Patents by Inventor Patrick Bauer
Patrick Bauer 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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Publication number: 20170336806Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Fabien Blanc-Paques, Bernard J. Michini, Mark Patrick Bauer
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Publication number: 20170199647Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Brian Richman, Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Alan Jay Poole
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Publication number: 20170193829Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Brian Richman, Alan Jay Poole, Bernard J. Michini, Jonathan Anders Lovegren, Brett Michael Bethke, Hui Li
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Publication number: 20170192424Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Alan Jay Poole, Mark Patrick Bauer, Volkan Gurel, Bernard J. Michini, Justin Eugene Kuehn
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Patent number: 9613538Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: UNMANNED INNOVATION, INC.Inventors: Alan Jay Poole, Mark Patrick Bauer, Volkan Gurel, Bernard J. Michini, Justin Eugene Kuehn
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Patent number: 9609288Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: UNMANNED INNOVATION, INC.Inventors: Brian Richman, Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Alan Jay Poole
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Patent number: 9570089Abstract: A hearing system for improving intelligibility during the holding of a telephone conversation, includes a receiving device for receiving a first signal having first acoustic information and converting the first signal into electrical signals having the first acoustic information, a signal processing device for processing the electrical signals having the first acoustic information into electrical signals having second acoustic information, and an output device for outputting a second signal having the second acoustic information. A method for improving intelligibility during the holding of a telephone conversation using a hearing system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Patrick Bauer, Tim Fingscheidt, Rosa-Linde Fischer, Henning Puder
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Publication number: 20160307447Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight planning. One of the methods includes receiving a location for an aerial survey to be conducted by a UAV. One or more images depicting the location are obtained, and a geofence boundary to limit flight of the UAV is determined. A survey area is determined, and a flight data package is created for transmission that includes information describing a flight plan. After the flight plan is conducted, flight log data and sensor data are received. The flight log data and sensor data are processed, and at least a portion of the processed sensor data is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Eric David Johnson, Alan Jay Poole, Donald Curry Weigel, Mark Patrick Bauer, Volkan Gurel, Jesse Daniel Kallman, Adam Sax
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Publication number: 20150335457Abstract: A knee brace having a tubular elastic knitted body with at least one pressure pad arranged thereon, which, when the brace is being worn, extends across the patellar tendon. On the front side of the knitted body, a first tension strap is provided, which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body and passes over the pressure pad. On the rear side of the knitted body, a second tension strap is provided, which is offset in the height direction from the first tension strap, and which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventor: Patrick BAUER
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Patent number: 9159480Abstract: A method is proposed for actuating an electromagnetic load (3) which can be switched between at least two switching states, particularly a magnetic valve, wherein switching between a first and a second of the switching states takes place as a result of a current flowing through the load (3) by means of applying an electrical voltage to said load (3). Provision is thereby made for the voltage to be clocked upon application thereof to said load (3) if due to the applied voltage the switching process would occur without clocking outside of a current ramp-up. The invention furthermore relates to an electrical circuit for actuating an electromagnetic load (3).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Bernd Schelling, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Publication number: 20150243298Abstract: A hearing system for improving intelligibility during the holding of a telephone conversation, includes a receiving device for receiving a first signal having first acoustic information and converting the first signal into electrical signals having the first acoustic information, a signal processing device for processing the electrical signals having the first acoustic information into electrical signals having second acoustic information, and an output device for outputting a second signal having the second acoustic information. A method for improving intelligibility during the holding of a telephone conversation using a hearing system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTDInventors: Patrick Bauer, Tim Fingscheidt, Rosa-Linde Fischer, Henning Puder
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Patent number: 9030055Abstract: The invention relates to an electric circuit configuration for switching an electrical load (3), particularly a solenoid valve, by means of at least one switching means (5) associated with the consumer (3), particularly a transistor. The circuit configuration comprises at least one analysis circuit comprising at least one measuring resistor (17) connected in series with the switching means (5), at least one first analysis means (23) for determining a parameter corresponding to the short-circuit current, and at least one second analysis means (25) for determining a parameter corresponding to the consumer current. The circuit configuration is characterized in that the first analysis means (23) is connected in parallel with the measurement resistor (17).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yannick Chauvet, Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Patent number: 8925299Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for operating an exhaust gas post-treatment device, particularly of a motor vehicle, wherein the arrangement (1) comprises a plurality of consumers (3-12) and a controller (2), wherein the controller (2) comprises at least one switching device (13) for switching the consumers (3-12) on and off. According to the invention, the consumers (3-12) are grouped according to function, and connected to one switch (17-21) each of the switching device (13). The invention further relates to a method for operating an exhaust post-treatment device.