公开(公告)号：US06515491B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-04

申请号：US09569212

申请日：2000-05-11

Applicant: Michael Kupzig ,  Andrea Schilp ,  Karsten Funk

Inventor： Michael Kupzig ,  Andrea Schilp ,  Karsten Funk

IPC: G01R2726

CPC classification number: G01N27/221 ,  G01N27/226 ,  G01R27/2605

Abstract: A structural body which, at least region-wise, has at least one area which is in contact with a liquid or a gas flowing past, and which, at least to a great extent, is provided with a surface patterning made of a plurality of randomly or irregularly distributed geometric forms, in particular pyramids. At least one such structural body be used in a capacitive sensor with which, in particular, the dielectric constants or the conductance of a liquid or a gas can be determined.

Abstract translation: 至少在区域上具有与液体或流过的气体接触的至少一个区域的结构体，并且至少在很大程度上具有由多个区域形成的表面图案 随机或不规则分布的几何形式，特别是金字塔。 在电容式传感器中至少使用一个这样的结构体，尤其可以确定液体或气体的介电常数或电导率。

公开(公告)号：US06443008B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09507583

申请日：2000-02-19

Applicant: Karsten Funk ,  Markus Lutz ,  Wilhelm Frey

Inventor： Karsten Funk ,  Markus Lutz ,  Wilhelm Frey

IPC: G01P904

CPC classification number: G01C19/5712

Abstract: A gyroscope system including multiple rotating or oscillating disks filters out disturbance acceleration inputs such as vibrations or jarring while detecting and measuring external angular velocity. The gyroscope disks are decoupled from a substrate to decrease the impact of external vibrations on the gyroscope operation. The gyroscope disks are rotated in opposite directions or oscillated out of phase to decrease the impact of disturbance vibrations and jarring while more accurately measuring external angular velocities applied to the system.

Abstract translation: 包括多个旋转或振荡盘的陀螺仪系统在检测和测量外部角速度的同时过滤出诸如振动或振动的扰动加速度输入。 陀螺仪盘与基板脱耦，以减少外部振动对陀螺仪操作的影响。 陀螺仪盘相反方向旋转或振荡异相以减少干扰振动和振动的冲击，同时更准确地测量施加到系统的外部角速度。

公开(公告)号：US08202093B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US11999839

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: Madhuri Raya ,  Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Yao Meng

Inventor： Madhuri Raya ,  Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Yao Meng

IPC: G09B19/00

CPC classification number: G09B5/06 ,  G09B19/04

Abstract: A method of teaching pronunciation is provided which includes communicating by a voice portal server to a user a model word and detecting a response by the user to the voice portal server. The method also includes comparing the response word to the model word and determining a confidence level based on the comparison of the response word to the model word. The method further includes comparing an acceptance limit to the confidence level and confirming a correct pronunciation of the model word if the confidence level one of equals and exceeds the acceptance limit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种教学语音的方法，其包括由语音门户服务器向用户传达模型词并且检测用户对语音门户服务器的响应。 该方法还包括将响应词与模型词进行比较，并且基于响应词与模型词的比较来确定置信水平。 该方法还包括将可接受极限与置信水平进行比较，并且如果置信水平等于并超过接受极限，则确认模型词的正确发音。

公开(公告)号：US07859093B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11903490

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Karsten Funk

Inventor： Karsten Funk

IPC: H01L23/02

CPC classification number: B81C1/00333 ,  B81B2207/095 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  G01P1/023 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P15/18 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  H01L2224/05554 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48137 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/48465 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of protecting a micro-mechanical sensor structure embedded in a micro-mechanical sensor chip, in which the micro-mechanical sensor structure is fabricated with a protective membrane, the micro-mechanical sensor chip is arranged so that a surface of the protective membrane faces toward a second chip, and the micro-mechanical sensor chip is secured to the second chip.

