Patents by Inventor Rolf Aidam

Rolf Aidam 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).

  • Patent number: 9196789
    Abstract: A reflective contact layer system and a method for forming a reflective contact layer system for an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment the component includes a first p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a minor layer and a second p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer arranged between the first p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer and the transparent conductive oxide layer, wherein the second p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer has N-face domains at an interface facing the transparent conductive oxide layer, and wherein the N-face domains at the interface have an area proportion of at least 95%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Matthias Peter, Simeon Katz, Jürgen Off, Korbinian Perzlmaier, Kai Gehrke, Rolf Aidam, Jürgen Däubler, Thorsten Passow
  • Publication number: 20150270437
    Abstract: A reflective contact layer system and a method for forming a reflective contact layer system for an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment the component includes a first p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a minor layer and a second p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer arranged between the first p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer and the transparent conductive oxide layer, wherein the second p-doped nitride compound semiconductor layer has N-face domains at an interface facing the transparent conductive oxide layer, and wherein the N-face domains at the interface have an area proportion of at least 95%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Matthias Peter, Simeon Katz, Jürgen Off, Korbinian Perzlmaier, Kai Gehrke, Rolf Aidam, Jürgen Däubler, Thorsten Passow
  • Patent number: 8872233
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a barrier layer, a spacer structure, and a channel layer. The barrier layer includes a group III nitride. The spacer structure includes first and second aluminum nitride layers and an intermediate layer. The intermediate layer includes a group III nitride and is between the first and second aluminum nitride layers. The intermediate layer has a first free charge carrier density at an interface with the second aluminum nitride layer. The spacer structure is between the barrier layer and the channel layer. The channel layer includes a group III nitride and has a second free charge carrier density at an interface with the first aluminum nitride layer of the spacer structure. The first aluminum nitride layer, the intermediate layer, and the second aluminum nitride layer have layer thicknesses so the first free charge carrier density is less than 10% of the second free charge carrier density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Taek Lim, Rolf Aidam, Lutz Kirste, Ruediger Quay
  • Publication number: 20130181224
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a barrier layer, a spacer structure, and a channel layer. The barrier layer includes a group III nitride. The spacer structure includes first and second aluminum nitride layers and an intermediate layer. The intermediate layer includes a group III nitride and is between the first and second aluminum nitride layers. The intermediate layer has a first free charge carrier density at an interface with the second aluminum nitride layer. The spacer structure is between the barrier layer and the channel layer. The channel layer includes a group III nitride and has a second free charge carrier density at an interface with the first aluminum nitride layer of the spacer structure. The first aluminum nitride layer, the intermediate layer, and the second aluminum nitride layer have layer thicknesses so the first free charge carrier density is less than 10% of the second free charge carrier density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Taek LIM, Rolf AIDAM, Lutz KIRSTE, Ruediger QUAY
  • Patent number: 7445072
    Abstract: A vehicle upfront sensor is described that has a cavity and a sensing element therein. A collision is detected as a function of the deformation of the cavity. The sensing element may be designed as a pressure or temperature sensor, the cavity then being largely closed, so that an adiabatic pressure or temperature increase is measurable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Mattes, Thomas Herrmann, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Patent number: 7246028
    Abstract: A method of data transmission from a sensor to a control unit and a sensor and control unit are described, the sensor transmitting both differential values and absolute values. The differential values are analyzed in the control unit to perform the function provided, and the absolute values are analyzed for the plausibility check of the function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Otterbach, Christian Ohl, Pascal Kocher, Gerald Nitsche, Jochen Schomacker, Michael Ulmer, Rolf Aidam, Boris Adam
  • Publication number: 20050116817
    Abstract: A vehicle upfront sensor is described that has a cavity and a sensing element therein. A collision is detected as a function of the deformation of the cavity. The sensing element may be designed as a pressure or temperature sensor, the cavity then being largely closed, so that an adiabatic pressure or temperature increase is measurable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Bernhard Mattes, Thomas Herrmann, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Publication number: 20040204890
    Abstract: A method of data transmission from a sensor to a control unit and a sensor and control unit are described, the sensor transmitting both differential values and absolute values. The differential values are analyzed in the control unit to perform the function provided, and the absolute values are analyzed for the plausibility check of the function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Jens Otterbach, Christian Ohl, Pascal Kocher, Gerald Nitsche, Jochen Schomacker, Michael Ulmer, Rolf Aidam
  • Publication number: 20040169579
    Abstract: A temperature sensor having sturdy construction is simple to install and to package, is uncomplicated to manufacture, and suitable for reliably detecting rapid temperature changes. The temperature sensor (1) includes a silicon substrate (2) in which at least one porous area (3) is formed, the degree of porosity and the thickness of the porous area (3) being chosen so that the porous area (3) is thermally isolated from the silicon substrate (2). In addition, the temperature sensor (1) includes temperature measuring elements (6, 7) for detecting the temperature difference between the silicon substrate (2) and the porous area (3). The temperature sensor may also include heating elements for testing the sensor function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Bernhard Mattes, Pascal Kocher, Karl-Franz Reinhart, Thorsten Pannek, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Publication number: 20040112663
    Abstract: A method and a device are described for detecting a side impact on a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Pascal Kocher, Isolde Simon, Michael Arndt, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Patent number: 6732566
    Abstract: A device for side impact detection in a motor vehicle, and a plausibility sensor side impact detection. This plausibility sensor is located in a loudspeaker which is already present in the lateral part for playback of music. This loudspeaker is used as a low-frequency microphone, a circuit being provided for the loudspeaker to differentiate between sound and rapid fluctuations in air pressure. This circuit has a bridge circuit, the differential voltage across the bridge then being used as a plausibility signal. The circuit itself is preferably located in the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Roelleke, Pascal Kocher, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Publication number: 20040032322
    Abstract: A system for side-impact detection is proposed which is distinguished in that both a temperature sensor as well as an acceleration sensor are accommodated in a structural unit. One of the sensors in each case is used for a plausibility check.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Pascal Kocher, Michael Arndt, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam
  • Publication number: 20030140679
    Abstract: A device for side impact detection in a motor vehicle, and a plausibility sensor side impact detection. This plausibility sensor is located in a loudspeaker which is already present in the lateral part for playback of music. This loudspeaker is used as a low-frequency microphone, a circuit being provided for the loudspeaker to differentiate between sound and rapid fluctuations in air pressure. This circuit has a bridge circuit, the differential voltage across the bridge then being used as a plausibility signal. The circuit itself is preferably located in the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Roelleke, Pascal Kocher, Rolf-Juergen Recknagel, Rolf Aidam