Robert Bosch GmbH patent applications on June 27th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Robert Bosch GmbH on June 27th, 2024

Robert Bosch GmbH: 41 patent applications

Robert Bosch GmbH has applied for patents in the areas of F01N11/00 (2), B60W60/00 (2), G01C21/00 (2), G06T7/00 (1), H01L29/423 (1) G01C21/3841 (2), H01L29/7813 (1), G01S7/032 (1), G05D1/622 (1), G06F8/65 (1)

With keywords such as: element, vehicle, device, control, data, arranged, unit, signal, layer, and having in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Robert Bosch GmbH

20240207992.Drilling Tool_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Stefan Sonntag of Vogt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Rainer Widmann of Bodnegg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Andreas Schurig of Lyss (CH) for robert bosch gmbh, Alexander Volz of Baienfurt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Tamara Gaschler of Ravensburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B23Q11/00, B23B45/00

CPC Code(s): B23Q11/0046



Abstract: a drilling tool, in particular a rock drill, extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a drill head, an insertion end, a main body, a cover element, a transport region which is located between the drill head and the insertion end, and at least one transport channel which extends along the transport region. the transport channel is located radially between the cover element and the main body. the cover element includes at least one interior region, which is located inside the main body, and at least one exterior region which is located outside the main body.


20240208010.Adjustable Wrench_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Dan Newkirk of Owatonna MN (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25B13/12

CPC Code(s): B25B13/12



Abstract: a wrench having a carriage slot of an adjustable size, suitable for accommodating and interacting with a range of nuts of different sizes. the size of the carriage slot is controlled by an adjustment mechanism that controls the position of a slider within the carriage slot. the position of the slider may be controlled by rotating a handle of the wrench.


20240208023.Slide Hammer_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Daniel Newkirk of Owatonna MN (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25D1/16, B25D1/12

CPC Code(s): B25D1/16



Abstract: a slide hammer is proposed comprising a shank and a hammer, the hammer being slidably arranged on the shank. the shank comprises a handle at a first axial end and a tool attachment interface at a second axial end opposite from the first axial end. the shank further comprises a first axial stop for the hammer. at least a first shock absorber is arranged between the hammer and the stop to absorb a shock when the hammer impacts the stop.


20240208025.Method for Providing Key Figures to a User of at least one Power Tool_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Cankal Altun of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jan Koegel of Zusmarshausen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Abhimanyu Sharma Marupaka of Leinfelden-Echterdingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Amandeep Bedi of Filderstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25F5/00

CPC Code(s): B25F5/00



Abstract: a method for providing key figures to a user of at least one power tool, includes collecting data values relating to the at least one power tool and/or relating to the user of the at least one power tool, wherein the data values are at least partially associated with an activity of the user with the at least one power tool. the method further includes ascertaining at least one key figure for the user on the basis of the collected data values and an evaluation function, the key figure is being specific to the quality of the user's activities with the at least one power tool, and outputting the at least one of the ascertained key figures for the user.


20240208031.Hand-Held Power Tool_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Tobias Herr of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jens Blum of Filderstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Simon Erbele of Nufringen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25F5/02, B23Q17/24

CPC Code(s): B25F5/02



Abstract: a hand-held power tool includes a drive unit actuatable via at least one manual switch, a control unit at least for controlling the drive unit, the control unit having a control-unit housing. the power tool further includes at least one user interface having at least one operating element, and a housing that at least partially accommodates the control unit and the user interface. the hand-held power tool also includes a positioning device, the user interface being supported on the control-unit housing by use of the positioning device.


20240208056.DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Andras Gabor Kupcsik of Herrenberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Leonel Rozo of Boeblingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1664



Abstract: a method for controlling a technical system. the method includes determining an initial control sequence comprising control information for each control time of a sequence of control times, determining value approximation parameters for approximating the value of a state of the technical system and determining, for each control time, an updated control sequence comprising updated control information for each control time by determining the updated values such that the values of the states of the state sequence which the technical system follows when being controlled according to the updated control sequence are maximized according to the value approximation parameters and controlling the technical system according to the updated control sequence.


