt and a gelling agent comprising gelatin and starch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Georg Achterkamp, Dieter Kurt Karl Ackermann, Chiharu Inoue, Reinhard Kohlus, Matthias Kuhn