Robert Bosch GmbH patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Robert Bosch GmbH on November 30th, 2023

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLASSIFYING PLANTS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT (18247206)

Main Inventor

Andreas Weimer

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes a method for classifying plants based on their characteristics.

- The method involves using an optical and/or infrared detection unit to detect plants or their components, such as leaves, in a specific area. - The detected image data from the detection unit are then analyzed using an algorithm to distinguish between two different types of plants. - The second type of plant, which is identified through the evaluation, is treated with a medium, preferably a liquid spray. - The first type of plant, on the other hand, is planted in a tubular cultivation row tube as a plant row. - The innovation lies in the use of optical and/or infrared detection technology combined with an algorithm to accurately classify plants and differentiate between different types. - This method can be useful in various agricultural applications, such as optimizing plant treatment and cultivation processes.

Abstract

A method for classifying plants. In the method, the plants or their plant components, in particular plant leaves, are detected in an evaluation region with the aid of an optical and/or infrared detection unit, and the detected image data of the detection unit are evaluated with the aid of an algorithm, via the evaluation a first plant type being distinguished from a second plant type, the second plant type being treated in particular with a medium, preferably a liquid spray, and the first plant type being planted in the form of a plant row in a tubular cultivation row tube.

Method for Operating a Hand-Held Power Tool (18249713)

Main Inventor

Simon Erbele

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for operating a hand-held power tool with an electric motor. 

• The method involves providing comparative information, which includes a model signal waveform that represents the work progress of the power tool, and a threshold for determining a match.

• The method also includes analyzing the signal of an operational variable of the electric motor and comparing it with the model signal waveform to determine a match signal.

• A match evaluation is then carried out using the match signal and the threshold to determine the level of match between the operational variable and the model signal waveform.

• The match evaluation is used to detect the work progress of the power tool, with the comparative information being automatically evaluated to provide this detection.

• The invention aims to provide a more efficient and accurate way of operating a hand-held power tool by analyzing the operational variable of the electric motor.

Abstract

A method for operating a hand-held power tool is disclosed, with the hand-held power tool including an electric motor. The method includes step (S) providing comparative information, having the steps of (Sa) providing at least one model signal waveform, said model signal waveform being assignable to the work progress of the hand-held power tool, and (Sb) providing a threshold of a match. The method further includes step (S) ascertaining a signal of an operational variable of the electric motor. The method also includes step (S) analyzing the comparative information and the signal of an operational variable, having the steps of (Sa) comparing the signal of the operational variable with the model signal waveform and ascertaining a match signal from the comparison, and (Sb) ascertaining a match evaluation, said match evaluation being carried out at least partly using the threshold of the match and using the match signal. In addition, the method includes step (S) detecting the work progress at least partly using the match evaluation ascertained in step S, said comparative information being provided at least partly on the basis of an automatic evaluation of the match signal. An associated hand-held power tool is also disclosed.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE USER-DEPENDENT SELECTION OF A BATTERY OPERATED TECHNICAL DEVICE DEPENDING ON A USER USAGE PROFILE (18325215)

Main Inventor

Christian Simonis

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a computer-based method for determining the type of a battery-powered technical device and assigning it to a user. 

• The method is implemented using a computer system.
• The technical device is powered by a battery.
• The technical device can belong to various device types.
• The method aims to assign the device to a specific user.
• The method involves analyzing data related to the device and its battery.
• The analysis helps determine the appropriate device type for the user.
• The method utilizes computer algorithms to make the assignment.
• The goal is to simplify the process of assigning devices to users.

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for assigning a device type of a battery powered technical device having a device battery and belonging to a plurality of various device types to a user.

CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD (18248154)

Main Inventor

Yoshitsuna Onishi

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a controller and control method for enhancing the safety of a lean vehicle. 

• The invention aims to improve the safety of lean vehicles.
• The controller and control method are designed to address safety concerns.
• The innovation focuses on appropriately improving the safety of lean vehicles.
• The patent application provides a solution for enhancing the safety of lean vehicles.

Abstract

The present disclosure obtains a controller and a control method capable of appropriately improving safety of a lean vehicle.

CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A P-V CHARACTERISTIC OF AT LEAST ONE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER OF A BRAKE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE (18245927)

Main Inventor

Maximilian Luka

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for determining the p-V characteristic (pressure-volume relationship) of a wheel brake cylinder in a vehicle's brake system.