20240208465.SENSOR FIELD CLEANING DEVICE, SENSOR, VEHICLE AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Gyorgy Szabo of Budapest (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Akos Hegyi of Mezöhegyes (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Bence Balint of Monor (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Janos Simonovics of Dunaharaszti (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Mate Hornyak of Pakozd (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Peter Deak of Budapest (HU) for robert bosch gmbh, Zoltan Gyonyoru of Budapest (HU) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60S1/04, G01S7/481

CPC Code(s): B60S1/04



Abstract: a sensor field cleaning device () for cleaning at least one sensor (), in particular a driving assistance sensor, for example a lidar sensor, of a vehicle (). the device includes a wiper unit () which comprises at least one wiper (). the wiper unit () is configured to clean an at least singly-curved sensor field surface () of the sensor () by a back-and-forth movement of the wiper ().


20240208504.METHOD FOR BEHAVIOR PLANNING OF A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Stefan Ruppin of Grafenau (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Ralf Kohlhaas of Calw (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Thomas Schamm of Karlsruhe (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W40/04, G08G1/01

CPC Code(s): B60W30/18009



Abstract: a method for behavior planning of a vehicle. the method includes: receiving data of an environment detection system and of a planned route of the vehicle; ascertaining a traffic scenario based on the data of the environment detection system and of the planned route; ascertaining at least one geometric behavior option based on the traffic scenario; ascertaining a behavior that can be performed by the vehicle, taking into account the at least one behavior option.


20240208509.CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Atsuhiro Tateishi of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh, Yoshihide Igari of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W30/182, B60W30/14, B60W30/16, G06V20/58, G06V20/62

CPC Code(s): B60W30/182



Abstract: the present disclosure obtains a controller and a control method capable of performing an adaptive cruise control appropriately during a group ride.


20240208509.CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Atsuhiro Tateishi of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh, Yoshihide Igari of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W30/182, B60W30/14, B60W30/16, G06V20/58, G06V20/62

CPC Code(s): B60W30/182



Abstract: a controller () and a control method according to the present disclosure performs an adaptive cruise control, using an execution section of the controller, based on a surrounding environment information around a motorcycle (). an acquisition section of the controller () acquires an image data based on a detection result output from a camera () mounted to a subject vehicle (). the image data captures another vehicle traveling in a group ride in which a group of motorcycles including the subject vehicle () and the other vehicle is traveling in a group. an identification section of the controller () identifies the other vehicle based on the image data acquired by the acquisition section. the execution section executes a group ride mode, which is a mode of the adaptive cruise control and is executed during the group ride, based on a travel state information of the other vehicle identified by the identification section.


20240208514.Method for Determining a Value of a Controller Variable_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Philip Lenz of Holle (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Alexander Lengsfeld of Bad Muender am Deister (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Marcel Brueckner of Sunnyvale CA (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W50/00, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): B60W50/00



Abstract: a method for determining a value of at least one controller variable for guiding a mobile platform in at least semiautomated fashion using the steps below is proposed. images of surroundings of the mobile platform are determined by means of a plurality of two-dimensionally representing sensor systems;


20240208539.COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE BEHAVIOR PLANNING OF AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTOMATED EGO VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Johannes Christian Mueller of Ostelsheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Anne Von Vietinghoff of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Christian Heinzemann of Vellmar (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Heiko Freienstein of Weil Der Stadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jens Oehlerking of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Martin Butz of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Martin Herrmann of Korntal (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Michael Rittel of Markgroeningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Ralf Kohlhaas of Calw (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stefan Ruppin of Grafenau (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Steffen Knoop of Hohenwettersbach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): B60W60/0015



Abstract: a computer-implemented method for the behavior planning of an at least partially automated ego vehicle. the method uses a database of pre-defined partial situations and an evaluation model for each partial situation, as well as a pre-defined rule set for evaluating possible behaviors of the ego vehicle in a given situation. the ego vehicle performs: aggregating situation-specific information; generating an environment model of the given situation based on the situation-specific information; analyzing the environment model to identify at least one partial situation in the database; generating at least one instance for each identified partial situation; analyzing all generated instances by using the evaluation model of the respectively underlying partial situation to determine boundary conditions for the possible behaviors of the ego vehicle in the given situation; prioritizing the possible behaviors of the ego vehicle based on the boundary conditions determined in this way in conjunction with the rule set.


20240208540.METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EGO VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Arno Schaumann of Ludwigsburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Heiko Freienstein of Weil Der Stadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Joram Berger of Heimsheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Markus Schuetz of Tuebingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Steffen Knoop of Hohenwettersbach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): B60W60/0016



Abstract: a method for controlling an ego vehicle. the method includes: receiving map data of a map representation of a surrounding environment of an ego vehicle; determining a safe driving corridor of the ego vehicle based on the map data of the map representation; determining a safety region of the ego vehicle based on a state of motion of the ego vehicle; checking whether the safety region is located completely within the safe driving corridor during travel of the ego vehicle along a travel trajectory; and outputting a control signal for executing a safety maneuver if the safety region is located at least partially outside the safe driving corridor.


20240208598.CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR RIDER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Lars Pfau of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B62J50/22

CPC Code(s): B62J50/22



Abstract: the present invention obtains a controller and a control method for a rider assistance system capable of improving a rider's safety.


20240208598.CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR RIDER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Lars Pfau of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B62J50/22

CPC Code(s): B62J50/22



Abstract: a controller () includes an acquisition section and an execution section. the acquisition section acquires a positional relationship information between a subject vehicle () and a target while the subject vehicle () is traveling. the target is located around the subject vehicle (). the acquisition section acquires the positional relationship information based on a surrounding environment information relative to environment around the subject vehicle (). the execution section executes an assistance operation, in which the rider is assisted in driving the subject vehicle (), based on the positional relationship information acquired by the acquisition section. the execution section changes the assistance operation between a case where the subject vehicle () is in a group ride in which the subject vehicle () is traveling in a group of a plurality of lean vehicles including the subject vehicle () and a case where the subject vehicle () is not in the group ride.


20240208606.Freewheel of a Vehicle_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christoph Zimmermann of Nehren (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Sigmund Braun of Kusterdingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B62M6/55, F16D41/30

CPC Code(s): B62M6/55



Abstract: a freewheel of a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeler, includes (i) a crankshaft, (ii) an output shaft having a first gear cog, (iii) a freewheel element having a second gear cog, and (iv) a friction element. the first gear cog and the second gear cog are configured to, when engaged with each other, effect a torque transfer between the output shaft and the freewheel element. the freewheel element is arranged to be displaceable in an axial direction on the crankshaft. the freewheel element is arranged to be non-rotatable relative to the crankshaft in the circumferential direction. the freewheel element and the friction element are connected to one another by means of a helical mechanism, which is configured to effect a translational displacement of the freewheel element and the friction element relative to one another when the freewheel element and friction element rotate relative to one another.


20240208610.Method for Predicting the Point in Time of a Future Extreme Value in a Torque Curve of a Vehicle_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Juergen Stegmaier of Wannweil (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B62M25/08, B62J45/411, B62J45/412, B62M6/50

CPC Code(s): B62M25/08



Abstract: a method for predicting a point in time of a future extreme value in a torque curve of a vehicle, in particular a single-track vehicle such as an e-bike includes (i) ascertaining a torque value at several points in time, (ii) determining an extreme value of the ascertained torque values at any point in time, (iii) measuring an elapsed time and/or an angle travelled by a pedal of the vehicle since the point in time at which the extreme value was determined, (iv) ascertaining a period duration of the torque curve, and (v) predicting at least one point in time of a future extreme value based on the ascertained period duration and the measured time and/or the angle travelled.


20240209767.METHOD FOR CALCULATING REACTION HEAT IN AN EXHAUST SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Elke Baeder of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Sascha Giese of Ludwigsburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Thomas Zein of Sindelfingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Michael Stein of Loechgau (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Patrick Thierfelder of Leonberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F01N11/00

CPC Code(s): F01N11/005



Abstract: a method for calculating reaction heat in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine by means of a model, comprising a first model component and a second model component, wherein the first model component refers to a calculation of exhaust components flowing from valves of the internal combustion engine, the second model component relates to the entire exhaust system, and total masses from the first model component are divided along the exhaust system onto the individual components of the exhaust system.


20240209820.Fuel Injector Dust Seal_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Sebastian Wieschollek of Ann Arbor MI (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F02M61/14

CPC Code(s): F02M61/14



Abstract: this disclosure is directed to a fuel injector dust seal comprising: a sleeve arranged between a fuel injector and a fuel injector receiving aperture of a cylinder head, the sleeve defining a longitudinal axis with a first axial end and a second axial end; the sleeve further comprising: a first section, the first segment defining a first inner perimeter configured to be in contact with a first outer perimeter of a fuel injector and a first outer perimeter that is smaller than an inner perimeter of a first section of a fuel injector receiving aperture; and a second section, the second section defining a second inner perimeter that is bigger than an outer perimeter of a second outer perimeter of a fuel injector and a second outer perimeter configured to be in contact with an inner perimeter of a second segment of a fuel injector receiving aperture.


20240209821.GAS INJECTOR HAVING A SHORT AXIAL DESIGN_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Martin Mueller of Moeglingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F02M63/00, F02M21/02

CPC Code(s): F02M63/0001



Abstract: a gas injector for injecting a gaseous fuel. the gas injector includes: a magnetic actuator having an armature, an inner pole and a coil; a closing element, having a valve needle, the closing element opening and closing a gas path at a sealing seat, the armature being connected to the closing element; a closed off lubricant chamber which is filled with a lubricant and in which the armature is arranged, the lubricant ensuring lubrication of the armature; a flexible sealing element sealing the lubricant chamber with respect to the gas path; a restoring element which resets the closing element to a closed starting position; and a first needle guide formed between a guide sleeve and the valve needle. the first needle guide is arranged in the lubricant chamber radially inside the flexible sealing element, and the restoring element is arranged in the lubricant chamber inside the flexible sealing element.


20240209902.Freewheel of a Vehicle_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christoph Zimmermann of Nehren (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F16D41/02, F16D41/36

CPC Code(s): F16D41/02



Abstract: a freewheel of a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeler, includes (i) a first shaft, (ii) a second shaft having a first gear cog, (iii) a freewheel element having a second gear cog, and (iv) a friction element. the first gear cog and the second gear cog are configured to, when engaged with each other, effect a torque transfer between the second shaft and the freewheel element. the freewheel element is arranged to be displaceable in an axial direction on the first shaft. the freewheel element is arranged to be non-rotatable relative to the first shaft in the circumferential direction. the freewheel element and the friction element are connected to one another by way of a helical mechanism which is configured to effect a translational displacement of the freewheel element and the friction element relative to one another when the freewheel element and friction element rotate relative to one another.


20240210172.Laser Leveling Device_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Gaetan Moren of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01C15/00

CPC Code(s): G01C15/004



Abstract: a laser leveling device has at least two line projection devices a housing that includes at least two outlet domes for each of the line projection devices, and an operating unit for operating the laser leveling device. the operating unit is arranged between the outlet domes.


20240210206.METHOD AND DEVICE FOR UPDATING AND PROVIDING A MAP_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Gerrit Schmitz of Kanagawa (JP) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01C21/00

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3841



Abstract: a method and device for updating and providing a map. the method includes receiving a plurality of data sets from a plurality of vehicles, wherein each data set comprises environment data values and position data values, wherein the environment data values represent an environment of the corresponding vehicle, wherein the position data values represent a position indication of the corresponding vehicle; a assigning the data sets to different data set groups depending on the position indication, wherein each data set group is assigned to a subregion of the map; updating all subregions of the map in which the corresponding data set groups comprise a sufficient quantity of data sets according to predefined criteria; creating the map depending on the updated subregions; and providing the map.


20240210207.METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE INFORMATION AND FOR CREATING A MAP_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Andre Wagner of Hannover (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Erik Einhorn of Sarstedt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Julian Lindner of Hannover (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Matthias Roland of Hildesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Maurice Seer of Elze (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Nicolas Fischer of Hannover (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Pierre Lothe of Hildesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Tobias Ritter of Hildesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01C21/00

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3841



Abstract: a method and a device for determining and providing environmental feature information. a method and a device for creating a map are also described.


20240210280.METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING NITROGEN OXIDE AND AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM AN EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION EXHAUST GASES_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Thomas Zein of Sindelfingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Yunjie Lian of Markgroeningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Frank Meier of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Gunther Kegel of Rutesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01M15/10, F01N11/00

CPC Code(s): G01M15/102



Abstract: a method for determining a nitrogen oxide emission and an ammonia emission in the combustion exhaust gas of an engine system having an exhaust-gas-guided internal combustion engine using an output-side nitrogen oxide sensor having a cross-sensitivity to ammonia. the method including: detecting a measurement signal of the nitrogen oxide sensor; ascertaining a partial conversion indication for each of multiple catalytic converter segments arranged in series in the combustion exhaust gas depending on local operating conditions with the aid of a provided conversion model that maps a local operating condition on the partial conversion indication; determining a conversion indication from the multiple partial conversion indications; and ascertaining a nitrogen oxide emission and an ammonia emission depending on the measurement signal and the conversion indication.


20240210465.METHOD FOR DETERMINING WEAR IN AN ELECTRONIC UNIT, AND TEST APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Andreas Schmidtlein of Tamm (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Simeon Lange of Mundelsheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01R31/28, G01R31/26

CPC Code(s): G01R31/2817



Abstract: a method for determining wear in an electronic unit, in particular a power electronics unit, which includes at least one electronic component, in particular a semiconductor component, capacitor or the like. the unit is subjected to a test procedure in which at least two predefinable electrical load cycles are applied to the unit, in which cycles the unit is operated in each case in order to simulate at least one selected operating mode for a predefined period of time. during the test procedure, electromagnetic waves generated by the unit by an electrical load resulting from the application of the at least two load cycles to the unit are detected for at least two of the load cycles, and the detected electromagnetic waves of the at least two load cycles are compared with one another in order to detect wear in the unit.


20240210521.RADAR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RADAR DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Corinne Grevent of Ostfildern (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Philipp Ritter of Saarbruecken (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Werner Soergel of Pforzheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Markus Gonser of Albstadt-Laufen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Andreas Kugler of Alfdorf (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Armin Himmelstoss of Weissach Im Tal (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Christian Silber of Tuebingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Klaus Baur of Mietingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Ralph Nyilas of Korntal-Muenchingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01S7/03, G01S7/02, G01S13/931, H01P5/107, H01Q1/22

CPC Code(s): G01S7/032



Abstract: a radar device. the radar device includes a printed circuit board; a signal generation circuit, which is arranged at least indirectly on the printed circuit board, is electrically coupled to the printed circuit board and is designed to generate a radar signal; a waveguide antenna device, which is arranged at least indirectly on the printed circuit board; and a waveguide coupling device, wherein the signal generation circuit is arranged on or in the waveguide coupling device, and wherein the waveguide coupling device is designed to couple the radar signal generated by the signal generation circuit, into the waveguide antenna device.


20240210957.METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Benno Albrecht of Holzmaden (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Nicolas Velz of () for robert bosch gmbh, Thomas Scheuerle of Friolzheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Meike Fehse of Nersingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G05D1/622, B60W30/06, G05D1/222, G05D109/10, G05D111/30

CPC Code(s): G05D1/622



Abstract: a method and apparatus for remote control of a vehicle. an input and/or remote control device is provided. the apparatus includes: a transceiver device in the vehicle, configured to exchange signals with the input and/or remote control device; sensors mounted in or on the vehicle for detecting the environment of the vehicle; a signal from the input and/or remote control device to the transceiver device activates an operating mode in the vehicle in which the vehicle moves to a target position independently, i.e., without the assistance of a driver located in the vehicle. the target position is in a first direction of travel of the vehicle. the vehicle, in the operating mode, also moves in the second direction of travel opposite the first direction of travel depending on the detected environment. the vehicle can also move away from the target position in order to reach the target position.


20240211241.METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT A DECISION FOR UPGRADING AND/OR DEPLOYING SOFTWARE ON MULTIPLE HETEROGENOUS DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Arne Hamann of Ludwigsburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Dakshina Narahari Dasari of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Dirk Ziegenbein of Freiberg Am Neckar (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Michael Pressler of Karlsruhe (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Tianshu Huang of Pittsburgh PA (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06F8/65

CPC Code(s): G06F8/65



Abstract: a method for carrying out a decision for upgrading and/or deploying software on multiple heterogenous devices. the method includes: receiving a request to upgrade and/or deploy software on at least one of the devices; initiating a connection to the at least one of the devices; initiating a process for determining at least one capability of the at least one connected device for executing the software, the initiating being carried out via the connection, the process being initiated for being executed by the at least one connected device; receiving a result of the initiated process; and carrying out the decision for the upgrade and/or deployment of the software based on the received result.


20240211722.Device and Method for Parameter Estimation in Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Testing_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Alexander Buhmann of Reutlingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Monika Heringhaus of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06N3/04, G06N3/08

CPC Code(s): G06N3/04



Abstract: a computer-implemented method of training a graph neural network for predicting second measurement results of produced products based on received first measurement results is disclosed. the method includes (i) receiving first measurement and second measurement results for a plurality of produced products, (ii) constructing graphs of the first measurements and generating a training data set by assigning the corresponding second measurement of the first measurement to the corresponding graphs, respectively, and (iii) training the graph neural network on the training data set to predict the second measurements based on the graphs.


20240211735.ERROR-PROOF INFERENCE CALCULATION FOR NEURAL NETWORKS_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christoph SCHORN of Leonberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Leonardo Luiz ECCO of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Andre GUNTORO of Weil Der Stadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jo PLETINCKX of Sersheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Sebastian VOGEL of Schaidt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06N3/0464, G06N5/04

CPC Code(s): G06N3/0464



Abstract: a method for operating a hardware platform for the inference calculation of a convolutional neural network. in the method: an input matrix having input data of the neural network is convolved by the acceleration module with a plurality of convolution kernels, so that a multiplicity of two-dimensional output matrices results; the convolution kernels are summed elementwise to form a control kernel; the input matrix is convolved by the acceleration module with the control kernel, so that a two-dimensional control matrix results; each element of the control matrix is compared with the sum of the elements corresponding thereto in the output matrices; if this comparison yields a deviation for an element of the control matrix, then in response it is checked, with at least one additional control calculation, whether an element of at least one output matrix corresponding to this element of the control matrix was correctly calculated.


20240212112.METHOD FOR REDUCING IMAGE ARTIFACTS IN A DISPLAY OF THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT OF A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTING DEVICE, AND VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Jose Domingo Esparza Garcia of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06T5/77, G06T5/50, G06T5/70, G06T7/00

CPC Code(s): G06T5/77



Abstract: a method for reducing image artifacts in a display of the environment of a vehicle. the method includes: capturing at least one current camera image of the environment of the vehicle; detecting an object in the environment of the vehicle; ascertaining the position and/or movement of the object relative to the vehicle; ascertaining a movement of the vehicle; storing at least a partial area of the captured camera image as historical image data which depicts a predetermined area of the environment of the vehicle, wherein the current position relative to the vehicle is assigned to the historical image data, wherein an object area of the currently captured camera image which corresponds to the ascertained position and/or movement of the detected object is not stored as historical image data; adapting the position relative to the vehicle assigned to the stored image data depending on the ascertained movement of the vehicle.


20240212195.METHOD FOR TRAINING A POSE ESTIMATOR_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Istvan Sarandi of Tuebingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Alexander Hermans of Aachen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Bastian Leibe of Herzogenrath (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Timm Linder of Boeblingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06T7/70, G01S13/89, G01S17/89

CPC Code(s): G06T7/70



Abstract: training a pose estimator. the pose estimator may receive as input a sensor measurement representing an object and to produce a pose of the object as output. training the pose estimator may include applying multiple trained initial pose estimators to a pool of sensor measurements to obtain multiple estimated poses for a sensor measurement. a further pose estimator may be trained on multiple training data sets using at least part of an autoencoder trained on the multiple estimated poses to map a pose from a first pose format to a second pose format.


