公开(公告)号：US20050246142A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11072099

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: B60C23/02 ,  B60C23/04 ,  B60C29/00 ,  G01D1/14 ,  G01L17/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B21/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H03F1/26

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0474

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a state parameter of an object to be monitored comprises a means for providing a plurality of measurement values, wherein the measurement values comprise information relating to the state parameter of the object to be monitored, a comparison means for comparing the measurement value to a predeterminable comparison parameter, wherein the comparison means is formed to output a first comparison signal when a predeterminable number of measurement values falls below the comparison parameter within a measurement interval, or to output a second comparison signal when the predeterminable number of measurement values exceeds or reaches the comparison parameter, wherein the first comparison signal or the second comparison signal indicate the state parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定待监测对象的状态参数的装置包括：用于提供多个测量值的装置，其中测量值包括与待监视对象的状态参数有关的信息;比较装置，用于将测量值 涉及一种可预先确定的比较参数，其中比较装置被形成为当可测量数量的可预定数量低于测量间隔内的比较参数时输出第一比较信号，或者当可预定数量的测量值超过时输出第二比较信号 或达到比较参数，其中第一比较信号或第二比较信号指示状态参数。

公开(公告)号：US20050122247A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10955077

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Wolfgang Scherr

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Wolfgang Scherr

IPC: H03M1/00 ,  H03M1/34 ,  H03M1/38 ,  H03M1/46

CPC classification number: H03M1/002 ,  H03M1/007 ,  H03M1/462

Abstract: An analog-digital converter has a first register for holding a first approximation number which is variable in a first cycle and is fixed in a second cycle, as well as a second register for holding a second approximation number which is fixed in the first cycle and is variable in the second cycle. Further, the analog-digital converter has an adder for adding the first and second approximation numbers and for providing a sum approximation number representing a digital representation of an analog input signal. A processor is formed to calculate the first approximation number and the second approximation number. Further, the analog-digital converter has a controller for operating the processor in the first or second cycle.

Abstract translation: 模拟数字转换器具有第一寄存器，用于保持在第一周期中可变并且在第二周期中固定的第一近似值，以及用于保持在第一周期中固定的第二近似值的第二寄存器，以及 在第二个周期是可变的。 此外，模拟数字转换器具有用于相加第一和第二近似值并用于提供表示模拟输入信号的数字表示的和近似数的加法器。 形成处理器以计算第一近似值和第二近似值。 此外，模拟 - 数字转换器具有用于在第一或第二周期中操作处理器的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20050057348A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10947953

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: B60C23/04 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0474

Abstract: In the system for monitoring tire pressure in a tire of a vehicle, temporally successive tire pressure measured values are sensed by a transmitting unit, and at least part of the tire pressure measured values is transmitted to a receiving unit with a variable frequency of occurrence, wherein the frequency of occurrence is derived from the sensed tire pressure measured values by means of a control unit.

Abstract translation: 在用于监视车辆的轮胎中的轮胎压力的系统中，时间上连续的轮胎压力测量值由发送单元感测，并且轮胎压力测量值的至少一部分被发送到具有可变频率的接收单元， 其中通过控制单元从所检测的轮胎压力测量值导出出现频率。

公开(公告)号：US09176521B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US12894188

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G01R23/16 ,  G06F1/025 ,  H03M3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/025 ,  H03M3/43

Abstract: Embodiments related to signal generation for spectral measurements are described and depicted. In one embodiment, a signal generator for a spectral measurement is configured to generate a digital sigma-delta modulated signal. The signal generator has a digital output to feed the digital sigma-delta signal to a probe.

Abstract translation: 描述和描绘与用于光谱测量的信号生成相关的实施例。 在一个实施例中，用于频谱测量的信号发生器被配置为产生数字Σ-Δ调制信号。 信号发生器具有数字输出以将数字Σ-Δ信号馈送到探头。

公开(公告)号：US20140062582A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13603897

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: G05F1/10

CPC classification number: F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/266 ,  H04L25/028

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor interface module having a linearization module that increase a size of a linear region of a current output from a high-side current source. The disclosed sensor interface module has a reference voltage source configured to generate a reference signal. An output driver stage having a high-side current source and a low-side current source is connected in series at an output node of the sensor interface module. A closed control loop configured to receive the reference signal and to generate a digital control signal that drives the high-side current source. A linearization module configured to operate the low-side current source to approximate a nonlinearity of the high-side current source and to use the approximated nonlinearity to generate a compensation function that mitigates nonlinearities in the high side current source.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一些实施例涉及具有线性化模块的传感器接口模块，其增加来自高侧电流源的电流输出的线性区域的尺寸。 所公开的传感器接口模块具有被配置为产生参考信号的参考电压源。 在传感器接口模块的输出节点处串联连接具有高侧电流源和低侧电流源的输出驱动级。 闭合控制回路，被配置为接收参考信号并产生驱动高侧电流源的数字控制信号。 线性化模块，被配置为操作低侧电流源以近似高侧电流源的非线性并且使用近似非线性来产生减轻高侧电流源中的非线性的补偿函数。

公开(公告)号：US08447570B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12124892

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: H03F1/26 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G05B13/02

CPC classification number: H03M1/208 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01R19/2506

Abstract: A predictive sensor readout is suitable for coupling to a sensor. The predictive sensor readout includes a sampling circuit, a predictor, and a preset circuit. The sampling circuit is configured to receive and over-sample previously digitized samples of signals previously input from the sensor. The predictor is coupled to the sampling circuit and is configured to receive the over-sampled digitized samples into a signal history and to generate a predicted input from the sensor based on the signal history. The preset circuit is coupled to the predictor and the sampling circuit and is configured to present the sampling circuit to receive the predicted input from the sensor prior to sampling an actual input from the sensor.

