Siemens AG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160071638 | SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET DEVICE INCLUDING A CRYOGENIC COOLING BATH AND COOLING PIPES - In a method for cooling a superconducting magnet device suitable for magnetic resonance imaging, and a cooling system, a small quantity of cryogen is used by cooling the magnet coils of the magnet device by a cooling pipe assembly, the cooling pipe assembly having one or more cooling pipes through which a cryogen flows. The one or more cooling pipes are in close thermal contact with the magnet coils. Liquid cryogen is filled into a cryogen vessel to provide a cryogenic temperature for at least parts of the magnet device for superconducting operation. The magnet coils are cooled during energizing of the magnet device by this cooling pipe assembly. | 03-10-2016 |
20160047739 | Absorption spectrometer and method for measuring the concentration of a gaseous component of interest in a measurement gas - Absorption spectrometer and method for measuring the concentration of a gaseous component of interest in a measurement gas, wherein to compensate influence of changes in an optical path length in the absorption spectrometer on a measured result, light from the laser is modulated with at least one pilot frequency in the MHz range, the measurement signal is analyzed in a phase-sensitive manner for the pilot frequency, phase information obtained during this analysis is compared with phase information obtained during calibration of the absorption spectrometer, where the measured result is corrected as a function of the difference between the two items of phase information. Alternatively, light from the laser is modulated with two pilot frequencies, where signal components contained in the measurement signal with the pilot frequencies are detected in a phase-sensitive manner and the difference between the phase information of the two signal components obtained in this operation is analyzed. | 02-18-2016 |
20150154130 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATION DEVICE - A method for operating an automation device having a CPU module that is configured to effect read or write access to local peripherals that are each provided with two interface modules that are each wired up in ring form to an input/output controller, wherein peripheral access operations are executed via one of the rings or via both rings, and wherein a redundancy manager that is provided for each ring is used to logically interrupt the respective ring in a normal mode and to initiate ring reconfiguration for this ring in the event of a physical ring interruption so as to provide a basis for allowing peripheral access operations during the actual period of this ring reconfiguration. | 06-04-2015 |
20150137653 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH HOUSING SEGMENTS AND STATOR SEGMENTS - In summary, the invention relates to an electric machine having a housing, a stator which is arranged in the housing and a rotatable rotor arranged inside the stator, wherein the housing comprises at least two housing segments, and the stator comprises at least two stator segments, and a method for manufacturing such a machine. In order to provide an electric machine which has favourable transportation and installation properties together with a high output power and permits a precisely adjustable air gap to be made available despite customary fabrication tolerances of its components, it is proposed that it be possible to secure each of the stator segments individually to one of the housing segments by means of, in each case, at least one mechanically detachable connection. | 05-21-2015 |
20150068360 | GEARED MOTOR SERIES - The invention relates to a gear motor series having two pinions with different numbers of teeth (z | 03-12-2015 |
20140077800 | MAGNETIC FIELD APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD APPARATUS - A magnetic field apparatus comprises a generator for generating a magnetic field of the magnetic field apparatus and a sensor for measuring the interaction between electrical charge carriers in an object and the magnetic field, wherein the electrical as charge carriers and the magnetic field are in relative motion to each other. The magnetic field apparatus may in particular be an MRI apparatus and the sensor may use the magnetohydrodynamic effect for deriving a cardiac trigger signal at any target area positioned off-centre to the heart. | 03-20-2014 |
20130284970 | HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM FOR SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS - A heat transfer medium for solar thermal systems, a solar salt, contains nitrate salts. By admixing Ba and/or Sr are added to Li—Na—K—NO | 10-31-2013 |
20130085719 | APPLICATION-GENERATED FUNCTION BLOCK FOR DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN CONTROL PROGRAMS AND BUILDING AUTOMATION OBJECTS - A system, process, and method for modeling a building automation system is provided that permits a control program to easily and efficiently add field devices, gather data from, and provide data to field devices, iterate though all field devices in a hierarchical structure, poll the field devices, evaluate the results, and react accordingly. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY NAMING OBJECTS IN A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A system, process, and method for modeling a building automation system is provided that permits a control program to easily and efficiently add building automation devices and automatically name them to improve efficiency and reduce errors. | 04-04-2013 |
20130079620 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN ENDOSCOPY IMAGE - In a method for processing a generated digital endoscopy image of a patient, those pixels that depict a body region of a patient are determined as image points in the endoscopy image, in a processor. In the processor, a color value is derived for image point using the value of the associated pixel, and an area portion associated with each image point is derived for the color value. A color area is derived for each color value, as the sum of all area portions of the image points having that color value. An evaluation measure of the endoscopy image is then implemented in the processor using the respective color areas. | 03-28-2013 |
