Karlheinz Blankenbach

• Electronic Displays & LEDs
• (Otpical) Measurements
• Electronics
• Software

1987 - Dr.
Universtät Ulm
Germany

1985 - Diplom (University), Physics (Natural Sciences)
Universität Ulm
Germany

1988 - 1995 - Daimler AG - Germany

Project Manager and R&D Displays

Journal article

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B., ALAUDDIN, A. (2025). Optical Measurements and Evaluations of Switchable Privacy Displays. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., EGER, L., ULMER, P. (2025). Comparison of Perceived Brightness and Colorfulness for Different Display Technologies. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ALAUDDIN, A., CIVANLAR, B. (2025). Optical Measurements and Evaluations of Switchable Privacy Displays. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., EGER, L., ULMER, P., STOLITZKA, D. (2025). Comparison of Perceived Brightness and Colorfulness for Different Display Technologies. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B., ALAUDDIN, A. (2025). Switchable Privacy Displays with Liquid Crystals and Collimated Backlight: Techniques and Measurements. SID Information Display Magazine, pp. 862-865.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Safe Driving. Optics and Photonics News .

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Automotive Applications. SID Information Display Magazine, https://doi.org/10.1002/msid.1534.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., BURKE, J., PAK, A., RENTSCHLER, T. (2023). Camera calibration as machine learning problem using dense phase shifting pattern, checkerboards, and different cameras. Proceedings of SPIE, 12438, pp. 1-13. Washington.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A. (2022). Development and improvement of a photonics instrument for light scattering metrology. Proceedings of SPIE, 12008, pp. 13.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., SERTKAYA, Y. (2022). Rauscharmes photonisches Instrument zur Streulichtmessung. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., SPÄTH, F., WOHLGEMUTH, V., REBER, A., RANK, M., HEINRICH, A. (2021). Improved light scattering characterization by BSDF of automotive interior and 3D printed materials. Proceedings of SPIE, 11693, pp. 13.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., HEINRICH, A. (2021). Improved optical light scattering measurements by BSDF. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., SPÄTH, F., MAJER, P. (2020). Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials by BSDF. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., KOOP, K., NAJIBA, F., ULRICH, M., HERTLEIN, F. (2020). Advanced Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials for Premium Visual Quality. Proceedings of SPIE, pp. 11.

Article in Proceedings

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ULMER, P., EGER, L., STOLITZKA, D. (2025). Benefits of the Helmholtz-Kohlrausch Effect for Automotive Displays. Digest of Technical Papers of the 32nd Annual “Vehicle Displays and Interfaces” (VDI) (pp. 41-46). Digest of Technical Papers.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ULMER, P., EGER, L., STOLITZKA, D. (2025). Comparison of Perceived Brightness and Colorfulness vs. Display Technology. Proceedings of the International Meeting on Information Display .

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ALAUDDIN, A. (2025). Switchable Privacy: Optical Measurements and Evaluation for Safe Driving. (pp. 134-137). Proceedings of the International Conference on Display Technology (ICDT).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B., ALAUDDIN, A. (2025). Switchable Privacy Displays: Measurements & Evaluations. (pp. 12-13). electronic displays Conference.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., FRANK, P. (2024). Reliable and “good” camera calibration based on machine learning inspired workflow: parameter study and experimental results. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., MANN, I., FORSTER, F. (2024). Reflective and bistable e-paper for smart and AI-controlled escape route signage. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., FORSTER, F., MANN, I. (2024). Advanced Escape Route System using Bistable E-Paper Displays and Dynamic Rerouting. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., LINK, C., WINKLE, M. (2024). Geometry Measurements with Image Processing and Forward Projection. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays: Measurements & Parameters for Standardization. Proceedings of the International Meeting on Information Display .

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Automotive Switchable Privacy Displays: Measurements and Evaluations. Proceedings of Eurodisplay.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., K. BREZING, K., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). RGB LED matrix display for augmented driving for higher traffic safety. Proc. SPIE 12443. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., EREL, E. (2023). Development and evaluation of a photonics instrument for precise beam profile measurements by a XY-stage. Proc. SPIE 12428. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). Augmented Information by Graphics Pillar-to-Pillar RGB LED Display at the Base of the Windscreen: Design, Measurements & Evaluation. Digest of Technical Papers, 34.4; 2023;54 (pp. 495-498).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). Grafisches “Scheibenwurzel-Display” zur Erhöhung der Verkehrssicherheit. ISSN: 1614-8436 – urn:nbn:de:0287-2023-A041-1 (pp. 1-4). DgaO Proceedings.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., BREZING, K. (2021). Evaluation of luminance vs. brightness for automotive RGB LED light guides in autonomous cars. Proceedings Volume 11874 (pp. 1-15). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., RICHTER, M. (2021). New Approaches for Multi-View Displays by Circular Display. Proceedings Volume 11708 (pp. 1-9). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2021). Improved Light Scattering Characterization by BSDF of Automotive Interior and 3D Printed Materials. Proceedings Volume 11693 (pp. 1-13). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2021). Messung der Streulichtverteilungsfunktionen verschiedener Materialien für den Fahrzeuginnenraum. Licht 2021 (pp. 567-577).

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., DAUBNER, M. (2021). High Quality Automotive Interior Lighting. Licht 2021 (pp. 553-567).

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S. (2020). LED-based automotive exterior displays and interior signage for autonomous cars. Advances in Display Technologies X (pp. 104 -115).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2020). Advanced optical characterization of automotive interior materials for premium visual quality. Light-Emitting Devices, Materials, and Applications XXIV (pp. 204 - 214).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2020). Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials by BSDF. DGaO Jahrestagung.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S. (2020). Evaluation of Advanced Automotive Interior Lighting using “Pixelated” RGB LEDs. DGaO Jahrestagung.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2020). Advanced optical characterization of automotive interior materials for premium visual quality. Proceedings Volume 11302 (pp. 1-11). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2020). LED-based automotive exterior displays and interior signage for autonomous cars. Proceedings Volume 11304 (pp. 1-12). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

Online Publication

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Automotive Applications. SID Information Display online, United States.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Safe Driving. Optics and Photonics News , United States.

Working Paper

BLANKENBACH, K. (2020). All Papers, Books and Presentations see www.displaylabor.de. John Wiley and Sons.

Membership

since 2017

Member of ISELED alliance (www.iseled.com)

Germany

Member of the board of an academic association

since 2015

Member/Vice Chairman "Automotive/Vehicular Displays and HMI Technologies" @ Society for Information Display" (www.sid.org)

Society for Information Display (SID) United States

2004 - 2008

Chairman Steering Committee EU project "adria" (advanced displays research initiative)

adria (advanced displays research initiative) Germany

since 2001

Chairman "German Flat Panel Forum" (www.displayforum.de)

Deutsches Flachdisplay Forum Germany

since 1999

Chairman "ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS" Conference, see www.electronic-displays.de

ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS Germany

Leader of a project in cooperation with a company; the project length is typically not less than one semester but could be limited to one semester

since 1998

R&D projects granted by industry and government, see http://www.displaylabor.de (click on English flag)

Hochschule Pforzheim Germany