Patents by Inventor Tobias Stephan

Tobias Stephan 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).

  • Publication number: 20200156633
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control unit for autonomous driving for a vehicle, which comprises a processor that is configured to determine a corrected driving position with respect to a planned driving maneuver, by means of which a detection range of environment sensors in or on the vehicle is improved with respect to the planned driving maneuver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Tobias STEPHAN
  • Patent number: 10589310
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for arranging objects in particular tableware, in a system for coating including a base element, an adapter element and a support element, each of which are designed in such a manner that they can be plugged together in a direction (z). In the plugged-together state, the adapter element is arranged between the base element and the support element with the object disposed in a predetermined position on the adapter element. The adapter element, the base element and the support element are locked relative to one another with the object in such a manner that only a relative movement in the direction (z) is possible amongst each other. The invention further relates to a method for the arrangement of objects, in particular tableware with the device, in a system for coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignees: Kahla Thüringen Porzellan GmbH, Tomabond GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Stephan Maier, Holger Raithel
  • Publication number: 20170232466
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for arranging objects in particular tableware, in a system for coating including a base element, an adapter element and a support element, each of which are designed in such a manner that they can be plugged together in a direction (z). In the plugged-together state, the adapter element is arranged between the base element and the support element with the object disposed in a predetermined position on the adapter element. The adapter element, the base element and the support element are locked relative to one another with the object in such a manner that only a relative movement in the direction (z) is possible amongst each other. The invention further relates to a method for the arrangement of objects, in particular tableware with the device, in a system for coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicants: KAHLA THÜRINGEN PORZELLAN GMBH, TOMABOND GMBH
    Inventors: Tobias Stephan Maier, Holger Raithel
  • Patent number: 9159235
    Abstract: A driver assistance system includes a sensor that detects objects and/or characteristics of objects in the surroundings of a motor vehicle, and an object recognition unit that evaluates data from the sensor to produce object information, and determines a confidence value indicating the probability of accuracy thereof. If the confidence value is greater than a minimum threshold but less than a predefined threshold, then the system displays the object information to the driver, who confirms or rejects it, e.g. by actuating or not actuating an operating element. Upon confirmation by the driver, the system begins or continues to perform a driver assistance function based on the object information. Upon rejection by the driver, the system does not perform or discontinues the driver assistance function based on the object information. If the confidence value exceeds the predefined threshold, then the system autonomously performs the driver assistance function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Hegemann, Tobias Stephan, Marc Fischer
  • Publication number: 20140249722
    Abstract: A driver assistance system includes a sensor that detects objects and/or characteristics of objects in the surroundings of a motor vehicle, and an object recognition unit that evaluates data from the sensor to produce object information, and determines a confidence value indicating the probability of accuracy thereof. If the confidence value is greater than a minimum threshold but less than a predefined threshold, then the system displays the object information to the driver, who confirms or rejects it, e.g. by actuating or not actuating an operating element. Upon confirmation by the driver, the system begins or continues to perform a driver assistance function based on the object information. Upon rejection by the driver, the system does not perform or discontinues the driver assistance function based on the object information. If the confidence value exceeds the predefined threshold, then the system autonomously performs the driver assistance function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Stefan HEGEMANN, Tobias STEPHAN, Marc FISCHER
  • Patent number: 8731816
    Abstract: A method for classifying objects into obstacles and non-obstacles for a vehicle is described. The vehicle comprises a sensor for covering the surroundings that detects stationary and moving objects in a scene in front of a vehicle. Where required, the path of the motion of the objects is tracked. The method provides one or several observers, wherein one observer classifies an object according to predetermined features and contributes to an overall classification result when there are several observers. An observer detects the path of the motion of vehicles in the surroundings of at least one stationary object and classifies the stationary object in dependence thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Dintzer, Tobias Stephan, Martin Randler, Nele Hanel
  • Publication number: 20120130628
    Abstract: A method for classifying objects into obstacles and non-obstacles for a vehicle is described. The vehicle comprises a sensor for covering the surroundings that detects stationary and moving objects in a scene in front of a vehicle. Where required, the path of the motion of the objects is tracked. The method provides one or several observers, wherein one observer classifies an object according to predetermined features and contributes to an overall classification result when there are several observers. An observer detects the path of the motion of vehicles in the surroundings of at least one stationary object and classifies the stationary object in dependence thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Conti Temic Microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Dintzer, Tobias Stephan, Martin Randler, Nele Hanel