Patents by Inventor Raphael OBERHOLZER

Raphael OBERHOLZER 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 device for HDMI CEC control
    Patent number: 10964203
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of controlling or remote controlling consumer electronic devices which are connected to each other via so-called HDMI cables and capable of receiving and/or transmitting CEC control commands. In particular, the invention relates to a method for the reliable control of target devices while simultaneously determining their state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: WirePath Home Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Fiaux, Michael Vogt, Raphael Oberholzer
  • Remote control having a biometric sensor
    Patent number: 10089860
    Abstract: A remote control including at least one biometric sensor for detection of biometric feature data of the palmar area of a hand, at least one illuminant for illumination or exposure of the palmar area of the hand to be detected, at least one pressure or contact sensor, at least one processor, and one communication interface for generating and receiving commands or data, wherein the activation of the biometric sensor is functionally coupled to an activation of the at least one pressure or contact sensor that is arranged in a circumferential frame and/or in the rear of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: NEEO AG
    Inventors: Raphael Oberholzer, Andreas Koschak
  • REMOTE CONTROL HAVING A BIOMETRIC SENSOR
    Publication number: 20170309162
    Abstract: A remote control including at least one biometric sensor for detection of biometric feature data of the palmar area of a hand, at least one illuminant for illumination or exposure of the palmar area of the hand to be detected, at least one pressure or contact sensor, at least one processor, and one communication interface for generating and receiving commands or data, wherein the activation of the biometric sensor is functionally coupled to an activation of the at least one pressure or contact sensor that is arranged in a circumferential frame and/or in the rear of the remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Raphael OBERHOLZER, Andreas KOSCHAK
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D980192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: AVA Innovations AG
    Inventors: Raphael Oberholzer, Patrick Domenig, Dimitri Leimgruebler