Abstract translation: 一种保护嵌入在微机械传感器芯片中的微机械传感器结构的方法，其中微机械传感器结构用保护膜制造，微机械传感器芯片被布置成使得保护膜的表面 朝向第二芯片，并且微机械传感器芯片固定到第二芯片。

公开(公告)号：US07817994B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US10946405

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Jochen Schaefer

Inventor： Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Jochen Schaefer

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04L41/0879 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling a wireless sensor network from a user interface coupled to the Internet are provided. A user accesses an Internet-based portal from the user interface and establishes a secure broadband Internet connection between a remote control module coupled to the wireless sensor network and the portal. The connection is established by manually triggering a connection between the remote control module and the portal from the remote control module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从耦合到因特网的用户界面控制无线传感器网络的方法和系统。 用户从用户界面访问基于因特网的门户，并且在耦合到无线传感器网络的远程控制模块与门户之间建立安全的宽带因特网连接。 通过远程控制模块手动触发远程控制模块和门户之间的连接来建立连接。

公开(公告)号：US20080096170A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11999839

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: Madhuri Raya ,  Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Yao Meng

Inventor： Madhuri Raya ,  Karsten Funk ,  Sharmila Ravula ,  Yao Meng

IPC: G09B19/04 ,  G09B19/00 ,  G09B5/00

CPC classification number: G09B5/06 ,  G09B19/04

Abstract: A method of teaching pronunciation is provided which includes communicating by a voice portal server to a user a model word and detecting a response by the user to the voice portal server. The method also includes comparing the response word to the model word and determining a confidence level based on the comparison of the response word to the model word. The method further includes comparing an acceptance limit to the confidence level and confirming a correct pronunciation of the model word if the confidence level one of equals and exceeds the acceptance limit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种教学语音的方法，其包括由语音门户服务器向用户传达模型词并且检测用户对语音门户服务器的响应。 该方法还包括将响应词与模型词进行比较，并且基于响应词与模型词的比较来确定置信水平。 该方法还包括将可接受极限与置信水平进行比较，并且如果置信水平等于并超过接受极限，则确认模型词的正确发音。

公开(公告)号：US06776041B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US10089018

申请日：2002-08-15

Applicant: Joerg Hauer ,  Michael Fehrenbach ,  Karsten Funk

Inventor： Joerg Hauer ,  Michael Fehrenbach ,  Karsten Funk

IPC: G01P904

CPC classification number: G01C19/5712

Abstract: A micromechanical yaw rate sensor having: a substrate having an anchoring device provided on the substrate; and an annular flywheel that is connected, via a flexural spring system, with the anchoring device in such a way that the area of connection with the anchoring device is located essentially in the center of the ring, so that the annular flywheel is able to be displaced, elastically from its rest position, about an axis of rotation situated perpendicular to the substrate surface, and about at least one axis of rotation situated parallel to the substrate surface. The anchoring device has two bases that are situated opposite one another and are connected fixedly with the substrate, connected with one another via a bridge. A V-shaped flexural spring of the flexural spring system is attached to each of the opposite sides of the bridge in such a way that the apex is situated on the bridge and the limbs are spread towards the flywheel with an opening angle.

Abstract translation: 一种微机械偏航率传感器，具有：具有设置在所述基板上的锚定装置的基板; 以及环形飞轮，其经由弯曲弹簧系统与锚固装置连接，使得与锚固装置的连接区域基本上位于环的中心，使得环形飞轮能够 围绕其垂直于衬底表面定位的旋转轴线以及围绕平行于衬底表面定位的至少一个旋转轴旋转地从其静止位置移位。 锚固装置具有两个彼此相对定位并且与基板固定连接的基座，通过桥连接。 弯曲弹簧系统的V形弯曲弹簧以这样的方式附接到桥的每个相对侧，使得顶点位于桥上，并且四肢以飞轮的角度朝飞轮扩展。