20120228413 | METHOD OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY IN AN ORE SEPARATION PROCESS BY MEANS OF HYDROPHOBIC MAGNETIC PARTICLES BY TARGETED INPUT OF MECHANICAL ENERGY - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises the following steps (A) contacting of the mixture comprising at least one first material and at least one second material with at least one magnetic particle in the presence of at least one dispersion medium so that the at least one first material and the at least one magnetic particle agglomerate, (B) if appropriate, addition of further dispersion medium to the dispersion obtained in step (A), (C) separation of the agglomerate from step (A) or (B) from the mixture by application of a magnetic field, (D) and dissociation of the agglomerate separated off in step (C) in order to obtain the at least one first material and the at least one magnetic particle separately, with an energy input of at least 10 kW/m | 09-13-2012 |
20120211403 | METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING MAGNETICALLY SEPARATED COMPONENTS FROM ORE SUSPENSIONS AND FOR REMOVING SAID COMPONENTS FROM A MAGNETIC SEPARATOR AT A LOW LOSS RATE - The present invention relates to a process for separating magnetic constituents from an aqueous dispersion comprising these magnetic constituents and nonmagnetic constituents by passing the aqueous dispersion through a reactor space in which the aqueous dispersion is separated by means of a magnet installed on the outside of the reactor space into at least one stream I comprising the magnetic constituents and at least one stream II comprising the nonmagnetic constituents, wherein the magnetic constituents in stream I are treated with a flushing stream, a reactor comprising a reactor space, at least one magnet installed on the outside of the reactor space, at least one inlet, at least one outlet for a stream I and at least one outlet for a stream II and at least one facility for treating stream I with a flushing stream, and also the use of this reactor in the process of the invention. | 08-23-2012 |
20120192757 | BRAKE SYSTEM HAVING SMART ACTUATOR FOR BRAKING A RAIL-GUIDED VEHICLE - A brake system for braking a rail vehicle has an actuator, which is equipped for installation in its totality in a bogie of the rail vehicle and provided with a braking force F so as to create a braking movement of at least one pressing part, and an energy storage device which is connected to the actuator via a supply line. A brake controller supplies control signals for controlling the brake system, which enables secure braking of the rail vehicle. The actuator has a control connection, which is connected to the brake controller for receiving the control signals via a data line, wherein the control connection is connected to a logic unit of the actuator that is configured to set the braking force F in dependence on the control signals. | 08-02-2012 |
20120113259 | Track-side fault detection system and method and apparatus for implementing the same - A track-side fault detection system, includes a central station and at least one field station at the track side, with the field station including a control apparatus and at least two cameras. The cameras shoot a train when said train passes by and send the shot image data to the control apparatus. The control apparatus performs image processing of the image data of the cameras using a built-in GPU and sends the processed image data to the central station via a network. The central station detects a fault of the train according to the image data from the control apparatus of the field station. With the TFDS, the image data processing capability and efficiency can be significantly improved and the installation costs at the field stations can be significantly reduced. | 05-10-2012 |
20120069950 | METHOD AND X-RAY DEVICE FOR CREATING AN X-RAY PROJECTION IMAGE - A method and an X-ray device are disclosed for creating an X-ray projection image of a three-dimensional object under examination and for displaying the projection image. In at least one embodiment, pixel images are recorded from two different perspectives and a projection image is created by overlaying the two pixel images, wherein perspective-related offset of the mapping image pixels is taken into account, pixel-by-pixel, in relation to an imaging surface in the object under examination. | 03-22-2012 |
20120058463 | HYDROPHOBIC, FUNCTIONALIZED PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a stable mixture comprising surface-modified particles which are obtained by reacting metal oxide or semimetal oxide particles with at least one compound selected from among silicon-comprising compounds bearing one, two or three alkoxy radicals and at least one solvent, at least one surface-active substance or a mixture thereof, the use of these particles in systems in which they are brought into contact with at least one solvent, where the mass ratio of solvent to modified particle is greater than 500, and also the use of these particles in agglomeration-deagglomeration cycles. | 03-08-2012 |
20120031196 | Electromagnetic Flowmeter and Method Incorporating the same - An electromagnetic flowmeter for measuring the flow of a medium through a measuring pipe, wherein the flowmeter includes first and second electrodes arranged on opposite sides of the measuring pipe and coupled electrically or capacitively to the medium. A common mode test signal is passed to the first and second electrodes. A third electrode is provided at the top of the measuring pipe for receiving a response signal in response to the test signal passed to the first and second electrodes. The flowmeter also includes a detection device for detecting whether the third electrode is in contact with the medium based on the response signal. | 02-09-2012 |
20120010479 | METHOD, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION IN A TISSUE - Example embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for determining the temperature distribution in a tissue to be ablated and/or in a body tissue of a patient containing the tissue to be ablated. The method includes determining at least one item of information relating to a blood flow associated with at least one of in the tissue to be ablated and in the body tissue containing the tissue to be ablated, such that the item of information originates from a perfusion measurement of at least one of the tissue to be ablated and the body tissue containing the tissue to be ablated. The method includes determining the temperature distribution in the tissue to be ablated and/or in the body tissue containing the tissue to be ablated taking into account the at least one item of information relating to the blood flow. | 01-12-2012 |
