公开(公告)号：US08638090B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13613933

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Juergen Zimmer

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Juergen Zimmer

IPC: G01R33/06

CPC classification number: G01R33/06 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  G01R33/093 ,  H01L27/22 ,  H01L41/47

Abstract: A sensor system method of production includes forming first and second structures of the magnetoresistive system, heating the first and second structures, applying a magnetic field in a reference direction to the first and second structures, and cooling the first and second structures to fix a reference magnetization in the first and second structures in the reference direction. The structures are heated to near or above a blocking temperature, whereby the shape anisotropy of the first structure forces the reference magnetization to rotate into a first new orientation and the shape anisotropy of the second structure forces the reference magnetization to rotate into a second new orientation whereby the reference magnetization in the first and second structures rotate in opposite directions. The rotated reference magnetizations of the first and second structures are pinned in the respective new orientation.

Abstract translation: 传感器系统的生产方法包括形成磁阻系统的第一和第二结构，加热第一和第二结构，沿着参考方向对第一和第二结构施加磁场，以及冷却第一和第二结构以固定基准 第一和第二结构在参考方向上的磁化。 将结构加热到接近或高于阻塞温度，由此第一结构的形状各向异性迫使参考磁化旋转成第一新取向，并且第二结构的形状各向异性迫使参考磁化转动成第二新取向 由此第一和第二结构中的基准磁化沿相反方向旋转。 旋转的第一和第二结构的参考磁化固定在相应的新取向中。

公开(公告)号：US20130241537A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13613933

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Juergen Zimmer

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Juergen Zimmer

IPC: G01R33/06 ,  H01L41/47

CPC classification number: G01R33/06 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  G01R33/093 ,  H01L27/22 ,  H01L41/47

Abstract: A sensor system method of production includes forming first and second structures of the magnetoresistive system, heating the first and second structures, applying a magnetic field in a reference direction to the first and second structures, and cooling the first and second structures to fix a reference magnetization in the first and second structures in the reference direction. The structures are heated to near or above a blocking temperature, whereby the shape anisotropy of the first structure forces the reference magnetization to rotate into a first new orientation and the shape anisotropy of the second structure forces the reference magnetization to rotate into a second new orientation whereby the reference magnetization in the first and second structures rotate in opposite directions. The rotated reference magnetizations of the first and second structures are pinned in the respective new orientation.

Abstract translation: 传感器系统的生产方法包括形成磁阻系统的第一和第二结构，加热第一和第二结构，沿着参考方向对第一和第二结构施加磁场，以及冷却第一和第二结构以固定基准 第一和第二结构在参考方向上的磁化。 将结构加热到接近或高于阻塞温度，由此第一结构的形状各向异性迫使参考磁化旋转成第一新取向，并且第二结构的形状各向异性迫使参考磁化转动成第二新取向 由此第一和第二结构中的基准磁化沿相反方向旋转。 旋转的第一和第二结构的参考磁化固定在相应的新取向中。

公开(公告)号：US20130136267A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13305572

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Michael Kropfitsch ,  Andreas Wiesbauer

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Michael Kropfitsch ,  Andreas Wiesbauer

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/06 ,  H04R19/005 ,  H04R29/004

Abstract: A microphone and a method for calibrating a microphone are disclosed. In one embodiment the method for calibrating a microphone comprises operating a MEMS device based on a first AC bias voltage, measuring a pull-in voltage, calculating a second AC bias voltage or a DC bias voltage, and operating the MEMS device based the second AC bias voltage or the DC bias voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了麦克风和用于校准麦克风的方法。 在一个实施例中，用于校准麦克风的方法包括基于第一AC偏置电压操作MEMS器件，测量引入电压，计算第二AC偏置电压或DC偏置电压，以及基于第二AC操作MEMS器件 偏置电压或直流偏置电压。

公开(公告)号：US20130033357A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13197288

申请日：2011-08-03

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0423 ,  H02M3/33515 ,  H03M1/56 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/80

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a sensor interface module that delivers a supply voltage to a plurality of sensors, and which exchanges data signals between the plurality of sensors and a control unit (e.g., an ECU). The sensor interface often employs a single-bit comparator (or a coarse analog to digital converter (ADC), e.g., a 2-bit or 3-bit ADC) to track signals to be exchanged between the sensors and controller over the sensor interface. Compared to power hungry ADC with more bits (e.g., 32 bit ADC), the single-bit comparator/coarse ADC limits hardware complexity and power consumption. In addition, in some embodiments the sensor interface module can include an estimator and assist comparators to speed up the tracking ability of the sensor interface module. In this way, techniques provided herein facilitate reliable, low-power communication between a control unit (e.g., an ECU) and its corresponding sensors.

