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Roetgesbuettel, Germany

Sandra Kleinau

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Autonomous Vehicles. Top assignees: Volkswagen Ag, Audi Ag. Active years: 2018-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sandra Kleinau. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sandra-kleinau

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 45(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 3,764 
 
Volkswagen Ag
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 3,592 
 
Audi Ag
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2018-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Automated Driving
Vehicle Communication
Cooperative Maneuvers
Traffic Management
Data Processing
Autonomous Control
Driving Intention
Vehicle Characterization
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12313410 - Method, apparatus and computer program for a vehicle (2025-05-27),
2. 11904898 - Method, computer program and apparatus for controlling operation of a vehicle equipped with an automated driving function (2024-02-20),
3. 11532185 - Method for a data processing system for maintaining an operating state of a first autonomous vehicle and method for a data processing system for managing a plurality of autonomous vehicles (2022-12-20),
4. 11189176 - Method, devices and computer program for initiating or carrying out a cooperative driving maneuver (2021-11-30),
5. 11180150 - Method for the autonomous or partly autonomous execution of a cooperative driving maneuver (2021-11-23),
6. 10964216 - Method for providing information about a vehicle's anticipated driving intention (2021-03-30),
7. 10800414 - Automatic controller of a vehicle during starting (2020-10-13),
8. 10796168 - Device and method for the characterization of objects (2020-10-06),
9. 10766493 - Method and automatic control systems for determining a gap in traffic between two vehicles for a lane change of a vehicle (2020-09-08),
10. 10762778 - Device, method, and computer program for capturing and transferring data (2020-09-01),
11. 10760926 - Method for plausibility checking of measured values of a mobile device (2020-09-01),
12. 10752244 - Devices, method and computer program for providing information about an expected driving intention (2020-08-25),
13. 10607422 - Method for a data processing system for maintaining an operating state of a first autonomous vehicle and method for a data processing system for managing a plurality of autonomous vehicles (2020-03-31),
14. 10488862 - Method for communication between a control station which externally controls an automatically traveling vehicle and a further traffic participant as well as an automatically traveling vehicle (2019-11-26),
15. 10431092 - Method for performing a cooperative driving maneuver (2019-10-01),

Title: **Sandra Kleinau: Innovator in Automated Vehicle Technology**

Introduction

Sandra Kleinau is a prominent inventor based in Rötgesbüttel, Germany, known for his significant contributions to the field of automated vehicle technology. With a remarkable portfolio of 19 patents, Kleinau has dedicated his career to advancing the functionality and safety of transportation vehicles through innovative methods and systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Kleinau has developed several groundbreaking patents. One of his notable patents is a method, apparatus, and computer program designed for transportation vehicles. This invention allows vehicles to determine the positions of other transportation vehicles by utilizing received collective perception messages, enhancing situational awareness and safety on the roads. The method involves processing information regarding the absolute position of a vehicle generating the message and the relative positions of other vehicles it perceives. By placing these vehicles on a map, it improves navigation and correlates their positions with the road they are traveling on.

Another significant patent introduced by Kleinau pertains to controlling the operation of vehicles equipped with automated driving functions. This patented method includes determining the signal state of traffic lights through vehicle sensors and validating this information to establish an appropriate operational mode for the vehicle. This technology aims to facilitate smoother vehicular operations and improve traffic management in automated driving scenarios.

Career Highlights

Sandra Kleinau has had a notable career, working with prestigious automotive companies such as Volkswagen AG and Audi AG. His tenure at these organizations allowed him to utilize his expertise in vehicle technology and contribute to the development of advanced automotive systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kleinau has collaborated with various industry professionals, including colleagues Bernd Rech and Monique Engel. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment for innovation and have driven the advancement of new vehicular technologies.

Conclusion

With 19 patents to his name, Sandra Kleinau stands out as a visionary inventor in the domain of automated vehicle technology. His efforts in creating methods and systems that enhance vehicle functionality and safety are paving the way for the future of transportation. As the industry evolves, Kleinau's innovations will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of vehicles.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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