• The method involves increasing the pressure in the wheel brake cylinder over a specific measurement time interval.
• During this interval, the current volume and pressure in the wheel brake cylinder are measured at least once.
• The p-V characteristic of the wheel brake cylinder is then determined based on the volume and pressure variables.
• Before the measurement time interval, there is a pressure increase interval where the pressure on the closed wheel inlet valve and/or isolating valve is increased.
• The pressure is increased with an average pressure build-up gradient of at least 50 bar/second.
• The pressure is increased up to a limit pressure of at least 25 bar.

Abstract

A method for determining a p-V characteristic of at least one wheel brake cylinder of a brake system of a vehicle. The method includes: increasing a pressure prevailing in the wheel brake cylinder during a measurement time interval, wherein a volume variable that reflects a present volume in the wheel brake cylinder, and a pressure variable that reflects a present pressure in the wheel brake cylinder, are determined at least once during the measurement time interval, and setting the p-V characteristic of the wheel brake cylinder taking into consideration the volume variable and the pressure variable. Before the measurement time interval, during a pressure increase interval, a pressure exerted on the closed wheel inlet valve and/or the closed isolating valve is increased with an average pressure build-up gradient greater than or equal to 50 bar/second up to a limit pressure of greater than or equal to 25 bar.

Method for Providing Information on the Reliability of a Parametric Estimation of a Parameter for the Operation of a Vehicle (18044828)

Main Inventor

Lena Schindler

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about a method for providing information on the reliability of a parametric estimation of a parameter for the operation of a vehicle.

- The method involves several steps. - The first step is to provide a simplified explanation of the abstract of the patent application. - The second step is to provide bullet points to explain the patent/innovation. - The bullet points should be factual and not oversell anything.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for providing information on the reliability of a parametric estimation of a parameter for the operation of a vehicle, comprising at least the following steps:

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE (18189484)

Main Inventor

Marlon Ramon Ewert

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for operating an automated vehicle. 

• The method involves acquiring environmental data values that represent objects in the vehicle's environment.
• The position of the vehicle is determined.
• The environmental data values are compared with a digital map, which includes environmental features.
• Static objects are determined when they are included as environmental features in the digital map.
• Non-static objects are determined when they are not included as environmental features in the digital map.
• The motion behavior of the non-static objects relative to the vehicle is determined.
• A travel strategy for the vehicle is determined based on the motion behavior of the non-static objects.
• The vehicle is operated based on the travel strategy.

Abstract

A method and apparatus for operating an automated vehicle. The method includes: acquiring environmental data values which represent objects in an environment of the automated vehicle; determining a position of the automated vehicle; comparing the environmental data values with a digital map, depending on the position of the automated vehicle, the digital map including environmental features, a first subset of the objects being determined as static objects when these objects are comprised as environmental features in the digital map, and a second subset of the objects are determined as non-static objects, when these objects are not comprised as an environmental feature in the digital map; determining a motion behavior of the non-static objects relative to the automated vehicle; determining a travel strategy for the automated vehicle, depending on the motion behavior of the non-static objects; and operating the automated vehicle, depending on the travel strategy.

Steer by Wire System for Operating Steering Wheel and Steering Column (18324958)

Main Inventor

Karthik Balakrishnan

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a steer by wire system that uses various motors to control the steering wheel and steering column of a vehicle.

• The system includes a steering wheel actuator, which is operated by a brushless DC motor.
• The steering wheel actuator can adjust the tilt and telescopic direction of the steering column.
• The tilt direction is controlled by a first brushed DC motor, while the telescopic direction is controlled by a second brushed DC motor.
• Both brushed DC motors operate using separate H bridges, which have a shared arm of switches.
• The brushless DC motor operates with two three-phase H bridges, one of which is used for the first and second brushed DC motors.

Abstract

A steer by wire system includes at least a steering wheel actuator for operating steering wheel and steering column. The steering wheel actuates the steering wheel actuator by way of a brushless DC motor. The steering wheel actuator adjusts the steering column in a tilt direction by way of a first brushed DC motor and in a telescopic direction by way of a second brushed DC motor. The first brushed DC motor and the second brushed DC motor are configured to operate via two separate H bridges having a shared arm of switches. The brushless DC motor is configured to operate with two three-phase H bridges of which one three-phase H bridge is the network of switches of the first brushed DC motor and the second brushed DC motor.

METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A WIDEBAND LAMBDA SENSOR (18245918)

Main Inventor

Bernhard LEDERMANN

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a control unit and method for diagnosing lines between a wideband lambda sensor and the control.

• The control unit uses specific circuitry and evaluation to determine if there is an interruption or failure in each individual line.
• The method allows for more accurate measurement of the calibration resistor of the wideband lambda sensor.

Abstract

A control unit and a method for diagnosing lines between a wideband lambda sensor and the control. By means of specific circuitry and evaluation, it is determined, for each individual line, whether or not there is an interruption or failure of the line in question. A method for more accurately measuring the value of a calibration resistor of the wideband lambda sensor is also described.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING SENSOR DATA, COMPUTING UNIT FOR EVALUATING SENSOR DATA AND SENSOR SYSTEM (18323969)

Main Inventor

Timo Heikkilä

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for evaluating sensor data in which raw or processed data from at least one sensor is inputted. Measurement data is determined from this inputted data and then corrected using a mathematical model. The correction process involves identifying and removing any drift in the sensor data. The corrected measurement data is then outputted.

• Method for evaluating sensor data
• Input raw or processed data from at least one sensor
• Determine measurement data from the inputted data
• Correct the measurement data using a mathematical model
• Identify and remove drift in the sensor data during the correction process
• Output the corrected measurement data

Abstract

A method for evaluating sensor data. In the method, firstly, raw sensor data and/or processed sensor data from at least one sensor are input and measurement data determined from the raw sensor data and/or the processed sensor data. The measurement data are then corrected on the basis of a mathematical model, wherein, on correction, drift of the raw sensor data and/or of the processed sensor data is determined and removed from the measurement data. The corrected measurement data are furthermore output.

OPTOELECTRONIC SYSTEM, LIDAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AN INTERIOR OF AN OPTOELECTRONIC SYSTEM (18247632)

Main Inventor

Gabriel Cichon

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an optoelectronic system with an empty space inside. 

• The system includes a soiling collector that attracts and retains any dirt or debris present in the interior, effectively concentrating it on the collector.
• The patent also covers a lidar system that incorporates this optoelectronic system.
• Additionally, a method for cleaning the interior of the optoelectronic system is provided.

Abstract

An optoelectronic system which has a vacant interior. The optoelectronic system has a soiling collector which is arranged in the interior and is designed to attract soiling which may be present in the interior and retain it on itself, so as to concentrate the soiling present in the interior on the soiling collector. A lidar system which comprises such an optoelectronic system, and a corresponding method for cleaning the interior of the optoelectronic system, are also described.

METHOD FOR LOCATION-DEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF A TELEOPERATOR FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE (18295341)

Main Inventor

Andreas Heyl

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for verifying a teleoperator's location when remotely controlling a vehicle. 

• The vehicle receives a response message from the teleoperator via a network.
• The vehicle determines the current value of at least one network-dependent property of the received response message.
• The vehicle also determines the target value of the at least one network-dependent property.
• The teleoperator is verified by comparing the current value and the target value based on a test condition.
• If the test result is positive, the teleoperator is authorized to control the vehicle remotely.
• If the test result is negative, the vehicle either terminates the remote control or sends a safety warning.

Abstract

A method for location-dependent verification of a teleoperator for remote control of a vehicle. At its current location, the vehicle repeatedly and automatedly performs the following: receiving, from the teleoperator, during remote control by the teleoperator, a response message requested via a network, ascertaining a current value of at least one network-dependent property of the received response message, determining a target value of the at least one network-dependent property, verifying the teleoperator by means of a verification of the current value of the at least one network-dependent property and of the determined target value based on a test condition, wherein in the case of a positive test result of the check, the teleoperator is authorized to perform the remote control of the vehicle, and in the case of a negative test result of the check, the vehicle terminates the remote control and/or sends a safety warning.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL UNIT ON WHICH MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS ARE EXECUTED (18250562)

Main Inventor

Nils Boecher

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for operating a control unit that executes multiple applications.

- The method involves using a reference permanently stored in the control unit to obtain the first code block of a first application. - Verification information stored permanently in the control unit is then used to check if the first code block is in a version corresponding to the verification information. - If the check is positive, the program code in the first code block is approved for execution. - The method also involves using a reference in the first code block to obtain a transfer block that contains a reference to a further code block of a further application. - Verification information stored in the first code block is then used to check if the transfer block is in a version corresponding to the verification information. - If the check is positive, the further code block is obtained using the reference in the transfer block.

