Patents by Inventor Steffen Maurer
Steffen Maurer 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: 20150363954Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed for optimizing serial display of text comprising Chinese characters (which appear in Chinese and in other languages). Some embodiments comprise parsing a Chinese text into display elements for serial display, each display element comprising a short phrase (generally one or two words) that is five or fewer characters in length. In some embodiments, this includes parsing the text into sentences and words and then analyzing sequences of words as part of parsing the text into short phrases (generally one or two words in length) for creating display elements that are five or fewer Chinese characters in length. In some embodiments, various aspects of the text are analyzed to determine whether and how to vary display time of a display element from a default display time. In some embodiments, phrases are displayed such that an optimal recognition positing of the displayed phrase is located at a fixed display location. These and other embodiments are more fully described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: Spritz Technology, Inc.Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Andrew Qian
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Publication number: 20150199944Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
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Publication number: 20150143245Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, computer program products, and systems are disclosed for tracking content use, the content including textual content that is displayable using RSVP. A particular embodiment identifies content, including textual content, to be displayed using RSVP on an electronic device to a user, displays that content to the user using RSVP, and generates content tracking information by tracking information items of the textual content that are displayed using RSVP. In some embodiments, analysis of what information items have been presented to the user and when is used in combination with analysis of information content items in candidate content items to affect rankings of those candidate content items to be potentially presented to a user in response to a search request or other user interface action received from a user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, James Chad LOCKE
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Patent number: 9017845Abstract: An electric energy storage device (10) for a motor vehicle, in particular a high-voltage energy storage device for a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle, having a housing (11) and having storage modules (12) accommodated in the housing. The housing (11) has a housing top part (15), a housing bottom part (16) and a supporting element (17) with an annular supporting frame (18). The housing bottom part (15) and the housing top part (16) are connected detachably to the supporting frame (18), which is positioned between them. The annular supporting frame (18) has fastening sections (19, 20) for detachably connecting the electric energy storage device to a body structure of a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Bender, Steffen Maurer
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Patent number: 8999544Abstract: An electric energy store (10) of a motor vehicle, in particular a high voltage energy store of a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle, has a housing (11) and storage modules (12) accommodated in the housing. The housing (11) has a supporting element (17) with an annular supporting frame (18) made from a fiber reinforced plastic and via which the electric energy store (10) can be connected to a body structure of a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Bender, Guan Chew, Steffen Maurer
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Patent number: 8960357Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body (1) having a plurality of bearings (5, 6, 7). The bearings (5, 6, 7) are disposed and configured for mounting a supporting structure (14) that houses an electric drive unit (11) that includes an electric drive motor (12) and a high-voltage battery (13) for providing electric energy. The bearings (5, 6, 7) also are disposed and configured for mounting an internal combustion engine (8) and a transmission (9) connected to the internal combustion engine (8). Thus, the motor vehicle does not have to be redesigned depending on whether the motor vehicle is powered by an electric drive unit (11) or an internal combustion engine (8).Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Maurer
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Patent number: 8951656Abstract: An electrical energy store of a motor vehicle, in particular a high voltage energy store of a hybrid vehicle or of an electric vehicle, having a housing (11) and having storage modules (12) accommodated in the housing (11). The housing (11) having a supporting element (17) connecting the electrical energy store to a vehicle bodywork structure of a motor vehicle. The temperature of the storage modules (12) can be controlled via the supporting element (17).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Bender, Steffen Maurer, Richard Krestel
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Patent number: 8903174Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Spritz Technology, Inc.Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
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Patent number: 8887844Abstract: A vehicle having an electric drive device and an energy storage device which is arranged in a housing is disclosed. The energy storage device is formed from a plurality of cells. The housing includes a plurality of partitioning devices, with the result that at least one partitioning device is positioned between two cells. The housing of the energy storage device is connected both to a cooling air intake duct, having an inlet opening, and to a cooling air outflow duct, having an outlet opening. At least one partitioning device is configured in such a way that a plurality of cooling ducts are formed between the cells, and cooling air can flow through the cooling ducts in order to cool the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guan Chew, Miroslaw Oslislok, Hartmut Chodura, Patrik Gisch, Steffen Maurer, Ralf Bauer
