Patents by Inventor Oliver Eder
Oliver Eder 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: 11760263Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a rear view image display for a motor vehicle. A rear view system includes an optical sensor disposed at the motor vehicle and configured to capture image data, a computational unit coupled to the optical sensor by a cable connection and configured to execute program instructions stored on a computer-readable medium to modify the image data for presentation, and a display device coupled to the computational unit and configured to receive the modified image data from the computational unit and display the modified image data to a driver of the motor vehicle. The computational unit is further configured to receive software calibration to optimize modification of the image data.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.L.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla
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Patent number: 11731558Abstract: A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, identifying primary edges of a first image of the plurality of images, locating a first border within the first image that extends to part of a first edge of the first image, identifying secondary edges of a second image of the plurality of images, selecting a second edge from the secondary edges closest in position and orientation to the part of the first edge of the first image, locating a second border within the second image that extends to the second edge, and adjusting the second image such that a second part of the second border of the second image aligns with the first border of the first image, wherein the optical system simultaneously simulates both a plane mirror and a spotter mirror in form of a spherical mirror in the single image to provide a plurality of optical subsystems.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SMR Patents S.À.R.L.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla, Maximilian Kauffmann, Thorsten Steder
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Publication number: 20220148317Abstract: A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, identifying primary edges of a first image of the plurality of images, locating a first border within the first image that extends to part of a first edge of the first image, identifying secondary edges of a second image of the plurality of images, selecting a second edge from the secondary edges closest in position and orientation to the part of the first edge of the first image, locating a second border within the second image that extends to the second edge, and adjusting the second image such that a second part of the second border of the second image aligns with the first border of the first image, wherein the optical system simultaneously simulates both a plane mirror and a spotter mirror in form of a spherical mirror in the single image to provide a plurality of optical subsystems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla, Maximilian Kauffmann, Thorsten Steder
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Patent number: 11256931Abstract: A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, calculating a region of interest (ROI) on the captured image, calculating a blur factor for blurring the ROI using one or more inputs, manipulating an image gradient pixel by pixel using the blur factor to reduce at least one of a brightness or a contrast of one or more pixels of the ROI, and displaying the processed image on a display.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: SMR Patent S.à.r.lInventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla, Maximilian Kauffmann, Thorsten Steder
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Publication number: 20210297634Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a rear view image display for a motor vehicle. A rear view system includes an optical sensor disposed at the motor vehicle and configured to capture image data, a computational unit coupled to the optical sensor by a cable connection and configured to execute program instructions stored on a computer-readable medium to modify the image data for presentation, and a display device coupled to the computational unit and configured to receive the modified image data from the computational unit and display the modified image data to a driver of the motor vehicle. The computational unit is further configured to receive software calibration to optimize modification of the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla
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Patent number: 11040659Abstract: A method displays information graphically on an image captured by a vehicular optical system. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object on a mobile device to alert a person of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla
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Patent number: 10800329Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior mirror simulation with image data recording and a display of the recorded and improved data for the driver of a motor vehicle. The display on a display device shows the data in a way chosen by the driver or the vehicle manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Firas Mualla
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Publication number: 20200223361Abstract: A method displays information graphically on an image captured by a vehicular optical system. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object on a mobile device to alert a person of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla
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Patent number: 10703299Abstract: A method is shown to indicate to a driver of a vehicle the presence of an object moving relative to the vehicle. The method begins by collecting data using a camera or other such image capturing device. The data is analyzed to detect a hazard created by the presence of the object, regardless of whether it is moving or not. A warning associated with the hazard is created. Both the hazard and the warning are displayed using the display device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Ilka Rötzer, Andreas Herrmann, Oliver Eder, Frank Linsenmaier, Firas Mualla
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Patent number: 10562452Abstract: A method displays information graphically on an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view mirror system of a vehicle. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object to alert a vehicle operator of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann
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Publication number: 20190244040Abstract: A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, calculating a region of interest (ROI) on the captured image, calculating a blur factor for blurring the ROI using one or more inputs, manipulating an image gradient pixel by pixel using the blur factor to reduce at least one of a brightness or a contrast of one or more pixels of the ROI, and displaying the processed image on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann, Firas Mualla, Maximilian Kauffmann, Thorsten Steder
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Publication number: 20190077332Abstract: A method is shown to indicate to a driver of a vehicle the presence of an object moving relative to the vehicle. The method begins by collecting data using a camera or other such image capturing device. The data is analyzed to detect a hazard created by the presence of the object, regardless of whether it is moving or not. A warning associated with the hazard is created. Both the hazard and the warning are displayed using the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Ilka Rötzer, Andreas Herrmann, Oliver Eder, Frank Linsenmaier, Firas Mualla
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Publication number: 20180334108Abstract: A method is shown to indicate to a driver of a vehicle the presence of an object moving relative to the vehicle. The method begins by collecting data using a camera or other such image capturing device. The data is analyzed to detect a hazard created by the presence of the object, regardless of whether it is moving or not. A warning associated with the hazard is created. Both the hazard and the warning are displayed using the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Ilka Rötzer, Andreas Herrmann, Oliver Eder, Frank Linsenmaier, Firas Mualla
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Publication number: 20180194285Abstract: A method displays information graphically on an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view mirror system of a vehicle. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object to alert a vehicle operator of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Ilka Rötzer, Thomas Jochmann
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Publication number: 20180126903Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior mirror simulation with image data recording and a display of the recorded and improved data for the driver of a motor vehicle. The display on a display device shows the data in a way chosen by the driver or the vehicle manufacturer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Martin Schwalb, Frank Linsenmaier, Oliver Eder, Firas Mualla
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Publication number: 20160236618Abstract: A rear view assembly includes a housing, which is fixedly secured to a motor vehicle. The housing includes an optical sensor that is housed therewith. A lens focuses light for the optical sensor to capture a wide-angle image. The optical sensor creates electrical signals representative of the focused light. The electrical signals are transmitted to a display device, which is operatively connected to the optical sensor for receiving the electrical signal and displaying the electrical signal as a rear view image for a driver of the motor vehicle such that the rear view image includes distortions created by the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicants: SMR Patents S.à.r.l., Audi AGInventors: Oliver Eder, Frank Linsenmaier
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Patent number: 9238434Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior mirror simulation with image data recording and a display of the recorded and improved data for the driver of a motor vehicle. The display on a display device shows the data in a way chosen by the driver or the vehicle manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignees: SMR Patents S.a.r.l., Audi AGInventors: Oliver Eder, Frank Linsenmaier
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Patent number: 8919971Abstract: The invention is related to an interior rear view mirror that is constructed by front plastic glass shaped in u-form and a mirror housing. The mirror comprises a second plastic glass which crate a inter glass space for a device which changes the reflectivity of the mirror.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
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Patent number: 8849104Abstract: A recording device for capturing and processing image data in a vehicle is proposed. The recording device comprises an optical image generating sensor and an image processor for processing image data and a communication processor for bidirectional communication with the vehicle. The image data and additional vehicle data is imaged into the data structure of the vehicle bus system together as mixed data.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Oliver Eder, Heinz-Erwin Schaffer
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Patent number: 8608355Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror formed by a plastic glass structure and mirror housing. The plastic glass allows smooth edges and a bezel free appearance of the mirror. The plastic glass allows in addition to shine through the mirror body to create different types of illumination in the passenger's cabin.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger