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Stadtbergen, Germany

Burkhard Kuhls

USPTO Granted Patents = 14


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 113(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • 2-80687 Munchen, DE (1997)
  • München, DE (2002)
  • Munich, DE (2004 - 2007)
  • Stadtbergen, DE (2009 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 6,126 
 
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 832,718 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2016

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9262617 - Method for providing software to be used by a control unit of a vehicle (2016-02-16),
2. 8886943 - Authentication of a vehicle-external device (2014-11-11),
3. 8380978 - Electrical system of a motor vehicle with a master security module (2013-02-19),
4. 8319622 - System for enabling the functionality of a sequence control system stored in a controller of a motor vehicle (2012-11-27),
5. 8249772 - Electric wiring system of a motor vehicle with an authentication apparatus (2012-08-21),
6. 8149135 - Data exchange system and method between two or more vehicles to which identification information is assigned (2012-04-03),
7. 7899558 - Updating and/or expanding the functionality of sequence control of at least one control unit (2011-03-01),
8. 7748043 - Method for authenticating, in particular, software components that can be loaded into a control unit of a motor vehicle (2010-06-29),
9. 7584350 - Method for booting up software in the boot sector of a programmable read-only memory (2009-09-01),
10. 7583186 - Utilization-dependent data representation in a motor vehicle (2009-09-01),
11. 7197637 - Authorization process using a certificate (2007-03-27),
12. 6816971 - Signature process (2004-11-09),
13. 6470393 - Interface for a data node of a data network (2002-10-22),
14. 5687721 - Measurement device for non-invasively determining the concentration of (1997-11-18),

Title: Burkhard Kuhls: Innovator in Vehicle Control Systems

Introduction

Burkhard Kuhls is a notable inventor based in Stadtbergen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle control systems, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the security and functionality of software used in motor vehicles.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for providing software to be used by a control unit of a vehicle. This method involves signing the software according to a public-key method to prevent falsification, utilizing the secret key of a software signature site. The integrity of the signed software is then verified using the public key that complements the secret key. Another significant patent involves a method for authenticating a vehicle-external device within a bus system of a motor vehicle. This method includes an authentication device that transmits an authentication request to the external device, which signs the request with a secret key. The authentication device then verifies the signature using the corresponding public key.

Career Highlights

Burkhard Kuhls has worked with prominent companies, including Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, where he has applied his expertise in vehicle technology. His innovative approaches have contributed to advancements in vehicle security and control systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kuhls has collaborated with notable professionals in the industry, including Harry Knechtel and Josef Wagenhuber. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Burkhard Kuhls stands out as a key figure in the development of secure vehicle control systems. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and safety in automotive technology.

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