20240213366.VERTICAL TRANSISTORS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christian Huber of Ludwigsburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jens Baringhaus of Sindelfingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Roland Puesche of Rommelsbach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01L29/78, H01L29/20, H01L29/417, H01L29/423

CPC Code(s): H01L29/7813



Abstract: a vertical transistor with an outer region and a membrane region. at least a portion of a semiconductor substrate is arranged in the outer region. the semiconductor substrate is structured in such a way that a rear trench is arranged in the membrane region. the rear trench is free of semiconductor substrate. a masking layer is arranged in the outer region and/or in the membrane region. a layer stack is arranged in the membrane region, wherein the layer stack includes at least one drift layer, at least one component-defining layer system, and at least one control terminal, preferably a gate electrode. the masking layer is configured such that the region on the masking layer is substantially free of the layer stack so that the lateral extension of the layer stack is adjusted by means of the masking layer.


20240213759.Autonomous Method to Prevent Brownout of Subsea Electronic Modules_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Amadeu Placido Neto of Aschaffenburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Alexandre Orth of Hettstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stein Berg Nilsen of Ski (Langhus) (NO) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H02H3/04, H02J3/14

CPC Code(s): H02H3/04



Abstract: a method is for controlling a subsea system including at least one slave subsea electronic module installed in a subsea device, to prevent brownout of the subsea system. the system includes a master subsea electronic module, configured to provide power to the at least one slave subsea electronic module. the subsea device is configured to execute several operations. the method includes measuring the voltage or the current provided from the subsea electronic module to the slave subsea electronic module, and comparing the measured voltage or current value with a threshold value. when the measured voltage is lower than the threshold value or the measured current is higher than the threshold value, the method powers off or limits a power of at least one of several components of the subsea device which is used to execute one of the several operations using the slave subsea electronic module.


20240213839.STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Bastian Vogt of Backnang (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Daniel Kuehbacher of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Daniel Gremmel of Hohenhameln (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Felix Bensing of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H02K3/24, H02K3/28, H02K3/34, H02K9/19, H02K15/00

CPC Code(s): H02K3/24



Abstract: the invention relates to a stator () of an electric machine () having a stator axis () and having a laminated core () on which stator teeth () and stator slots () located between the stator teeth () are formed and which has a large number of laminations (), wherein the stator teeth () are interconnected via an annular stator yoke (), wherein a single conductor () or a conductor bundle () comprising a plurality of conductors (), in particular a stack of flat-wire conductors, is provided in each of the stator slots () in order to form an electrical stator winding (), wherein a plurality of support points () which are spaced apart from one another in the axial direction with respect to the stator axis () are formed in each of the stator slots () in order to clamp the conductor () or conductor bundle () in each stator slot (), wherein at least one slot gap () is formed between the walls () of each stator slot () and the conductor or conductor bundle () arranged in the stator slot (), which slot gap forms a slot gap channel () which extends in the axial direction and through which a cooling medium, in particular oil, can flow,


20240213844.ELECTRICAL MOTOR STATOR AND COMPRESSOR_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Guofu He of Changsha (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Zhengmao Wan of Changsha (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Yilin Wang of Changsha (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Fan Cheng of Changsha (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Jean-Marc Ritt of Buehl (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stephan Kohler of Buehl (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H02K3/52, F25B31/02

CPC Code(s): H02K3/522



Abstract: an electrical motor stator and a compressor includes a stator assembly and contact plate. the stator assembly includes an iron core; a winding having wires; a first insulating seat; and a plurality of first electrical contacts fixed to the first insulating seat. the contact plate includes a body; a plurality of sleeve seats having a first opening, a second opening, and a cavity extending between the first opening and the second opening. the sleeve seats are positioned to correspond to the first electrical contacts and, through the first opening, at least partially accommodating the first electrical contacts within the cavity. a plurality of second electrical contacts includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, with the first connecting portion disposed within the cavity and in contact with the first electrical contacts, establishing an electrical connection. the second connecting portion is exposed on a side of the body.