Abstract

A method for operating a control unit on which multiple applications are executed. The method includes: using a reference stored permanently in the control unit, obtaining a first code block of a first application; using verification information stored permanently in the control unit, checking whether the first code block is in a version corresponding to the verification information; in response to the result of the check being positive, approving the program code in the first code block for execution; using a reference in the first code block, obtaining a transfer block which contains a reference to a further code block of a further application; using verification information stored in the first code block, checking whether the transfer block is in a version corresponding to the verification information; in response to the result of the check being positive, obtaining the further code block using the reference in the transfer block.

METHOD FOR SIMULATING A FIRST COMPUTING UNIT IN A SECOND COMPUTING UNIT (18319117)

Main Inventor

Behnaz Pourmohseni

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for simulating a first computing unit in a second computing unit. This means that software executed in the first computing unit can be executed in the second computing unit.

• The method involves a scheduling module in the second computing unit determining a time schedule for processing the software processes in the first computing unit to be simulated.
• At least one simulation module in the second computing unit executes the software to simulate the first computing unit. The simulation module performs a predetermined action at a specific time point based on the time schedule to obtain an action result.
• Based on the action result, an action time point for a future action is determined. This could be the next action to be performed.
• The determined action time point is then used to update the time schedule for the simulation.

Abstract

A method for simulating a first computing unit in a second computing unit, wherein software executed in the first computing unit to be simulated is executed in the second computing unit. The method includes determining, by a scheduling module in the second computing unit, a time schedule according to which processes of the software are processed in the first computing unit to be simulated; executing, by at least one simulation module in the second computing unit, the software for simulating the first computing unit, wherein the at least one simulation module performs a predetermined action at a respective predetermined action time point based on the time schedule, in order to obtain an action result; determining, based on the action result, an action time point of a future, in particular next, action; and using the determined action time point for the time schedule.

DEVICE AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR EVALUATING A CONTROL OF A GENERATOR FOR DETERMINING PIXELS OF A SYNTHETIC IMAGE (18313273)

Main Inventor

Edgar Schoenfeld

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device and method for evaluating a control of a generator used to determine pixels of a synthetic image. 

• The generator takes a label map and a first latent code as input to generate the synthetic image.
• The method involves providing the label map and latent code, which contain input data points in a latent space.
• A control is provided, which includes a set of directions for moving the latent code in the latent space.
• The first latent code is determined based on moving at least one input data point in a first direction selected from the set of directions.
• The method then determines the distance between synthetic images generated by the generator for different inputs that vary based on the selected first direction.
• This distance measurement helps evaluate the effectiveness of the control in determining the pixels of the synthetic image.

Abstract

A device and method for evaluating a control of a generator for determining pixels of a synthetic image. The generator determining pixels of the synthetic image from a first input comprising a label map and a first latent code. The method includes providing the label map and latent code which includes input data points in a latent space; providing the control including a set of directions for moving the latent code in the latent space, determining the first latent code depending on at least one input data point of the latent code that is moved in a first direction which is selected from the set of directions, determining a distance between at least one pair of synthetic images generated by the generator for different first inputs which comprise the label map and vary by the first direction that is selected for determining the first latent code from the latent code.

DEVICE AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DETERMINING PIXELS OF A SYNTHETIC IMAGE (18312416)

Main Inventor

Edgar Schoenfeld

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device and method for determining pixels of a synthetic image using a generator and a label map.

• The method involves providing a label map and a latent code as inputs to the generator.
• The label map contains a mapping of classes to pixels in the image.
• The latent code consists of input data points in a latent space.
• A first direction is provided to move the input data points in the latent space.
• The first latent code is determined based on the movement of at least one input data point in the first direction.
• The synthetic image is then determined based on the output of the generator for the first input.

Abstract

A device and computer-implemented method for determining pixels of a synthetic image. The method comprises providing a generator that is configured to determine an output from a first input comprising a label map and a first latent code, wherein the label map comprises a mapping of at least one class to at least one of the pixels, wherein the method comprises providing the label map and a latent code, wherein the latent code comprises input data points in a latent space, providing a first direction for moving input data points in the latent space, determining the first latent code depending on at least one input data point of the latent code that is moved in the first direction, determining the synthetic image depending on an output of the generator for the first input.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC OBJECT AND/OR SEGMENT LABELING OF SENSOR TARGET DATA, USE OF SUCH LABELED SENSOR TARGET DATA, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND CONTROL DEVICE OR CENTRAL OR ZONAL COMPUTING MODULE (18324002)

Main Inventor

Jerg Pfeil

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for automatically labeling objects and segments in sensor data from vehicle target sensors.