20120008530 | Network Node for a Communication Network - A network node for a communication network comprising a first subnetwork and a second subnetwork connected to the first subnetwork, wherein the first subnetwork uses a spanning tree protocol and the second subnetwork uses a second protocol differing from the protocol of the first subnetwork, and the network node is configured as an element for the second subnetwork and is configured for communication within the second subnetwork. In addition, the network node configured by a spanning tree functionality as a spanning tree master node for checking and controlling the second subnetwork in such a way that the second subnetwork is handled or is able to be handled by the spanning tree protocol of the first subnetwork as a virtual network node. | 01-12-2012 |
20110309003 | MAGNETIC HYDROPHOBIC AGGLOMERATES - The present invention relates to an agglomerate of at least one particle P which is hydrophobicized on the surface with at least one first surface-active substance and at least one magnetic particle MP which is hydrophobicized on the surface with at least one second surface-active substance, a process for producing it and also the use of these agglomerates. | 12-22-2011 |
20110303773 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF NONFERROUS METAL ORES BY MEANS OF MULTI-STAGE CONDITIONING - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises at least the following steps:
| 12-15-2011 |
20110303772 | UTILIZATION OF THE NATURALLY OCCURING MAGNETIC CONSTITUENTS OF ORES - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material, at least one second material and magnetic particles, which comprises the following steps (A) at least partial removal of the magnetic particles by application of a magnetic field gradient, optionally in the presence of at least one dispersing medium, to give a mixture comprising at least one first material and at least one second material and a reduced amount of magnetic particles, (B) contacting of the mixture comprising at least one first material and at least one second material from step (A) with magnetic particles so that the at least one first material and the magnetic particles agglomerate, (C) separation of the agglomeration product from the mixture from step (B) by application of a magnetic field gradient and (D) dissociation of the agglomeration product separated off in step (C) in order to obtain the at least one first material and the magnetic particles separately, and also a control and/or regulation device for a corresponding apparatus. | 12-15-2011 |
20110272623 | FORMULATION OF HYDROPHOBIZED MAGNETITE - The present invention relates to a dispersion at least comprising particles comprising at least one magnetic iron oxide as component A and a solvent mixture as component B comprising (B1) 5% to 95% by weight of at least one water-miscible organic solvent LM as component B1 and (B2) 5% to 95% by weight of water as component B2, the sum of components B1 and B2 making 100% by weight, and to a method for producing a dispersion of this kind, comprising at least the steps (I) mixing particles comprising at least one magnetic iron oxide with at least one water-miscible organic solvent LM and water, (II) homogenizing the mixture from step (I), where a shearing energy of at least 2 kW/m | 11-10-2011 |
20110240527 | ENRICHMENT OF ORES FROM MINE TAILINGS - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material in an amount of from 0.001 to 1.0% by weight, based on the total mixture, and at least one second material, which comprises at least the following steps:
| 10-06-2011 |
20110231832 | Application Platform And Method For Operating A Data Processing Arrangement Having Such An Application Platform - An application platform is disclosed together with a method for operating a data processing arrangement on which the application platform is implemented along with at least one application which is executable on the application platform by accessing at least one programming interface of the application platform. In at least one embodiment, in the course of a change of version of the application platform or of a part of the platform, a check is carried out by way of an update module to determine whether a newly-to-be-installed more recent version of the application platform or of the part of the platform is consistent with the existing older version of the application platform or of the part of the platform in terms of the interface specification and/or the behavior of the or each programming interface. If necessary, the update module overwrites the older version with the more recent version. Otherwise the update module installs the more recent version or at least its programming interface in parallel with the existing version or its programming interface. | 09-22-2011 |
20110228371 | Apparatus for Reducing Fringe Interference of Light Created in an Optical System of a Laser Spectroscopy System - An apparatus for reducing fringe interference of light created in the optical system of a laser spectroscopy system comprising an electromagnetic actuator for generating, along a laser path, physical translational vibration of an optical element of the optical system and a control device for controlling the amplitude and frequency of said vibration. The optical element is arranged on a cantilever body which is, at one end, attached to a base by a flexural pivot and, at the other free end, coupled to the electromagnetic actuator, and the control device includes a controller that controls the amplitude of the vibration and a vibration sensor attached to the cantilever body and providing the actual vibration value to the controller to improve fringe interference reduction, especially with longer wavelengths. | 09-22-2011 |
20110219880 | Method and Arrangement for Determining and Monitoring the State of a Rolling Bearing - An arrangement and method for determining and monitoring the state of a rolling bearing, wherein a first sensor signal is captured in the form of a sound emission signal in a first frequency band in the ultrasonic range during operation of the rolling bearing, a second sensor signal is captured in a second frequency band of lower frequency in the ultrasonic range, a first characteristic value for recently occurred damage is determined from the shape of the first sensor signal, a second characteristic value for recently occurred damage is determined from the shape of the second sensor signal, and the state of the rolling bearing is determined by comparing the first characteristic value to a reference value dependent on the speed of the rolling bearing and dependent on the second characteristic value to at least one second reference value dependent on the speed of the rolling bearing. | 09-15-2011 |
