Patents by Inventor Olaf Preissner
Olaf Preissner 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: 11008017Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a central unit and an input device, wherein the central unit has a first interface for connecting to a first mobile device and a second interface for connecting to a second mobile device, wherein the central unit is configured to assign the first mobile device to a driver and the second mobile device to a passenger in the vehicle, wherein the central unit is configured to output information on a call directed to the first mobile device, wherein the central unit is configured to detect an input by means of the input device during the outputting of information, and wherein the central unit is configured, based on the detection of the input, to redirect the call to the second mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath
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Patent number: 10081370Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a head-up display, a central unit having a circuit, connected to the head-up display, and a recording means for recording first image data of surroundings of the vehicle, wherein the circuit is configured to recognize an object in the surroundings based on the recorded first image data, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a windshield or onto a combiner of the vehicle, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate second image data for outputting the image and to send the image to the head-up display, to generate a virtual barrier in the second image data, and to position the virtual barrier within the image based on a determined position of the recognized object.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann
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Patent number: 10071747Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a head-up display and a circuit, which is connected to the head-up display, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a front windshield of the vehicle or onto a separate combiner, wherein the circuit is configured to output image data to the head-up display, whereby the image data have a set of objects which include messages for the user, to determine a user's workload level, based on a set of driving conditions, to switch between at least one first workload mode and a second workload mode based on the level, whereby the second workload mode is assigned a higher level than the first workload mode, and in the second workload mode to reduce at least one object, which is output in the first workload mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath
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Patent number: 10029700Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for vehicle systems. An example system for a vehicle, includes a head-up display, and a central unit connected to the head-up display, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a front windshield of the vehicle or onto a separate combiner, wherein the central unit is configured to send image data to the connected head-up display to be displayed, to ascertain a position of the user's eyes, to output a symbol within the image data, to ascertain a first virtual point and a second virtual point in a surrounding of the vehicle based on a recorded image of the surrounding and/or a current position of the vehicle, and to position the symbol such that a starting point of the symbol overlaps the first virtual point and an end point of the symbol overlaps the second virtual point in a view of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann
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Patent number: 9400188Abstract: A vehicle multimedia system simplifies a user's interaction with the system. A user may access a specific media unit by actuating a switch corresponding to a media unit. A preference unit detects the user's selection of the media unit and selects an end item based on a programmed criterion. The preference unit may automatically activate the end item. The preference unit may be overridden by the user when a switch corresponding to the selected media unit is actuated multiple times. The preference unit may also manage data lists and data packets that store the information used for the criterion comparison.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Olaf Preissner, Erich Geiger, Peter Röβger
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Patent number: 9321348Abstract: A multifunction input device may be used to operate in-vehicle systems. The multifunction input device includes a main part having a touch surface and a rotating element. The rotating element rotates around the main part. The rotating element includes a touch surface that may select and activate programs, files, and options.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventors: Maria Peissner, Barbara Metternich-Heider, Peter Roessger, Olaf Preissner, Sandra Kretzler, Ulrike Johannsen
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Publication number: 20150367859Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for an input device for a motor vehicle. An example input device for a motor vehicle having a dashboard and a steering wheel includes a sensor and a circuit connected to the sensor, wherein the sensor is positioned in the dashboard sensitive toward an area of the steering wheel, wherein the sensor is configured to output a sensor signal based on a contactless hand gesture, wherein the circuit is configured to evaluate the sensor signal, wherein the circuit and/or the sensor is configured to distinguish between a steering movement and the hand gesture, and wherein the circuit is configured to output a detection signal (S3) based on the detection of the hand gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Alexa Wackernagel, Stefan Marti, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann, Kelei Shen
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Publication number: 20150358471Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a central unit and an input device, wherein the central unit has a first interface for connecting to a first mobile device and a second interface for connecting to a second mobile device, wherein the central unit is configured to assign the first mobile device to a driver and the second mobile device to a passenger in the vehicle, wherein the central unit is configured to output information on a call directed to the first mobile device, wherein the central unit is configured to detect an input by means of the input device during the outputting of information, and wherein the central unit is configured, based on the detection of the input, to redirect the call to the second mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Alexa Wackernagel, Stefan Marti, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann, Kelei Shen
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Publication number: 20150331487Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for vehicle systems. An example system for a vehicle, includes a head-up display, and a central unit connected to the head-up display, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a front windshield of the vehicle or onto a separate combiner, wherein the central unit is configured to send image data to the connected head-up display to be displayed, to ascertain a position of the user's eyes, to output a symbol within the image data, to ascertain a first virtual point and a second virtual point in a surrounding of the vehicle based on a recorded image of the surrounding and/or a current position of the vehicle, and to position the symbol such that a starting point of the symbol overlaps the first virtual point and an end point of the symbol overlaps the second virtual point in a view of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Alexa Wackernagel, Stefan Marti, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann, Kelei Shen
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Publication number: 20150331238Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a head-up display and a circuit, which is connected to the head-up display, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a front windshield of the vehicle or onto a separate combiner, wherein the circuit is configured to output image data to the head-up display, whereby the image data have a set of objects which include messages for the user, to determine a user's workload level, based on a set of driving conditions, to switch between at least one first workload mode and a second workload mode based on the level, whereby the second workload mode is assigned a higher level than the first workload mode, and in the second workload mode to reduce at least one object, which is output in the first workload mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Alexa Wackernagel, Stefan Marti, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann, Kelei Shen
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Publication number: 20150331236Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a head-up display, a central unit having a circuit, connected to the head-up display, and a recording means for recording first image data of surroundings of the vehicle, wherein the circuit is configured to recognize an object, in the surroundings based on the recorded first image data, wherein the head-up display is configured to project an image onto a windshield or onto a combiner of the vehicle, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate second image data for outputting the image and to send the image to the head-up display, to generate a virtual barrier in the second image data, and to position the virtual barrier within the image based on a determined position of the recognized object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Hans Roth, Olaf Preissner, Christoph Reifenrath, Alexa Wackernagel, Stefan Marti, Michael Reuss, Stephan Bergmann, Kelei Shen
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Publication number: 20120120108Abstract: A navigation system comprises a map memory, a processing device and a display. The processing unit is configured to simultaneously display a first portion of a map stored in the map memory using a first perspective and a second portion of the map using a second perspective different from the first perspective on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Peter Roessger, Olaf Preissner, Bianca Foerster
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Publication number: 20080030361Abstract: A multifunction input device may be used to operate in-vehicle systems. The multifunction input device includes a main part having a touch surface and a rotating element. The rotating element rotates around the main part. The rotating element includes a touch surface that may select and activate programs, files, and options.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Maria Peissner, Barbara Metternich-Heider, Peter Roessger, Olaf Preissner, Sandra Kretzler, Ulrike Johannsen
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Publication number: 20070153130Abstract: A vehicle multimedia system simplifies a user's interaction with the system. A user may access a specific media unit by actuating a switch corresponding to a media unit. A preference unit detects the user's selection of the media unit and selects an end item based on a programmed criterion. The preference unit may automatically activate the end item. The preference unit may be overridden by the user when a switch corresponding to the selected media unit is actuated multiple times. The preference unit may also manage data lists and data packets that store the information used for the criterion comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Olaf Preissner, Erich Geiger, Peter Rossger
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Patent number: D491555Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventor: Olaf Preissner