Patents by Inventor Mirko Schindler
Mirko Schindler 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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Patent number: 11277742Abstract: A vehicle authentication system for authenticating a portable ID transmitter with respect to an authentication arrangement of a vehicle in order to release vehicle functions for an operator, includes a portable ID transmitter that has at least one ID transmitter-UWB-antenna. The authentication device has at least one first vehicle-UWB-interface having one first UWB antenna and a second vehicle-UWB interface with a second UWB-antenna. Control for the authentication device are also provided so that an authentication method can be carried out. Optionally, the authentication system can also include LF interfaces with LF antennas and proximity sensors.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
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Patent number: 11104298Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly module (20) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (30) which is suitable a) for monitoring a detection area (21) located outside of the vehicle (1), b) if a user (10) is detected in the detection area (21), for triggering a signal to commence an authentication check between an ID transponder (13) and the motor vehicle (1), c) for monitoring an actuation area (22) which is located outside of the vehicle (1) and which is different from the detection area (21), d) if a user (10) is detected in the actuation area (22), for providing a working signal for the vehicle (1), wherein an emergency actuation means (90) is provided for additionally triggering the working signal, which emergency actuation means is suitable e) for providing a working signal for the vehicle (1) via an activation of the emergency actuation means (90) by a body part (11, 12) of the user (10).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Iko Lindic, Helmut Schumacher, Norbert Heller, Oliver Müller, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Alexander Ziegler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Mirko Schindler, Christof Hache
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Patent number: 11084460Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for a security system (200) of a vehicle (1), in particular for a keyless activation of at least one security function of the vehicle (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jan Breer, Marc Feldsieper, Matthias Ihln, Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler, Thomas Skaletz, Boris Ziller
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Patent number: 11002879Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for the n capacitive detection of a user action in a vehicle (1), with a sensor element (110), which is configured as an electric line element, wherein the sensor element (110) comprises: an electrically conducting outer conductor element (112), at least one insulator element (120) for the electric insulation of the outer conductor element (112), an evaluation connection adaptation (20) on the outer conductor element (112) for the electrically-conducting connection of the outer conductor element (112) to an evaluation device (210) of the vehicle (1), whereby the detection can be performed. A test connection adaptation (10) in provided on the outer conductor element (112), in order to test a functional test of the sensor device (100) based upon an electric circuit with the outer conductor element (112).Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Mirko Schindler, Iko Lindic
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Publication number: 20210120407Abstract: A vehicle authentication system for authenticating a portable ID transmitter with respect to an authentication arrangement of a vehicle in order to release vehicle functions for an operator, includes a portable ID transmitter that has at least one ID transmitter-UWB-antenna. The authentication device has at least one first vehicle-UWB-interface having one first UWB antenna and a second vehicle-UWB interface with a second UWB-antenna. Control for the authentication device are also provided so that an authentication method can be carried out. Optionally, the authentication system can also include LF interfaces with LF antennas and proximity sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
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Publication number: 20210032914Abstract: A motor vehicle door handle arrangement includes a handle support and an outer shell which is fastened to the handle support. At least one electronics assembly comprising electronic components is arranged between the handle support and the outer shell. The handle support has at least one first chamber for receiving electronic components which are potted with a potting compound after the electronic components are inserted. A second chamber for receiving electronic components is formed between the handle support and the outer shell and the handle support has at least one aperture through which the second chamber can be filled with potting compound after the outer shell is fastened to the handle support. A method for producing a motor vehicle door handle arrangement of this kind is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: HUF HULSBECK & FURST GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Michael KALESSE, Mirko SCHINDLER, Peter VAN GASTEL, Andreas GORNIK
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Patent number: 10906508Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for an activation of at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1), wherein an authentication at the security system (200) of the vehicle (1) is effected by means of a mobile identification transmitter (300).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Boris Ziller, Mirko Schindler, Thomas Skaletz, Matthias Ihln, Jan Breer, Marc Feldsieper
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Patent number: 10902690Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for activating at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1). According to the invention, provision is made for the detection of at least one distance information about a distance (A) of a mobile identification transmitter (300) to the vehicle (1) by means of a detection device (10) of the vehicle (1) and a transmission of the distance information by a data transmission from the detection device (10) via a transmission system (50) of the vehicle (1) to a processing device (60) of the vehicle (1), wherein the data transmission of the distance information is performed in a forgery-proof manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jan Breer, Marc Feldsieper, Matthias Ihln, Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler, Thomas Skaletz, Boris Ziller
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Patent number: 10753126Abstract: A lock system for a motor vehicle includes a handle for opening a door or hatch, a drive device coupled to the handle, and a control device which is suited for checking an access code of a mobile ID transmitter, coupled to the drive device. A lock device is provided for the door or hatch. The handle can move between a non-use position in which it is flush with an outer contour of the door or hatch and an opening position in which it protrudes at least in part from the outer contour. The drive device is coupled and designed for opening or closing the door or hatch such that it moves along a movement path along which the drive device extends the handle into its opening position or retracts it into its non-use position, as well as actuating the lock device.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Dirk Mueller, Mirko Schindler, Coen Dieker, Thorsten Torkowski, Marco Rosenbaum
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Patent number: 10600266Abstract: The invention relates to a mounted module (20) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (3) that is suitable for a) monitoring a detection area (21) located outside the vehicle (1), b) triggering a signal for starting an authentication process between an ID generator (13) and the motor vehicle (1) if a user (10) is detected in the detection area (21), c) monitoring an actuation area (22) which is located outside the vehicle (1) and differs from the detection area (21), d) providing an operating signal for the vehicle (1) if a user is detected in the actuation area (22).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Alexander Ziegler, Helmut Schumacher, Norbert Heller, Oliver Müller, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Mirko Schindler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Iko Lindic, Christof Hache