20110216950 | Method And Apparatus For Preprocessing And Storing Image Attributes For The Accelerated Display Of Medical Images In Medical Applications - A method and apparatus are disclosed for preprocessing and storing image attributes for the accelerated display of medical images in medical applications. In at least one embodiment, the method includes: assigning image attributes to a medical image, which are characteristic of a medical application which generates a specific visual display of the medical image; adjusting the medical image in accordance with the image attributes; storing the adjusted medical image together with the image attributes; calling up a further or the same medical application, which requires a visual display of the medical image; checking whether the required image attributes for the visual display correspond to the stored image attributes; calling up the stored, modified medical image in the case of a similar or identical correspondence of the image attributes; and visually displaying the recalled medical image. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214041 | Method For Transferring A Number Of Medical Image Data Records And System For Managing Image Data Records - A method is disclosed for transferring a number of medical image data records from a first computation facility to a second computation facility, with the second computation facility sending a transmission confirmation to the first computation facility after transmission is completed. In at least one embodiment, before the image data records are transmitted, a first checksum is determined for all the image data records and sent with the image data records; the first checksum is extracted at the second computation facility and is compared with a second checksum determined from the transmitted image data records in the same manner as the first checksum; and the transmission confirmation indicates a failure if the checksums do not correspond. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213889 | Method For Configuring At Least One Communications Link For Transmitting Medical Image Datasets And System For Managing And/Or Processing Medical Image Datasets - A method is disclosed for configuring at least one communications link for transmitting medical image datasets by means of a special transmission protocol, in particular the DICOM protocol, from a first computing device to at least one second computing device, in particular a plurality of different second computing devices. In at least one embodiment, the transmission performance is determined automatically at the first computing device for a plurality of sets of configuration parameters of the communications link and the set of configuration parameters having the best transmission performance is selected for the configuration. | 09-01-2011 |
20110211498 | Method For Communication Via A Half-Duplex Radio Channel In A Radio Network - A communication method for a radio network, comprising at least two subscribers, wherein a radio channel is used in both directions among the subscribers, but only consecutively in the one and then in the other direction, i.e., not simultaneously in both directions. In accordance with the invention, the subscribers are each specified transmission times in a time period, at which either subscriber is permitted to send a user telegram to the other subscriber, where a detection signal is embedded at the beginning of each user telegram, or such a detection signal precedes the user telegram, and the embedded detection signal is used to notify the receiving subscriber of the assignment of the radio channel. | 09-01-2011 |
20110200166 | Detector Material For A Detector For Use In CT Systems, Detector Element And Detector - A detector material for a detector is disclosed for use in CT systems, particularly in dual-energy CT systems, including a doped semiconductor. In at least one embodiment, the semiconductor is doped with a donator in a concentration, wherein the concentration of the donator corresponds to at least 50% of the maximum solubility thereof in the semiconductor material, and the donator produces flat imperfections having an excitation energy. The flat imperfections can be ionized and can provide additional freely moveable charge carriers. The freely moveable charge carriers can be captured by the spatially separated deep imperfections and thus reduce the number of the charged deep imperfections. In this way, pure time- and radiation-dependent effects, such as polarization, occur more often. The invention further more relates to the use of the detector material in a CT or dual-energy CT system for generating tomographic images of a test object. | 08-18-2011 |
20110185217 | Method and Apparatus for the Realization of a Failsafe Time Function - A method for enabling an oscillating crystal available in a system to be used to generate a software-realized time function, and an apparatus for implementing the method, without requiring additional hardware components, wherein a periodic interrupt signal is generated by the system-internal real-time clock, a table entry with a reference to a routine in an intra-system table is accessed upon receipt of the periodic interrupt signal and a counter is formed by the routine. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184543 | Method and Device for Planning an Industrial Automation Arrangement - A method and a device for planning an industrial automation arrangement, where an object model is generated from data objects, which represent automation components, and from relationships between these objects, a sequence of control actions by a user is used to select the objects from an object library and to relate them to one another. A plurality of sequences of control actions and their respective effects on the object model are stored as respective entity control trees with control steps, where at least two of the entity control trees are selected and used to generate a generalized type control tree using a first comparison, and the type of control tree is used to automatically plan the industrial automation arrangement. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184535 | Apparatus and Method for Simulating a Control Program - An apparatus for accessing a controller, wherein a first control program for controlling a process runs in the controller and the process is actively controlled by a process image of first input signals, which are received by the controller, and first output signals, which are output to the process by the controller. The apparatus comprises an interface for interchanging data with the controller and a computation unit for executing program code instructions of a second control program. The apparatus also includes a comparison device which is configured such that the first output signals can be compared with second output signals and provide a comparison result, where the second output signals can be generated by the second control program, the program code instructions of which differ from the program code instructions of the first control program. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181879 | Method for Detection of Gases by Laser Spectroscopy, and Gas Sensor - A method and a sensor for detecting a target gas by laser spectroscopy using a laser or a laser diode having a monochrome emission wavelength that can be modulated by varying the operating temperature or the operating current. The wavelength range of the target gas comprises a first modulation of the laser or the laser diode over a first large modulation width, in addition to at least two absorption lines of a reference gas and at least one absorption line of the target gas. The absorption lines are used to calibrate the wavelength scale of the laser or the laser diode in relation to the varied operating temperature or operating current, a second modulation of the laser or the laser diode being performed over a second small modulation width, with the at least one absorption line of the target gas, for detecting the target gas. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181398 | Method for Adjusting the Transmission Time of a Continuous Wave and Reader Thereof - A reader and method for adjusting the transmission time of a continuous wave (CW), wherein the method comprises setting an initial value for a response waiting time, sending the CW to a tag after sending a command to the tag and waiting for a response from the tag, judging whether the response from the tag is received within the response waiting time. If the response from the tag is received within the response waiting time, then sending of the CW is stopped and the response waiting time is adjusted. If the response from the tag is still not received beyond the response waiting time, then sending of the CW is stopped. The time for the reader to wait for a response from the tag is far less than 20 ms. Consequently, a command failure can be found early, so as to improve the processing efficiency of an RFID system. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181293 | Method for Diagnosing an Electrical Connection, and Output Assembly - A output assembly and method for diagnosing an electrical connection for reliably identifying a possible wire break to a load in redundantly connected output assemblies in which a control device for operating a switching device is configured such that the control device subjects the measured value to a test criterion, wherein satisfaction of the test criterion initially noted in the output assembly as a diagnosis fault, and the test criterion is applied cyclically within a time period comprising a waiting time, and wherein another output assembly performs a switch-off test during this time, thus allowing a statement to be made as to whether a wire break is present. | 07-28-2011 |
20110178614 | Method for Safely Parameterizing an Electrical Device - A method for safely parameterizing an electrical device, wherein a parameter input by a user on a control unit is transmitted to the electrical device and stored therein with write protection, the stored parameter is transmitted back to the control unit and displayed at the control unit for confirmation by the user, and the user confirmation is transmitted to the electrical device. In accordance with the invention, the stored parameter is transmitted back together with the name of the parameter, with a code generated by the device and in a data format which cannot be processed by the control unit. The returned parameter, the name of the returned parameter and the code are displayed for the user on the control unit, and the confirmation is checked in the electrical device to determine whether the confirmation contains the code. | 07-21-2011 |
20110176467 | Communication Method, System and Network Nodes in a Low Power Communication Network - The present invention provides a communication method in a low power communication network, a corresponding low power communication network system and a network node, which enables low power consumption by the data transmission node in the low power communication network while ensuring the communication efficiency of the low power communication network. In this case, the network comprises a first network node and a second network node; the first network node transmits a beacon frame, said beacon frame is used to indicate the time for data transmission by the first network node; the second network node detects said beacon frame to synchronize its data transmission with the first network node. Furthermore, the first network node transmits a dummy beacon frame before it transmits the beacon frame, said dummy beacon frame is used to indicate the time for transmitting the beacon frame; the second network node detects the dummy beacon frame before it detects the beacon frame to acquire the time for transmitting the beacon frame, and carries out data transmission with the first network node synchronously after it has detected the beacon frame. | 07-21-2011 |
20110166675 | Function Module And Coupling Module For A Switch Device Control And System For Switch Device Control - A functional module for a switch device control is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the functional module includes—a communication unit having a communication interface for communicating with at least one further functional module and/or at least one coupling module,—a control unit connected to the communication unit and designed to receive signals transmitted from the at least one further functional module and/or the at least one coupling module to the communication unit and to transmit switch commands via the communication unit to the at least one further functional module and/or the at least one coupling module,—a first control current interface for the electric connection to a first switch device or an external energy supply unit, and—a second control current interface for supplying control current to the at least one further functional module and/or the at least one coupling module. | 07-07-2011 |
