公开(公告)号：US08886471B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12146797

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: Simon Hainz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ernst Katzmaier

Inventor： Simon Hainz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ernst Katzmaier

IPC: G01F1/00 ,  G01P3/487 ,  G01P3/481 ,  G01P3/489 ,  G01D5/244

CPC classification number: G01D18/00 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01D5/24452 ,  G01D5/24461 ,  G01D5/2448 ,  G01D5/24485 ,  G01P3/481 ,  G01P3/487 ,  G01P3/489

Abstract: A sensing system and method. A coded wheel is configured to generate a signal that varies with rotation of the coded wheel. A sensor is configured to sense the varying signal and output a corresponding signal. A correction module is configured to receive the signal output by the sensor and compare the received signal to a stored signal and detect a defect in the coded wheel in response to the comparison.

Abstract translation: 感测系统和方法。 编码轮被配置为产生随编码轮的旋转而变化的信号。 传感器被配置为感测变化的信号并输出​​相应的信号。 校正模块被配置为接收由传感器输出的信号，并将接收到的信号与存储的信号进行比较，并响应于比较来检测编码轮中的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US08736257B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13267534

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: A method for measuring an angular position of a rotating shaft, the method including providing a magnetic field which rotates with the shaft about an axis of rotation, positioning an integrated circuit having first and second magnetic sensing bridges within the magnetic field at a radially off-center position from the axis of rotation, the first and second magnetic sensing bridges respectively providing first and second signals representative of first and second magnetic field directions, the integrated circuit having a set of adjustment parameters for modifying attributes of the first and second signals, modifying values of the set of adjustment parameters until errors in the first and second signals are substantially minimized, and determining an angular position of the shaft based on the first and second signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量旋转轴的角位置的方法，所述方法包括提供围绕旋转轴线与所述轴一起旋转的磁场，将具有第一和第二磁感测桥的集成电路定位在所述磁场内的径向断开状态， 所述第一和第二磁感测桥分别提供表示第一和第二磁场方向的第一和第二信号，所述集成电路具有用于修改第一和第二信号的属性的一组调整参数，修改 直到第一和第二信号中的误差基本上最小化的调整参数集合的值，以及基于第一和第二信号来确定轴的角位置。

公开(公告)号：US08355239B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US12361654

申请日：2009-01-29

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Simon Hainz ,  Tobias Werth ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Simon Hainz ,  Tobias Werth ,  Mario Motz

IPC: H02P5/50 ,  H03L7/08

CPC classification number: G01P3/481 ,  G01D5/24466 ,  G01D5/24476 ,  G01D5/2457 ,  G01P3/489 ,  H03L7/07 ,  H03L7/0805 ,  H03L7/081 ,  H03L7/087 ,  H03L2207/50

Abstract: A phase locked loop (PLL) circuit includes a first signal detector having a first input terminal configured to receive a varying first input signal, a second input terminal configured to receive a feedback signal that corresponds to the center of the input frequency, and an output terminal configured to provide an output signal corresponding to a phase difference between the first input and feedback signals. A delay estimator has an input terminal configured to receive the output signal from the first phase detector and in response thereto, output a phase difference estimation signal. A variable delay circuit has an input terminal configured to receive the phase difference estimation signal and in response thereto, phase shift the second input signal.

Abstract translation: 锁相环（PLL）电路包括第一信号检测器，其具有被配置为接收变化的第一输入信号的第一输入端，被配置为接收对应于输入频率的中心的反馈信号的第二输入端，以及输出 终端被配置为提供对应于第一输入和反馈信号之间的相位差的输出信号。 延迟估计器具有被配置为从第一相位检测器接收输出信号的输入端子，并响应于此，输出相位差估计信号。 可变延迟电路具有被配置为接收相位差估计信号的输入端子，并且响应于此，相移第二输入信号。

公开(公告)号：US08299910B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US13218991

申请日：2011-08-26

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408

Abstract: Embodiments relate to intelligent tire systems and methods. In an embodiment, a sensor module mounted in a tire includes a sensor configured to generate sensor data related to a condition of the tire; and a transceiver communicatively coupled to the sensor and configured to communicate with another in-tire sensor module and with a control unit external to the tire.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及智能轮胎系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，安装在轮胎中的传感器模块包括被配置为产生与轮胎状况有关的传感器数据的传感器; 以及收发器，其通信地耦合到所述传感器并且被配置为与另一轮胎内传感器模块以及与所述轮胎外部的控制单元通信。

公开(公告)号：US08183856B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12428137

申请日：2009-04-22

Applicant: Simon Hainz ,  Christof Bodner ,  Mario Motz ,  Tobias Werth ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Simon Hainz ,  Christof Bodner ,  Mario Motz ,  Tobias Werth ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01P3/42 ,  G01P3/487 ,  G01P3/488 ,  G01P3/489 ,  H03M1/1295

Abstract: A system includes a first circuit configured to convert a first analog signal to a first digital signal. The system includes a second circuit configured to determine an area of the first digital signal above a set value and an area of the first digital signal below the set value to provide a second digital signal indicating an offset of the first analog signal.