- The method involves capturing a sequence of camera images and generating an environment representation of the vehicle based on these images. - The method then uses a machine recognition method to recognize objects in the environment and estimate their positions based on the camera images. - The method classifies points in the environment representation based on the recognized objects and estimated positions. - Distance data is captured using distance sensors, and the environment representation is adjusted based on this data. - Finally, a synthetic image of the environment is calculated from a virtual perspective of observation using the adjusted environment representation.

Abstract

A method for automatic object and/or segment labeling of sensor target data of at least one vehicle target sensor. The method comprises first capturing of at least one sequence of camera images; generating an environment representation of the vehicle as a function of the captured sequence; recognizing at least one object in the environment by a learned machine recognition method as a function of a captured camera image; ascertaining an estimated position of the object as a function of the camera image; classifying a point of the environment representation based on the recognized object and the ascertained estimated position; and second capturing of distance data using at least one distance sensor. The generated environment representation is adjusted as a function of the captured distance data. A calculation of a synthetic image of the environment from a virtual perspective of observation takes place based on the adjusted environment representation.

PREDICTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL BEARING ANAMOLIES WITHIN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (17828894)

Main Inventor

Mohamed Moustafa El-Gammal

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for predicting anomalies in the electric motor of an electric vehicle using sensor information from a knock sensor.

• The system receives sensor information from a knock sensor that detects vibrations in the electric motor.
• The sensor information is used to derive a signal characteristic, which represents the detected vibration.
• Based on the signal characteristic, the system determines potential anomalies within the electric motor.
• An alert is generated to notify the user about the potential anomaly, allowing for timely maintenance or repair actions.

Abstract

Systems and methods for predicting an anomaly within an electric motor of an electric vehicle. One method includes receiving sensor information from a knock sensor, wherein the sensor information represents a detected vibration of the electric motor, deriving, from the sensor information, a signal characteristic, determining, based on the signal characteristic, a potential anomaly within the electric motor, and generating an alert to user based on the potential anomaly.

INDUCTIVE COMPONENT HAVING JOINED CORE PARTS (18251110)

Main Inventor

Matthias Stein

Brief explanation

The patent application is for an inductive component that includes a coil core and at least one coil winding. The coil core is made up of two or more core parts that are joined together. The core parts have joining surfaces that face each other when assembled.

• The inductive component includes a coil core made of multiple core parts.
• The core parts have joining surfaces that face each other when assembled.
• At least one of the core parts has a through-opening.
• The through-opening is designed to allow a heat-conducting medium to enter a gap between the joining surfaces.
• The heat-conducting medium fills the gap to improve heat dissipation in the component.

Abstract

The invention relates to an inductive component. The component comprises a coil core, in particular a ferrite core, and at least one coil winding. The coil core is formed by at least two core parts, or only two core parts, in particular one core part and one additional core part. The core parts form the coil core when assembled. The core parts have respective joining surfaces which are designed to face each other when the core parts are joined. According to the invention, in the inductive component of the aforementioned type, at least one of the core parts has a through-opening. The through-opening is arranged and designed to lead heat-conducting medium into a cavity, in particular a gap, extending between the joining surfaces and to fill said cavity with the heat-conducting medium.

CATALYST SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS (18226951)

Main Inventor

Soo KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a catalyst support material for an electrochemical system.

• The catalyst support material is made of a metal material called SnWO.
• SnWO reacts with HO, HF, and/or SO to form reaction products.
• The metal material of SnWO accounts for a stable molar percentage of the reaction products.

Abstract

A catalyst support material for an electrochemical system. The catalyst support material includes a metal material of SnWOreactive with HO, HF and/or SO to form reaction products in which the metal material of SnWOaccounts for a stable molar percentage of the reaction products.

MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE UNIT FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE UNIT (18248602)

Main Inventor

Andreas Ringk

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a membrane-electrode unit for an electrochemical cell.