20110153056 | Functional Mechatronic Objects - A method for designing products or industrial systems, wherein comprising the steps of providing software objects representing parts, functions and/or artifacts of the product or the industrial systems are provided, where a software object comprises data for characterizing the software object and interfaces for intercommunication of the software objects and for communication with the environment of the product or the industrial system. The software objects are then assembled by interconnecting the software over the interfaces to design a product or an industrial system. | 06-23-2011 |
20110136524 | Energy and Time-Efficient Set-Up of a Wireless Communication System - The invention relates to a method for the wireless communication between a base station and several devices. The base station monitors the non-use of the transmission of a device telegram to the base station in a time range, or in several consecutive time ranges, between two synchronization signals (S) in the communication mode and after a duration (Tping) of non-use emits an identification telegram (GWping). | 06-09-2011 |
20110131016 | Parallel Navigation in a Plurality of CAD Models - A method for representing a plurality of computer aided design (CAD) models, wherein objects are compared between the CAD models, objects that match between the CAD models are selected, and the CAD models are aligned uniformly using the selected objects. | 06-02-2011 |
20110120954 | SELECTIVE MATERIALS SEPARATION USING MODIFIED MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a process of the invention for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises the steps:
| 05-26-2011 |
20110120919 | INORGANIC PARTICLES COMPRISING AN ORGANIC COATING THAT CAN BE HYDROPHILICALLY/HYDROPHOBICALLY TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises the following steps:
| 05-26-2011 |
20110106363 | Arrangement and Method for Controlling a Drive of an Automotive, Driverless Transportation Device - An arrangement and a method for controlling a drive of an automotive, driverless transportation device, wherein the drive of a driverless transportation device or the drives of a plurality of driverless transportation device is or are controlled by means of a stationary control device. Here, a chain of light sources which is embodied as a running light is arranged along a route of the driverless transportation device, wherein at least two optical sensors for sensing the running light are arranged one behind the other on the driverless transportation device. The at least two sensors are connected to the drive of the driverless transportation device such that the driverless transportation device essentially synchronously follows at least one illuminated segment of the running light, and the stationary control device is configured to control the running light. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the mechanical drag chain conveyors. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102293 | Antenna Assembly - An antenna module that includes two directional antennae arranged in a back-to-back manner, and a converter. The converter realizes conversion between an omnidirectional antenna mode and a directional antenna mode by switching on two directional antennae simultaneously or by switching on one of the directional antennas. Alternatively, the antenna module includes a horizontal polarization antenna, a vertical polarization antenna and a converter, where the converter provides the conversion between the horizontal polarization antenna mode and the vertical polarization antenna mode by switching on the horizontal polarization antenna or the vertical polarization antenna. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100786 | Weighbelt Feeder Apparatus - A weighbelt feeder comprising a pair of metallic side rails along which moves a conveyor belt for transporting a material across said apparatus. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sheet metal frames spaced longitudinally apart on the pair of metallic side rails for supporting a mechanical load on the side rails. Each of the plurality of sheet metal frames comprises a support arm and a plurality of cross-arms cantilevered on the support arm and extending between the pair of metallic side rails. The support arm is fixed to a first side rail of the pair of metallic side rails and the free end of at least one of the cross-arms is fixed to a second side rail of the pair of metallic side trails. The apparatus also includes a metallic outer structure supporting the plurality of sheet metal frames and binding the frames into a unitary rigid construction. | 05-05-2011 |
20110076714 | Method for the presence detection of microorganisms in a bioreactor, bioreactor and arrangement - The invention relates to a method for the presence detection of microorganisms in a bioreactor (B), to a bioreactor (B), and to an arrangement for performing the detection method. In order to reduce the staffing expense during the detection analysis of the presence of undesirable microorganisms in a bioreactor (B) after the bioreactor (B) has been cleaned, the detection method is carried out for microorganisms present in a bioreactor (B) such that a) a nutrient medium is selectively applied to defined areas of the bioreactor (B) in a controlled manner by a control unit (SE), b) an incubation having a defined time is performed in the bioreactor (B), c) after the incubation has been completed, the nutrient medium is removed from the defined areas in the bioreactor (B) and fed to an analysis unit (AE), in which the presence of microorganisms or decomposition products is determined, d) the analysis result determined in c) is then sent to the control unit (SE), which based on the results of the analysis selects a suitable process step from the predefined process steps for the further operation of the bioreactor (B). | 03-31-2011 |