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Patent number: 8800699Abstract: A drive arrangement for an electric vehicle has an axle drive device of a portal design with two electric machines for driving the wheels of an axle of the electric vehicle, and at least one electric energy store that can be discharged when an electric machine is operated as a motor and/or can be charged when an electric machine is operated as a generator. The drive arranged is characterized in that the two electric machines (11) of the axle drive device (10) are combined with a respectively assigned transmission (12) in an electric axle to drive the individually suspended wheels (2) of the axle by means of, in each case, one articulated shaft flange (13) via a respective articulated shaft. Frequency converters assigned respectively to the two electric machines are combined in a converter unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hartmut Chodura, Guan Chew, Steffen Maurer, Patrik Gisch, Miroslaw Oslislok, Ralf Bauer, Stefan Bobbo
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Patent number: 8776925Abstract: A motor vehicle has an electrical drive machine that is supplied with electrical energy by an electrical energy storage device, and has an underbody region or surface (5). The electrical energy storage device is accessible for maintenance and/or installation work via a maintenance cover (10) in the underbody surface (5) to reduce time required for maintenance and/or installation work.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Bender, Guan Chew, Steffen Maurer
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Publication number: 20140188766Abstract: Computer systems, methods, and computer program products for tracking content using serial presentation are disclosed. Some embodiments track an aggregated quantity of words displayed by Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSPV) in a digital media item across a plurality of user electronic devices. Some embodiments track what words are displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments track a percentage of words displayed by RSVP across a plurality of user sessions. Some embodiments track trends in the percentage of words displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments use RSVP tracking and trending information to enhance search results. Some embodiments analyze RSVP consumption across a plurality of sessions to determine opportunities for improving content consumption and improving selection of sub-content items. These and other embodiments are further disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Spritz Technology LLCInventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
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Publication number: 20140189515Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSPV content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSPV enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSPV enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
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Publication number: 20140189595Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
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Publication number: 20140188848Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
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Publication number: 20140189586Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
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Patent number: 8747136Abstract: A contact-making apparatus is provided for producing a low-voltage connection between a motor vehicle (1) and a charging apparatus. The contact-making apparatus has at least one motor vehicle contact element (11, 12) associated with the motor vehicle, and with at least one charging contact element (15, 16) associated with the charging apparatus. To simplify the production of a low-voltage connection between a motor vehicle and a charging apparatus, the charging contact element (15, 16) has a charging contact face (17, 18) that can fit on the charging apparatus movably relative to a motor vehicle contact face and has a configuration matched to the configuration of the motor vehicle contact face on the motor vehicle contact element (11, 12).Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Steffen Maurer, Edmund Sander
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Publication number: 20140020971Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body (1) having a plurality of bearings (5, 6, 7). The bearings (5, 6, 7) are disposed and configured for mounting a supporting structure (14) that houses an electric drive unit (11) that includes an electric drive motor (12) and a high-voltage battery (13) for providing electric energy. The bearings (5, 6, 7) also are disposed and configured for mounting an internal combustion engine (8) and a transmission (9) connected to the internal combustion engine (8). Thus, the motor vehicle does not have to be redesigned depending on whether the motor vehicle is powered by an electric drive unit (11) or an internal combustion engine (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Steffen Maurer
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Publication number: 20140016867Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Maik Steffen MAURER, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
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Patent number: 8485590Abstract: A cockpit support structure of a motor vehicle has a cross member (11) with brackets (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) for connecting the cross member (11) to a body structure of the motor vehicle, and having brackets (18, 19, 20) for connecting functional components to the cross member (11). The cross member (11) and the brackets (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) all are produced from a magnesium alloy material.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dr. Ing H. C. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Maurer