公开(公告)号：US20140028086A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13557366

申请日：2012-07-25

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Timo Dittfeld

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Timo Dittfeld

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: B60R21/0173

Abstract: A circuit arrangement is provided, the circuit arrangement including a receiver configured to receive signal information from a sensor circuit; a discharge circuit configured to discharge a capacitance by providing a discharge pulse; and a modulation circuit configured to modulate a bit pattern onto the discharge pulse.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电路装置，该电路装置包括：接收器，用于从传感器电路接收信号信息; 放电电路，被配置为通过提供放电脉冲来放电电容; 以及调制电路，被配置为将位图案调制到放电脉冲上。

公开(公告)号：US08456794B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12617279

申请日：2009-11-12

Applicant: Timo Dittfeld ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Timo Dittfeld ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: F23Q3/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/017

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a high-side switch device includes a semiconductor switch, a charge pump operable external clocking signal and an input for an external charge pump activation signal. The charge pump is configured to enable conductivity of the semiconductor switch in response to the external clocking signal and assertion of the external charge pump activation signal.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，高侧开关装置包括半导体开关，电荷泵可操作的外部时钟信号和用于外部电荷泵激活信号的输入。 电荷泵被配置为响应于外部时钟信号和外部电荷泵激活信号的断言而实现半导体开关的导电性。

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。

公开(公告)号：US08127619B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US13038923

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt

IPC: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20120025808A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

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 ,  G01R35/00 ,  G01R33/09

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：US08077025B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US11856748

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

Inventor： Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Jakob Jongsma

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408

Abstract: The invention is related to intelligent tire systems and methods. In one embodiment, an intelligent tire system (ITS) comprises a first sensor device, a second sensor device, a central control unit, and a transceiver. The first sensor device is mounted in a tire of a vehicle and comprises a radio frequency (RF) transmitter. The second sensor device is mounted in the tire and comprises an RF transceiver, the second sensor device adapted to receive a transmitter transmission from the first sensor device comprising first sensor data. The central control unit is mounted in the vehicle. The transceiver is mounted in the vehicle and is adapted to receive a transceiver transmission from the second sensor device comprising first sensor data and second sensor data and to transmit the transceiver transmission to the central control unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及智能轮胎系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，智能轮胎系统（ITS）包括第一传感器装置，第二传感器装置，中央控制单元和收发器。 第一传感器装置安装在车辆的轮胎中并且包括射频（RF）发射器。 第二传感器装置安装在轮胎中并且包括RF收发器，第二传感器装置适于从包括第一传感器数据的第一传感器装置接收发射器传输。 中央控制单元安装在车辆中。 收发器安装在车辆中并且适于从第二传感器装置接收包括第一传感器数据和第二传感器数据的收发器传输，并将收发器传输发送到中央控制单元。