20110067979 | Transporting Apparatus for a Vehicle Assembly Plant - A transporting apparatus for a vehicle assembly plant having a base element that is displaceable on a transporting plane, at least two pedestal elements connected to the base element, where each pedestal element is rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the transporting plane. In addition, a support element for holding a vehicle body is connected to each of the at least two pedestal elements, where the support element is moveable eccentrically with respect to the rotational axis of each pedestal element. | 03-24-2011 |
20110064177 | Device and Method for Time Synchronization in a Communication Network - A device and method for time synchronization in a communication network, wherein a virtual clock is produced by a controller in each network node based on the PROFINET-Standard and/or the Precision Transparent Clock Protocol. In contrast to known methods for estimating the time, the time of the virtual clock does not undergo sudden changes. The virtual clock includes a controlled, continuous path. As a result, the virtual clock is particularly suitable for time-critical applications. Here, the estimation of the time of a reference clock is improved by 18-35%. Accordingly, a markedly greater number of network nodes may be synchronized with a predetermined level of accuracy for the time synchronization. | 03-17-2011 |
20110057854 | Identification Tag for Identifying Objects with a Metal Surface - The invention relates to a device for identifying an object ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110043189 | Method for the Secure Acquisition of Multiple Analog Input Signals, Analog Input Circuit, and Measuring Sensor and Measuring Transducer Having an Analog Input Circuit of This Type - A method for securely acquiring multiple analog input signals that are converted using a plurality of A/D converters into corresponding digital single measured values. A first measurement averaging cycle having a predetermined total number of measuring intervals is predetermined by a higher-order control unit. First and second input signals are acquired by first and second A/D converters in a first and second number of measuring intervals, the second number being smaller than the first number. The first and second input signals are averaged to form first and second measured values, respectively. The first input signal is acquired by the second A/D converter in a third number of measuring intervals as at least one further single measured value. A message is output if a deviation of the at least one further single measured value from a single measured value of the first input signals measured by the first A/D converter or from the first measured values averaged up to that point exceeds a maximum permissible absolute value of the deviation. | 02-24-2011 |
20110040531 | Method and System for Identification of Grouping Characteristics - A method and engineering system by which relationships are automatically identifiable between CAD objects of different CAD models, where use of a transformation rule which maps points of the envelope geometry of a first CAD object of a first CAD model onto points in a second CAD model is used such that the points involved in the transformation rule each relate to the same modeled raw component. The transformation rule is applied to at least two CAD objects of the first CAD model. If the transformed points in the second CAD model are surrounded by a common-envelope geometry, this spatial relationship is interpreted as a grouping relationship. A hierarchical data structure is then formed automatically within the engineering system, taking account of the already recognized grouping relationship, and allowing synchronous data keeping. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039297 | Method and Device for Controlling the Fermentation Process - A method and device for controlling a fermenting process, wherein the method comprises collecting samples of biological cells from a fermenting tank, obtaining the state information of the current biological cells based on the collected samples, comparing the state information of the current biological cells with preset target status information to obtain the difference between the state information of the current biological cells and preset target state information, and controlling the feed rate of nutritional solution into the fermenting tank. Real time control of biological fermenting process is thus accomplished based on the state information of the biological cells during fermentation, and the consistency during fermentation is improved. Complicated mathematical modeling and man-made data analysis are not required for the method and device. Real time control of biological fermenting process is accomplished based on a feedback loop with simply calculation, and control delay is not created, and automatic control of cells statement in fermentation is achieved. | 02-17-2011 |
20110037570 | Communication Method for a Radio System and Apparatus and System for Implementing the Method - An apparatus, system and communication method, which is particularly suited for a radio frequency identification system (RFID), wherein a reflection-transmission apparatus is disposed in a radio system and, during a communication process, the reflection and transmission features of reflection-transmission apparatus presented at the radio frequency are changed to introduce a multi-path signal component which changes with time. Consequently, during the communication process, a receiving apparatus receives and combines the multi-path signal component of communication signals and the radio system performs communication by utilizing time diversity effects. The apparatus, system and method provide effective and continued reduction of communication blind spots in the RFID system, thereby improving the overall success rate for the RFID system to read tags and accomplishing a better balance with the overall reading time. | 02-17-2011 |
20110036961 | Modular Apparatus and Assembly - A modular apparatus comprising a mounting rail, a first assembly and a second assembly, wherein the assemblies are arranged on the mounting rail which has a profile configured for attaching the assemblies to a rear wall associated with the assemblies. A space is formed between the rear wall and the mounting rail, and the first assembly is configured to produce an overpressure in the space. In addition, the second assembly is configured such that the overpressure results in a medium, which is located in the space, flowing into the interior of the second assembly, for cooling assemblies. | 02-17-2011 |