Abstract translation: 系统包括被配置为将第一模拟信号转换为第一数字信号的第一电路。 该系统包括第二电路，其被配置为将第一数字信号的面积确定在设定值之上，并且将第一数字信号的面积确定在设定值以下，以提供指示第一模拟信号的偏移的第二数字信号。

公开(公告)号：US08082075B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US11853135

申请日：2007-09-11

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  B60C23/064

Abstract: A tire sensor system includes a first sensor and a second sensor spaced apart from the first sensor. The first and second sensors are mounted to a tire. A processor receives input signals from the first and second sensors, and is programmed to determine the length of a contact patch of the tire in response to the input signals.

Abstract translation: 轮胎传感器系统包括第一传感器和与第一传感器间隔开的第二传感器。 第一和第二传感器安装在轮胎上。 处理器接收来自第一和第二传感器的输入信号，并且被编程以响应于输入信号确定轮胎接触片的长度。

公开(公告)号：US08058993B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12241162

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Armin Satz ,  Tobias Werth

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Armin Satz ,  Tobias Werth

IPC: G08B13/26

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  G01D5/2405

Abstract: The invention is related to capacitive sensing and detection systems and methods. In one embodiment, a capacitive sensor system comprises a first electrode and a second electrode forming a first capacitive sensor mounted to a vehicle and configured to create a first electric field directed outward from the vehicle, and a control unit coupled to the first and second electrodes and configured to measure a change in the first electric field. In another embodiment, a method comprises capacitively sensing an object relative to a vehicle and communicating information related to the object. In yet another embodiment, a method comprises configuring a capacitive sensor to sense an object relative to a vehicle, and providing a path to communicate information from the capacitive sensor.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电容感测和检测系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，电容式传感器系统包括第一电极和第二电极，其形成安装到车辆的第一电容传感器，并且被配置为产生从车辆向外引导的第一电场，以及耦合到第一和第二电极的控制单元 并且被配置为测量第一电场的变化。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法包括相对于车辆对物体进行电容性感测并传送与该物体有关的信息。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法包括配置电容传感器以相对于车辆感测对象，以及提供用于传送来自电容传感器的信息的路径。

公开(公告)号：US20110187376A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12696932

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Jens Barrenscheen ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Jens Barrenscheen ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/00 ,  G01R31/007 ,  G01R31/3272

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor for circuit testing has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is configured to be coupled to a first node of a first circuit via a first capacitor, and the second terminal is configured to be coupled to a second node of the first circuit. The sensor also has at least one transmitter and at least one receiver that measures a first transmission factor between the first terminal and the second terminal. The sensor determines that the first circuit is in a first state if the first transmission factor is above a first threshold, and determines that the first circuit is in a second state if the first transmission factor is below the first threshold.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于电路测试的传感器具有第一端子和第二端子。 第一终端被配置为经由第一电容器耦合到第一电路的第一节点，并且第二终端被配置为耦合到第一电路的第二节点。 传感器还具有至少一个发射器和至少一个测量第一端子和第二端子之间的第一传输系数的接收器。 如果第一传输因子高于第一阈值，则传感器确定第一电路处于第一状态，并且如果第一传输因子低于第一阈值，则确定第一电路处于第二状态。

公开(公告)号：US07980134B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11608592

申请日：2006-12-08

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G01P9/04

CPC classification number: G01C19/56

Abstract: A measuring device for determining a measured quantity having an oscillatory structure where an oscillation signal is detectable. The measuring device further includes a device for exciting the oscillatory structure by an excitation frequency to result in an oscillation of an oscillation frequency. The measuring device further has a device for processing the oscillation signal by a frequency depending on the oscillation frequency and the excitation frequency. Furthermore, the measuring device includes an evaluator for determining the measured quantity based on the oscillation signal processed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定具有可振荡信号的振荡结构的测量量的测量装置。 测量装置还包括用于通过激励频率激励振荡结构以产生振荡频率的振荡的装置。 测量装置还具有用于根据振荡频率和激励频率以频率处理振荡信号的装置。 此外，测量装置包括用于基于处理的振荡信号确定测量量的评估器。

公开(公告)号：US20100180687A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12355345

申请日：2009-01-16

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G01L9/12 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/06 ,  G01L9/12 ,  G01L27/002

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first sensor element in a first branch of a Wheatstone bridge and a second sensor element in a second branch of the Wheatstone bridge. The semiconductor device includes a first reference element in the first branch and a second reference element in the second branch. The semiconductor device includes a circuit configured to switch the first sensor element to the second branch and the second sensor element to the first branch.

Abstract translation: 半导体器件包括惠斯登电桥的第一分支中的第一传感器元件和惠斯通电桥的第二分支中的第二传感器元件。 该半导体器件包括第一分支中的第一参考元件和第二分支中的第二参考元件。 半导体器件包括被配置为将第一传感器元件切换到第二分支并将第二传感器元件切换到第一分支的电路。