Patents by Inventor Michael Niemetz

Michael Niemetz 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).

  • Method and apparatus for configuring a control device, and corresponding control device
    Patent number: 7774382
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring a control device and to a corresponding control device. The control device comprises a main memory and a variant memory. A main data record is created in accordance with an identification from a base data record that is specific to said identification and a difference base data record that is likewise specific to said identification. The main data record is then transmitted to a main memory of the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Franke, Michael Niemetz, Frank Quiesser, Michael Warmuth
  • Method and Apparatus for Configuring a Control Device, and Corresponding Control Device
    Publication number: 20080270427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring a control device and to a corresponding control device. The control device comprises a main memory and a variant memory. A main data record is created in accordance with an identification from a base data record that is specific to said identification and a difference base data record that is likewise specific to said identification. The main data record is then transmitted to a main memory of the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SIEMENS VDO AUTOMOTIVE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andreas Franke, Michael Niemetz, Frank Queisser, Michael Warmuth