18491168. APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Taha Soliman of Renningen (DE)
Tobias Kirchner of Ludwigsburg (DE)
APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491168 titled 'APPARATUS COMPRISING A COMPARATOR DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the patent application includes a first comparator device that compares a first input current with a first reference current and outputs a first output current based on the comparison. The first output current corresponds to the difference between the first reference current and the first input current, depending on their relationship.
- The first comparator device compares a first input current with a first reference current.
- If the first input current is smaller than the first reference current, the first output current corresponds to the difference between them.
- If the first input current is greater than or equal to the first reference current, the first output current corresponds to the difference between them in the opposite order.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Precision measurement devices
- Current sensing circuits
- Power management systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Accurate current comparison
- Efficient power utilization
- Enhanced circuit performance
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved accuracy in current comparison
- Enhanced efficiency in power management
- Increased performance of electronic circuits
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:
- Semiconductor industry for integrated circuits
- Consumer electronics for power management systems
- Industrial automation for current sensing devices
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Comparator circuits used in analog-to-digital converters
Unanswered Questions
1. How does this technology compare to existing current comparison methods in terms of accuracy and efficiency? 2. Are there any specific industries or applications where this technology would be most beneficial compared to others?
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus. The apparatus includes at least a first comparator device, which is designed to compare a first input current with a first reference current and, based on the comparison, to output a first output current to a second comparator device, wherein the first output current corresponds to a difference of the first reference current and the first input current if the first input current is smaller than the first reference current, and wherein the first output current corresponds to a difference of the first input current and the first reference current if the first input current is greater than or equal to the first reference current.
