Patents by Inventor Michael Bernhard

Michael 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).

  • Patent number: 11784678
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an audio receiver device, a first audio stream from a first audio streaming device, wherein the first audio stream comprises a plurality of frames each comprising at least one audio packet slot for at least one audio packet; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window for packets transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream. The scanning takes place in manner so as to enable reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot per frame of the first audio stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Amre El-Hoiydi, Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20220077889
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an audio receiver device, a first audio stream from a first audio streaming device, wherein the first audio stream comprises a plurality of frames each comprising at least one audio packet slot for at least one audio packet; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window for packets transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream. The scanning takes place in manner so as to enable reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot per frame of the first audio stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Amre El-Hoiydi, Michael Bernhard
  • Patent number: 11206055
    Abstract: There is provided an audio transmission method, comprising: wirelessly connecting an audio receiver device to a first audio streaming device; transmitting a first audio stream from the first audio streaming device using a first protocol to the audio receiver device, wherein at least one audio data packet is transmitted in each frame in at least one audio packet slot; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window (S) for frequency hopping synchronization (FHS) packets (F) transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream using a second protocol. The scanning activity enables reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot (A) per frame (R).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Amre El-Hoiydi, Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20210135704
    Abstract: There is provided an audio transmission method, comprising: wirelessly connecting an audio receiver device to a first audio streaming device; transmitting a first audio stream from the first audio streaming device using a first protocol to the audio receiver device, wherein at least one audio data packet is transmitted in each frame in at least one audio packet slot; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window (S) for frequency hopping synchronization (FHS) packets (F) transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream using a second protocol. The scanning activity enables reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot (A) per frame (R).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Amre El-Hoiydi, Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20080147702
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prediction method and device for evaluating and forecasting stochastic events. The problem with prediction methods and devices of this type is that they have a potentially static structure and cannot be adapted to modified data records or modified marginal conditions of the stochastic events. As the invention uses a feedback of the evaluation results, a novel prediction method and a dynamic prediction device can be provided. The method and device are in addition characterized in that they can process the input parameter records and input conditions in real time, while allowing a modified variable allocation to be included via an additional set-up input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20070154007
    Abstract: Offers for the purchase of goods and for the conclusion of contracts are made in call centers to a plurality of customers. Aside from the goods, a successful business transaction depends on whether or not the customer is comfortable with the salesperson in question. The most ideal assignment of a call center agent to a customer is made possible by a suitable assignment of agent to customer by balancing acquired agent properties against determined or supplied customer characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20050204983
    Abstract: A boat including a hull, a floor supported within the hull and a storage region positioned beneath the floor. An opening is provided through the floor for accessing the storage region. The opening is covered by a hatch. A component carrier is positioned within the storage region. The component carrier rides along a guide structure that guides the component carrier between first and second positions within the storage region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Dykes, Michael Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20050098077
    Abstract: A multi-hull boat having a plurality of pontoons. The pontoons are coupled together by cross members that are recessed within the pontoons. A multi-panel floor or deck is coupled to the pontoons with joints that receive edges of the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: George Blaisdell, Jay Hood, Michael Bernhard, Joe Bierman
  • Patent number: 5817528
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a sterile and pyrogen-free column containing coupled protein for use in removing a predetermined substance from the blood of a human subject. The method abrogates sterilization of the finished protein-containing product by providing sterile and pyrogen-free raw materials at each production step. The method provides a pathogen-free, purified solution of protein which binds to a predetermined substance in human blood such as LDL or immunoglobulin. Typically, the protein is anti-human LDL immunoglobulin or anti-human Ig immunoglobulin. The method also provides a sterile and pyrogen-free column matrix material such as an agarose which is chemically activated, either using CNBr and triethylamine or using 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Therasorb Medizinische Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bohm, Franz A. Bieber, Jutta Muller-Derlich, Alan Barclay, Reiner Spaethe, Michael Bernhard, Christine Kraus