Abstract translation: 预测传感器读数适用于耦合到传感器。 预测传感器读出器包括采样电路，预测器和预设电路。 采样电路被配置为接收和过采样先前从传感器输入的信号的数字化样本。 预测器耦合到采样电路，并且被配置为将过采样的数字化样本接收到信号历史中，并且基于信号历史从传感器生成预测输入。 预设电路耦合到预测器和采样电路，并被配置为在采样来自传感器的实际输入之前呈现采样电路以接收来自传感器的预测输入。

公开(公告)号：US20130043908A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13212463

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: H03K5/22

CPC classification number: H03K5/22 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  H04Q2209/88

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor interface module. The sensor interface module includes a comparator having a first comparator input, a second comparator input, and a comparator output. A current- or voltage-control element has a control terminal coupled to the comparator output and also has an output configured to deliver a modulated current or modulated voltage signal to an output of the sensor interface module. A first feedback path couples the output of the current- or voltage-control element to the first comparator input. A summation element has a first summation input, a second summation input, and a summation output, wherein the summation output is coupled to the second comparator input. A supply voltage module provides a supply voltage signal to the first summation input. A second feedback path couples the comparator output to the second summation input.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一些实施例涉及传感器接口模块。 传感器接口模块包括具有第一比较器输入，第二比较器输入和比较器输出的比较器。 电流或电压控制元件具有耦合到比较器输出的控制端，并且还具有被配置为将调制电流或调制电压信号传递到传感器接口模块的输出的输出。 第一反馈路径将电流或电压控制元件的输出耦合到第一比较器输入端。 求和元件具有第一求和输入，第二求和输入和求和输出，其中求和输出耦合到第二比较器输入。 电源电压模块向第一求和输入提供电源电压信号。 第二反馈路径将比较器输出耦合到第二求和输入。

公开(公告)号：US20120313623A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13595007

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01B7/30 ,  G01R33/07

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：US20120074972A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12889749

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Friedrich Rasbornig ,  Mario Motz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ferdinand Gastinger ,  Bernhard Schaffer ,  Wolfgang Granig

Inventor： Friedrich Rasbornig ,  Mario Motz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ferdinand Gastinger ,  Bernhard Schaffer ,  Wolfgang Granig

IPC: G01R31/3187

CPC classification number: B60T8/885 ,  B60T2250/06 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60T2270/411 ,  B60T2270/413 ,  G01D3/08 ,  G01R31/007 ,  G01R31/2644 ,  G01R31/2829 ,  G01R31/2856 ,  G01R31/2884 ,  G01R31/3187 ,  H01L2224/13144

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sensor self-diagnostics using multiple signal paths. In an embodiment, the sensors are magnetic field sensors, and the systems and/or methods are configured to meet or exceed relevant safety or other industry standards, such as SIL standards. For example, a monolithic integrated circuit sensor system implemented on a single semiconductor ship can include a first sensor device having a first signal path for a first sensor signal on a semiconductor chip; and a second sensor device having a second signal path for a second sensor signal on the semiconductor chip, the second signal path distinct from the first signal path, wherein a comparison of the first signal path signal and the second signal path signal provides a sensor system self-test.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及使用多个信号路径的传感器自我诊断的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，传感器是磁场传感器，并且系统和/或方法被配置为满足或超过诸如SIL标准的相关安全或其他工业标准。 例如，在单个半导体船上实现的单片集成电路传感器系统可以包括具有用于半导体芯片上的第一传感器信号的第一信号路径的第一传感器设备; 以及第二传感器装置，具有用于半导体芯片上的第二传感器信号的第二信号路径，第二信号路径与第一信号路径不同，其中第一信号路径信号和第二信号路径信号的比较提供传感器系统 自我测试。

公开(公告)号：US20120056615A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13292752

申请日：2011-11-09

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Thomas Bever ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Joachim Weitzel

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Thomas Bever ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Joachim Weitzel

IPC: G01R35/00 ,  G01R33/02

CPC classification number: G01R33/1207 ,  G01R33/1215

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor arrangement with a sensor chip. A magnetic field generator is configured to generate a secondary magnetic field opposing an external primary magnetic field at the sensor chip. The magnetic field generator protects the sensor arrangement against the external primary magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有传感器芯片的传感器装置。 磁场发生器被配置为产生与传感器芯片处的外部初级磁场相对的次级磁场。 磁场发生器保护传感器装置免受外部主磁场的影响。