This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Inventio Ag. Active years: 2003.
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Years Active: 2003
Title: Innovations by Markus Schenkel in Elevator Technology
Introduction
Markus Schenkel is a notable inventor based in Dietikon, Switzerland. He has made significant contributions to the field of elevator technology, particularly through his innovative patent that enhances the accuracy of elevator car position information.
Latest Patents
Schenkel holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus for generating elevator car position information." This invention involves an apparatus and method that generates hoistway information from images of surface patterns of a hoistway component, such as a guide rail, which are sensed by a CCD line camera. The image data is processed through a first correlator that uses the incremental position of a new image and the absolute position of a preceding image to estimate the position. This estimated position is then input into a second correlator, which locates the relevant database sector where the stored image is situated. The second correlator compares the new image with the stored image and determines the absolute position of the elevator car, which is then transmitted to the elevator control.
Career Highlights
Markus Schenkel is currently employed at Inventio AG, a company known for its advancements in elevator technology. His work has been instrumental in improving the efficiency and reliability of elevator systems.
Collaborations
Schenkel has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Anton Gunzinger and Gert Silberhorn, contributing to the innovative environment at Inventio AG.
Conclusion
Markus Schenkel's contributions to elevator technology through his patent demonstrate his commitment to innovation in the field. His work continues to influence the development of more efficient elevator systems.