公开(公告)号：US06648389B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09550789

申请日：2000-04-17

Applicant: Wilhelm Frey ,  Karsten Funk

Inventor： Wilhelm Frey ,  Karsten Funk

IPC: B66C142

CPC classification number: B81C99/002 ,  B25J7/00 ,  B25J15/0206 ,  Y10S294/902

Abstract: A microtool for manipulating components is proposed. A component is held with the microtool by at least one gripper arm having a gripping surface, the gripper being movable by an actuator structure. Also provided is a device for releasing the held component from the gripping surface, whereby an acceleration is induced in the gripper arm for at least a time, and the force of inertia resulting from the inertial mass of the held component and the exerted acceleration will be greater than any force of adhesion acting between the held component and the gripping surface. A process is also proposed for producing a microtool or a microtool part, in particular a microgripper by micropatterning. For this purpose, the microtool or the microtool part to be manufactured is patterned out of a layered structure having a base layer, an intermediate layer, and a structuring layer, which is patterned using a masking layer in conformance with the geometry of the microtool to be manufactured; the microtool or the microtool part is patterned out of the structuring layer. Subsequently, the intermediate layer is then undercut (e.g., etched from underneath) in a second etching process.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于操纵部件的微型工具。 通过具有抓握表面的至少一个夹持臂将部件与微型工具一起保持，所述夹持器可通过致动器结构移动。 还提供了一种用于从抓握表面释放保持的部件的装置，由此在夹持臂中引起加速至少一段时间，并且由保持部件的惯性质量引起的惯性力和施加的加速度将是 大于在被保持部件和抓握表面之间作用的任何作用力。 还提出了用于通过微图案制造微型工具或微型工具部件，特别是微型夹具的方法。 为此，将要制造的微型工具或微型工具部件从具有基底层，中间层和结构层的层状结构图案化，其使用符合微型工具的几何形状的掩模层进行图案化， 制造; 将微型工具或微型工具部件图案化成结构化层。 随后，在第二蚀刻工艺中，中间层被切下（例如，从下面蚀刻）。

公开(公告)号：US06324910B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09284907

申请日：1999-06-22

Applicant: Karsten Funk ,  Hans-Martin Kulcke ,  Franz Laermer ,  Andrea Schilp

Inventor： Karsten Funk ,  Hans-Martin Kulcke ,  Franz Laermer ,  Andrea Schilp

IPC: G01H1300

CPC classification number: G01P15/097 ,  G01C19/5726 ,  G01P2015/0814

Abstract: A method for measuring a physical variable in which a structure is put in resonant oscillations and a change in the oscillation frequency of the structure as a result of a change in the physical variable to be measured is detected, and a frequency-analog signal is provided. A structure oscillating with a resonance frequency receives an electrostatic force.

Abstract translation: 检测结构被置于共振振荡中的物理变量的测量方法以及由待测物理变化引起的结构振荡频率的变化的方法，并提供频率模拟信号 。 以共振频率振荡的结构接收静电力。

公开(公告)号：US06244111B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09428618

申请日：1999-10-27

Applicant: Karsten Funk

Inventor： Karsten Funk

IPC: G01C1900

CPC classification number: G01C9/00

Abstract: A micromechanical gradient sensor having a substrate, a ring body which is mounted elastically above the substrate with the assistance of a first spring device, a driving device which is connected to the ring body for driving the ring body to rotary motions about the ring axis, and an acceleration sensing device which is secured to the ring body via a second spring device. The acceleration sensing device is designed in such a manner that, as a result of the centrifugal force acting due to the rotary motions, and as a result of the force acting against the spring tension of the two spring devices due to the gravitational acceleration, the acceleration sensing device is able to travel out along the sensor axis connecting it, and running through the ring axis. Also included is an evaluation unit for determining the excursion of the acceleration sensing device and for determining the angle of inclination of sensor axis relative to the perpendicular component.

Abstract translation: 一种具有基板的微机械梯度传感器，在第一弹簧装置的辅助下弹性地安装在基板上的环体;连接到环体的驱动装置，用于驱动环体绕环形轴的旋转运动; 以及加速度感测装置，其通过第二弹簧装置固定在所述环形体上。 加速度感测装置的设计方式是由于由于旋转运动而产生的离心力，并且由于由于重力加速而抵抗两个弹簧装置的弹簧张力的作用的结果， 加速度传感装置能够沿连接传感器轴线的方向移动，并穿过环轴。 还包括用于确定加速度感测装置的偏移并且用于确定传感器轴线相对于垂直分量的倾斜角的评估单元。