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Patent number: 8825282Abstract: A method for identifying a short circuit to the positive terminal of a battery in a circuit of a motor vehicle. An electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is actuated by a control device (120) and has at least one electrical switch which switches on and off loads (110, 111, 112), the switching state of said switches being reported to the control device (120) and determines that operation is fault-free when the connected loads (110, 111, 112) are supplied with voltage when the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is switched on and a “short circuit” or “load drop” message is produced at the circuit breaker when the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is switched off, switching off the supply voltage by the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is detected at the end of a driving cycle of the motor vehicle. A fault is determined when a “short circuit” or “load drop” message is not produced at the electrical switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Martin Czasch, Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Patent number: 8806855Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for operating an exhaust gas aftertreatment device, in particular of a motor vehicle, having a plurality of active sensors (3-8) and a control device (2) that comprises at least one voltage supply unit (9) to which the sensors (3-8) are operatively connected. According to the invention, the voltage supply unit (9) comprises at least two supply benches (13-15) that can be switched independently from each other. The sensors (3-8) are grouped according to the function thereof and are then associated with one of the supply benches (13-15).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Publication number: 20130317404Abstract: The ankle joint orthosis immobilizes the ankle joint. The orthosis has an outer knitted part and an inner one-piece stabilizing element. The knitted part is knitted in a shape adapted to the anatomy of the area of the ankle joint and completely encloses the ankle joint. The knitted part opens in order to fit it in the position of use and then drawn together and tightened. The one-piece stabilizing element has a heel portion, a side portion which adjoins the heel portion and extends along the side of the ankle joint, and a calf portion which adjoins the side portion and engages around the rear of the calf. One or more first connector elements provided on the outside of the stabilizing element are releasably connecting to one or more second connector elements provided on the inside of the knitted part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: Patrick BAUER, Wolfgang KUBRICH, Peter HOFFEINS
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Publication number: 20120310476Abstract: A method for identifying a short circuit to the positive terminal of a battery in a circuit of a motor vehicle. An electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is actuated by a control device (120) and has at least one electrical switch which switches on and off loads (110, 111, 112), the switching state of said switches being reported to the control device (120) and determines that operation is fault-free when the connected loads (110, 111, 112) are supplied with voltage when the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is switched on and a “short circuit” or “load drop” message is produced at the circuit breaker when the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is switched off, switching off the supply voltage by the electronic circuit breaker HS (123) is detected at the end of a driving cycle of the motor vehicle. A fault is determined when a “short circuit” or “load drop” message is not produced at the electrical switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Martin Czasch, Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Publication number: 20120242169Abstract: The invention relates to an electric circuit configuration for switching an electrical load (3), particularly a solenoid valve, by means of at least one switching means (5) associated with the consumer (3), particularly a transistor. The circuit configuration comprises at least one analysis circuit comprising at least one measuring resistor (17) connected in series with the switching means (5), at least one first analysis means (23) for determining a parameter corresponding to the short-circuit current, and at least one second analysis means (25) for determining a parameter corresponding to the consumer current. The circuit configuration is characterized in that the first analysis means (23) is connected in parallel with the measurement resistor (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Yannick Chauvet, Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Publication number: 20120159932Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for operating an exhaust gas aftertreatment device, in particular of a motor vehicle, having a plurality of active sensors (3-8) and a control device (2) that comprises at least one voltage supply unit (9) to which the sensors (3-8) are operatively connected. According to the invention, the voltage supply unit (9) comprises at least two supply benches (13-15) that can be switched independently from each other. The sensors (3-8) are grouped according to the function thereof and are then associated with one of the supply benches (13-15).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele
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Publication number: 20120144805Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for operating an exhaust gas post-treatment device, particularly of a motor vehicle, wherein the arrangement (1) comprises a plurality of consumers (3-12) and a controller (2), wherein the controller (2) comprises at least one switching device (13) for switching the consumers (3-12) on and off. According to the invention, the consumers (3-12) are grouped according to function, and connected to one switch (17-21) each of the switching device (13). The invention further relates to a method for operating an exhaust post-treatment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Bernd Schelling, Patrick Bauer, Mehmet Oencel, Ralph Bauer, Thomas Holst, Georg Hoegele