20240213856.ASSEMBLY, DRIVE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Robert Alexander Dauth of Heilbronn (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Benjamin Haufe of Obersulm Willsbach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Janos Tamas Csoti of Erligheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H02K11/00, H01R13/52, H02K11/21

CPC Code(s): H02K11/0094



Abstract: an assembly. the assembly includes a first element and a second element, wherein the elements are fastened to one another in such a way that they together enclose an assembly interior, and wherein an electrically conductive cable protrudes into the assembly interior through a cable passage formed between the elements. for forming a particle seal assigned to the cable passage, at least one of the elements has at least one projection, which projects in the direction of the other element and presses the cable against the other element.


20240214030.METHOD, CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING IMPEDANCE CHANGES IN A SIGNAL LINE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Felix Fellhauer of Gerlingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H04B3/462, H04B3/48

CPC Code(s): H04B3/462



Abstract: a method and to a circuit arrangement for identifying impedance changes in a signal line in a communication system. a first signal at a first frequency is input at a first end of the signal line, wherein a signal coming from the signal line and present at the first end is detected, is sampled at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and is analyzed for an impedance change. the state of the signal line is deduced on the basis of the analyzed signal.


20240214268.METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING PARAMETERS OF THE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Alexander Artemenko of Ehningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Henrik Klessig of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Johannes Von Hoyningen-Huene of Mielkendorf (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Steven Dietrich of Langenau (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H04L41/0823, H04L1/00, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0836



Abstract: a method and a device for operating a communication system for optimizing parameters of a configuration of the communication system.


20240214748.CONVERTER UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL AND/OR ACOUSTIC SIGNALS AND/OR RELATIVE PRESSURES_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Jochen Reinmuth of Reutlingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Christoph Schelling of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H04R19/04

CPC Code(s): H04R19/04



Abstract: a converter unit for electrical and/or acoustic signals and/or relative pressures. the converter unit includes: a substrate having a cavity, and an interaction unit arranged at least partially and/or completely above the cavity. an internal structure is arranged in a fluid-tight space of the interaction unit. the fluid-tight space is configured to retain a predetermined pressure. the internal structure includes a first layer, and a second layer which is connected to the first layer. the interaction unit is configured to detect and/or generate an acoustic or electrical signal and/or the relative pressure, based on a change in distance between the first layer and/or the second layer and at least one further structure arranged in the fluid-tight space. the interaction unit has a boundary layer which forms a floor and/or ceiling. the first layer and/or the second layer is arranged on the boundary layer by a connecting element.


20240214885.DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MACHINE LEARNING IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BASED ON RADIO CELLS_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Hugues Narcisse Tchouankem of Hemmingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Maximilian Stark of Hamburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H04W36/00, G06N20/00

CPC Code(s): H04W36/00833



Abstract: a device and method for machine learning in a telecommunications network based on radio cells. a connection handover in the telecommunications network, in which a mobile terminal switches from one radio cell of the telecommunications network to another radio cell of the telecommunications network during a call connection or a data connection without interrupting this connection, is carried out as a function of a parameter. a series of observations of a property of a signal received by the mobile terminal in the telecommunications network is recorded. a series of observations of a signal, transmitted by a network device in the telecommunications network, for connection handover is recorded. a model for determining an estimated value for the parameter is determined as a function of the series of observations, and the estimated value is determined with the model.


20240215170.ELECTRONIC MODULE AND CONTACT ARRANGEMENT_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Irfan AYDOGMUS of NUERTINGEN (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H05K1/18, H01R12/52, H01R12/58

CPC Code(s): H05K1/186



Abstract: an electronic module. the electronic module includes a circuit carrier having an electrical and/or electronic circuit. this circuit is completely embedded in an encapsulation molding compound. the electronic module includes an electrically contactable outer contact connection arranged on the enclosure, which has a press-fit zone. the contact connection is electrically connected to the electrical and/or electronic circuit on an upper side of the circuit carrier facing the press-fit zone. in the region of the press-in zone, the contact connection in the enclosure is free of the encapsulating compound. the contact connection is accommodated in a cavity of a holding frame made of a plastics material. the cavity is formed by a closed wall running around the contact connection, which rests on the upper side of the circuit carrier and projects in a direction of the press-fit zone. the wall separates the cavity from the encapsulating compound.


Robert Bosch GmbH patent applications on June 27th, 2024