• The unit includes a frame structure that holds a membrane coated with electrodes.
• The frame structure consists of a first film and a second film, which are bonded together in a specific region using an adhesive.
• A spacing structure is created on at least one of the films in the bonding region.
• The purpose of the invention is to provide a more efficient and reliable membrane-electrode unit for electrochemical cells.

Abstract

Disclosed is a membrane-electrode unit () for an electrochemical cell (), wherein the membrane-electrode unit () comprises a frame structure () for accommodating a membrane () coated with electrodes (). The frame structure () comprises a first film () and a second film (), wherein the first film () is bonded to the second film () in a bonding region () by means of an adhesive (). A spacing structure () is formed at least on one of the two films (), in the bonding region ().

FUEL CELL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE (18249636)

Main Inventor

Dirk Schnittger

Brief explanation

The invention is a fuel cell system for a vehicle, specifically designed to be supported on the vehicle frame or body part.

• The fuel cell system includes at least one fuel cell module and a support structure.
• The support structure has an inner component support that is connected to submodules of the fuel cell module.
• The inner component support has securing interfaces to ensure the fuel cell system is securely attached to the vehicle frame or body part.

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel cell system () for a vehicle (F), comprising a vehicle frame or vehicle body part, having: at least one fuel cell module (M, M) and a support structure () for supporting the fuel cell system () on the vehicle frame or the vehicle body part, wherein the support structure () has at least one inner component support () relative to the at least one fuel cell module (M, M), submodules of the at least one fuel cell module (MI, M) are connected to the at least one inner component support (), and the at least one component support () has at least one securing interface () in order to secure the fuel cell system () on the vehicle frame or the vehicle body part.

Control Device and Method for Operating an Electric Motor, in Particular of a Steering System (18323057)

Main Inventor

Paul Lemmer

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a control device for an electric motor, specifically for a steering system.

• The control device includes a power electronics, a primary driver unit, and a secondary driver unit.
• The primary driver unit is responsible for normal operation of the power electronics.
• The secondary driver unit is connected in parallel to the primary driver unit and is activated when a malfunction or failure occurs in the primary driver unit.
• The secondary driver unit has a power source with adjustable current strength to control the switching state of circuit breakers in the power electronics.
• In the normal operating state, the power source is set to a first value below a limit value.
• In the fault operating state, the power source is set to a second value above a different limit value.

Abstract

A control device for operating an electric motor, in particular a steering system, includes a power electronics, a primary driver unit provided for actuating the power electronics in a normal operating state, and a secondary driver unit connected in parallel to the primary driver unit and provided for actuating the power electronics in at least one fault operating state in which a malfunction and/or failure of the primary driver unit occurs. The secondary driver unit comprises a power source having an adjustable current strength for controlling a switching state of at least one circuit breaker of the power electronics. An absolute value of the power source in the normal operating state is set to a first value which is below a first limit value, and in the at least one fault operating state it is set to a second value which is above a second limit value.

METHOD FOR CONFIGURING QUALITY-OF-SERVICE QUANTITIES IN A NETWORK HAVING A FIRST NETWORK SEGMENT AND MULTIPLE SECOND NETWORK SEGMENTS INCLUDING MULTIPLE NETWORK SUBSCRIBERS (18302411)

Main Inventor

Michael Ernst Doering

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for configuring quality-of-service quantities in a network with multiple network segments and gateways.

• The network is structured in a tree-like hierarchy with multiple stages.
• Each gateway in a stage is connected to precisely one gateway in the stage below it.
• The method involves a gateway receiving a quality-of-service request from a network subscriber.
• The gateway checks if it has enough available quality-of-service quantity to fulfill the request.
• If there is not enough quantity, the request is rejected.
• If there is enough quantity, the request is forwarded to the gateway in the stage below.

Abstract

A method for configuring quality-of-service quantities in a network including a first network segment has a first gateway as a network subscriber and each of multiple second network segments has a second gateway as a network subscriber. The first gateway and the second gateways are logically set up in a tree structure having multiple stages. Each gateway in a stage is connected in a data-conducting manner to precisely one gateway in a stage situated below. The first gateway forms the lowest stage. Each gateway makes a quality-of-service quantity available for the forwarding of data. The method includes: an addressed gateway receiving a quality-of-service request from a requesting network subscriber; checking whether the addressed gateway has a sufficient free quality-of-service quantity; if not, rejecting the quality-of-service request by a negative reply; if so, forwarding the quality-of-service request to the gateway in the stage situated below.