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Patent number: 10507762Abstract: An electronic assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing, a control and evaluation device disposed in the housing which is adapted to be coupled to a control device of the motor vehicle and an illumination device coupled to the control and evaluation device. The illumination device is adapted to be actuated by the control and evaluation device. A target area characterizing a detection area outside of the housing can be marked by an optical signal. The illumination device is adapted to be activated by the control and evaluation device for emitting light with different colors.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Malabo Yomkil, Bernd Ette, Stefan Moenig, Helmut Schumacher, Nadine Sticherling, Iko Lindic, Norbert Heller, Alexander Ziegler, Christof Hache, Oliver Mueller, Mirko Schindler
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Patent number: 10501052Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly module (20) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (30) which can be used a) to monitor a detection area (150) on the outside of the motor vehicle (1) in order to determine the proximity of a user (10), b) to measure the distance to the user (10) within the detection area (150) and c) to release a signal for carrying out an action on the motor vehicle (1) in the event a user (10) is detected in a predefined actuation area (180) within the detection area (150).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Mirko Schindler, Helmut Schumacher, Norbert Heller, Oliver Müller, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Alexander Ziegler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Iko Lindic, Christof Hache
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Patent number: 10407024Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly module (20) for a motor vehicle, comprising an optical sensor system (30), which can be used to a) monitor a detection area (21) on the outside of the motor vehicle (1) in order to determine the proximity of a user (10), b) in the event a user (10) is detected in the detection area (21), a signal for starting an authentication test between an ID transmitter (13) and an access control system (14) of the motor vehicle (1) is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Oliver Müller, Helmut Schumacher, Norbert Heller, Mirko Schindler, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Alexander Ziegler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Iko Lindic, Christof Hache
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Patent number: 10351101Abstract: A vehicle door handle for use on a motor vehicle includes a handle and a handle support, the handle being mounted in the handle support, the handle is configured in the form of an elongated body, with a first end section, a second end section and a gripping section. Bearing sections project into the handle support and are supported there. In a cavity of the handle, an antenna for UWB signal transmission is arranged and coupled with a control circuit. In a further development of the invention, it is coupled with a proximity sensor. An authentication system and the use of an inventive vehicle door handle in an authentication system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
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Patent number: 10336295Abstract: The invention relates to an emblem (80) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (30) which is suitable for a) monitoring a detection region (21) lying outside of the motor vehicle (1), b) triggering a signal for starting an authentication check between an ID transmitter (13) and the motor vehicle (1) in the event that a user (10) is detected in the detection region (21), c) monitoring an actuation region (22) which lies outside of the motor vehicle (1) and which differs from the detection region (21), and d) providing an operating signal for the motor vehicle (1) in the event that a user (10) is detected in the actuation region (22).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Norbert Heller, Helmut Schumacher, Mirko Schindler, Oliver Müller, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Alexander Ziegler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Iko Lindic, Christof Hache
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Publication number: 20190156603Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for activating at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1). According to the invention, provision is made for the detection of at least one distance information about a distance (A) of a mobile identification transmitter (300) to the vehicle (1) by means of a detection device (10) of the vehicle (1) and a transmission of the distance information by a data transmission from the detection device (10) via a transmission system (50) of the vehicle (1) to a processing device (60) of the vehicle (1), wherein the data transmission of the distance information is performed in a forgery-proof manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co.KGInventors: Jan BREER, Marc FELDSIEPER, Matthias IHLN, Stefan NEUHOFF, Mirko SCHINDLER, Thomas SKALETZ, Boris ZILLER
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Patent number: 10275964Abstract: A portable ID transmitter for an authentication system of a vehicle includes a supply battery, a micro controller, UWB transmitting and receiving circuits controlled by the microcontroller for communication with a vehicle-side control device, and an LF receiving circuit controlled with the microcontroller for receiving LF wake-up signals transmitted in the LF frequency range, all arranged in a housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
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Publication number: 20190072691Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for the n capacitive detection of a user action in a vehicle (1), with a sensor element (110), which is configured as an electric line element, wherein the sensor element (110) comprises: an electrically conducting outer conductor element (112), at least one insulator element (120) for the electric insulation of the outer conductor element (112), an evaluation connection adaptation (20) on the outer conductor element (112) for the electrically-conducting connection of the outer conductor element (112) to an evaluation device (210) of the vehicle (1), whereby the detection can be performed. A test connection adaptation (10) in provided on the outer conductor element (112), in order to test a functional test of the sensor device (100) based upon an electric circuit with the outer conductor element (112).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Mirko SCHINDLER, Iko Lindic
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Publication number: 20190066422Abstract: The invention relates to a module unit (10) for adapting a mobile portable communication device (20) to a security system (1) of a vehicle (2), in particular for the keyless activation of an access system of the vehicle (2), with an interface (10.1) for the data exchange (30) with the communication device (20), and at least one communication unit (10.2) for the communication with the security system (1), wherein the module unit (10) is configured in such a way that the communication can be performed by a wideband communication method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Jan BREER, Marc FELDSIEPER, Matthias IHLN, Stefan NEUHOFF, Mirko SCHINDLER, Thomas SKALETZ, Boris ZILLER
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Publication number: 20190061686Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for an activation of at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1), wherein an authentication at the security system (200) of the vehicle (1) is effected by means of a mobile identification transmitter (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Stefan NEUHOFF, Boris ZILLER, Mirko SCHINDLER, Thomas SKALETZ, Matthias IHLN, Jan BREER, Marc FELDSIEPER