Abstract translation: 本公开针对传感器接口模块，其向多个传感器传送电源电压，并且在多个传感器与控制单元（例如，ECU）之间交换数据信号。 传感器接口通常采用单比特比较器（或粗略的模数转换器（ADC），例如2位或3位ADC）来跟踪通过传感器接口传感器和控制器之间要交换的信号。 与功耗更大的ADC（例如32位ADC）相比，单比特比较器/粗略ADC限制了硬件复杂性和功耗。 此外，在一些实施例中，传感器接口模块可以包括估计器和辅助比较器，以加速传感器接口模块的跟踪能力。 以这种方式，本文提供的技术便于控制单元（例如，ECU）与其对应的传感器之间的可靠的低功率通信。

公开(公告)号：US08358208B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12268926

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Martin Orasch

Inventor： Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Martin Orasch

IPC: G08B13/26

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/0152 ,  B60R21/01532

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for sensing a body includes measuring an impedance of a body occupying a seat over a plurality of frequencies and comparing the measured impedance of the body with a predefined body model. The method also includes determining whether the predefined body model corresponds to the measured impedance of the body.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于感测身体的方法包括测量在多个频率上占据座位的身体的阻抗，并将所测量的身体的阻抗与预定义的身体模型进行比较。 该方法还包括确定预定的身体模型是否对应于身体的测得的阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US08253413B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12235230

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01B7/30 ,  G01R33/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/14 ,  G01D5/142 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01P3/487 ,  G01R33/093 ,  G01R33/095 ,  G01R33/096 ,  G01R33/098 ,  H03M1/202 ,  H03M1/28

Abstract: A system including an encoder, multiple sensing elements and control logic. The encoder has a pole pitch and is configured to rotate in a direction of rotation. The multiple sensing elements are situated along the direction of rotation and span at least half the length of the pole pitch. The control logic is configured to receive signals from the multiple sensing elements based on the encoder in a static position and obtain a switching point based on the signals.

Abstract translation: 包括编码器，多个感测元件和控制逻辑的系统。 编码器具有极间距并且构造成沿旋转方向旋转。 多个感测元件沿着旋转方向设置并且跨过极间距的至少一半长度。 控制逻辑被配置为基于处于静态位置的编码器从多个感测元件接收信号，并且基于该信号获得切换点。

公开(公告)号：US08184013B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12204820

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G08B13/00 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R22/00 ,  E05F15/00 ,  G05D3/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/01532

Abstract: The invention is related to capacitive detection systems and methods. In one embodiment, a capacitive detection system comprises a first transmitter electrode and a first receiver electrode disposed in a first seat and configured to form a first capacitor, and a second transmitter electrode disposed in a second seat and configured with the first receiver electrode to form a second capacitor.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电容式检测系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，电容检测系统包括第一发射器电极和设置在第一座中并被构造成形成第一电容器的第一接收器电极和布置在第二座中并配置有第一接收器电极以形成的第二发射器电极 第二电容器。

公开(公告)号：US20110309927A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US13218991

申请日：2011-08-26

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

IPC: B60C23/02

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：US20110308866A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US12820289

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G08C21/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/24

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a structure and method for easily measuring capacitive and/or resistive components of a sensor system. In one embodiment, the structure comprises a signal generator configured to output a load current to a measurement element containing measurement sensor elements and a parasitic capacitance. A controllable excitation voltage is generated, via integration of the load current on the parasitic capacitance, and output to the measurement sensor elements having capacitive and resistive components. The controlled voltage through the measurement device may be manipulated to cause the capacitive and resistive components to exhibit a transient effect. The resulting output current, provided from the measurement device therefore has transient response characteristics (e.g., the settling time, amplitude) that can be selectively measured by a measurement circuit to easily determine values of the capacitive and resistive measurement elements. Furthermore, dedicated demodulation techniques may be used to measure the capacitive and resistive components.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明提供了一种用于容易地测量传感器系统的电容和/或电阻部件的结构和方法。 在一个实施例中，该结构包括被配置为将负载电流输出到包含测量传感器元件和寄生电容的测量元件的信号发生器。 通过负载电流对寄生电容的积分产生可控的激励电压，并输出到具有电容和电阻分量的测量传感器元件。 可以操纵通过测量装置的受控电压，以使电容和电阻组件呈现瞬时效应。 因此，从测量装置提供的所得输出电流具有可由测量电路选择性地测量的瞬态响应特性（例如，建立时间，振幅），以容易地确定电容和电阻测量元件的值。 此外，可以使用专用解调技术来测量电容和电阻分量。

公开(公告)号：US08058866B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12206410

申请日：2008-09-08

Applicant: Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: An angle measurement system including a magnet coupled to a rotating member and adapted to provide a magnetic field which rotates with the rotating member about a rotational axis of the rotating member, and an integrated circuit angle sensor disposed within the magnetic field at a radially off-center position from the rotational axis. The integrated circuit angle sensor includes first and second bridges of magneto resistive elements configured to respectively provide first and second signals representative of substantially orthogonal first and second directional components of the magnetic field and together representative of an angular position of the rotating member, and a set of adjustment parameters for adjusting attributes of the first and second signals having values selected to minimize errors in the first and second signals.

Abstract translation: 一种角度测量系统，包括耦合到旋转构件并适于提供围绕旋转构件的旋转轴线旋转的磁场的磁体，以及集成电路角度传感器，其设置在径向断开的磁场内， 从旋转轴的中心位置。 集成电路角度传感器包括磁电阻元件的第一和第二桥，其被配置为分别提供代表磁场的基本上正交的第一和第二方向分量的第一和第二信号，并且一起代表旋转构件的角位置，以及一组 用于调整具有被选择为使第一和第二信号中的误差最小的第一和第二信号的属性的调整参数。