20110035524 | Apparatus for Plugging into a Computation System, and Computation System - An apparatus for upgrading a standard PC system to a fail-safe computation system, comprising a plug device for plugging into the computation system, a memory module, a microcontroller, and a first device for generating a first time signal, wherein the microcontroller and the first device interact such that the computation system is provided with the first time signal through the plug device device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032514 | Non-Dispersive Infrared Gas Analyzer - The invention relates to a NDIR-gas analyser comprising an infrared radiation source ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110032099 | Method for Recognizing Theft of a PV Module and a Failure of a Bypass Diode of a PV Module, Corresponding PV Sub-Generator Junction Box, PV Inverter, and Corresponding PV System - A method for recognizing the theft of at least one photovoltaic module of a PV system. The PV system comprises at least one string of serially connected PV modules for supplying a field voltage, where the at least one string is connected in parallel and the PV modules each have a plurality of serially connected PV cells. In addition, bypass diodes connected in an anti-parallel manner are provided for protecting the PV cells. During a non-charging operation, i.e., the evening and at night, a test voltage that is negative relative to the field voltage is connected to the at least one PV string to adjust a test current through the bypass diodes. A theft message is automatically output when at least one of the test current and the test voltage significantly change. | 02-10-2011 |
20110031814 | PV Sub-Generator Junction Box, PV Generator Junction Box, and PV Inverter for a PV System, and PV System - A photovoltaic (PV) sub-generator junction box ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110030928 | Cooling Device and Method - A cooling device for cooling a component comprising a heat sink, a housing having an inner chamber, wherein a volume-changing device is formed to withdraw a fluid into the chamber and to expel the fluid from the chamber, the withdrawal causing a first flow and the expulsion causing cortices which form a second flow. A preheating device is also provided and is configured to convey the first flow and the second flow, and to increase the temperature of the first fluid quantity entrained by the first flow during the withdrawal from an initial temperature to a first temperature, and to increase the second fluid quantity entrained by the second flow, from the first temperature to a second temperature. | 02-10-2011 |
20110022757 | Method for Accessing Control Units Arranged in a Vehicle, Control Program and Communication Control Unit - For control unit access, a vehicle to be checked is identified using an identifier. Control and/or monitoring operations covered by the control unit access are selected. A communication link is set up over a selected vehicle communication interface. Communication devices covered by the selected vehicle communication interface are ascertained. Independent control and/or monitoring operations covered by the control unit access are ascertained, where these operations are associated with available communication means and are not dependent on a superordinate control and/or monitoring operation. A control and/or monitoring operation, which has the greatest number of subordinate dependent control and/or monitoring operations, is selected for execution. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022613 | Method and System for Qualifying CAD Objects - A method and a system for automatically qualifying CAD objects in two different CAx systems, wherein the CAD objects each model components of a physical system. In order to automatically qualify CAD objects in the CAx systems, which describe the same system components, with the same data records, a universal mapping rule is initially determined using system components that are qualified with data records in both CAx systems. The mapping rule is then applied to CAD objects that are qualified with a data records only in one CAx system to respectively identify a CAD object in the other CAx system, where the CAD object represents the same system component and is therefore supposed to be qualified with the same data record. | 01-27-2011 |
20110004664 | Device and Method for Distributing and Forwarding Requests to a Plurality of Web Servers in an Industrial Automation Arrangement - A device and a method for distributing and forwarding requests to a plurality of web servers in an industrial automation arrangement. The device is configured to receive requests addressed to a well-known port, and the web servers are addressable by at least one local address and by means of one port number. The device is also configured to evaluate the destination URLs of the requests, where each of the requests have the same host header of the request and the server addressing components of the destination URLs are possibly identical, a path component of the URL in each case defines one of the web servers, and the device is configured to forward the request to one of the web servers defined by the path information. | 01-06-2011 |
20100332006 | Method and Device for Visualizing an Installation of Automation Systems Together with a Workpiece - A method and a device for visualizing a workpiece in a visualized model of an automated installation. In accordance with the invention, the method comprises making available a selection device to the user of the visualized model of the automated installation, visualizing the automated installation together with the workpiece and centering the workpiece in the visualized model of the automated installation, where the selection device is used by the user to preselect the workpiece. | 12-30-2010 |
20100320835 | DEVICE FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE - A device for operating a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an energy feed device is connected to a drive device via a drive rectifier, and to an energy store via an energy storage rectifier. In at least one embodiment, there is provision that the energy storage rectifier can be reconfigured. Its output is connected to the energy store and to the drive device via switches, with the result that the energy storage rectifier can be connected to the drive device instead of to the energy store. | 12-23-2010 |
20100313259 | Method for Establishing a Secure Connection from a Service Technician to a Component of an Automation Environment that can be Remotely Diagnosed and/or Maintained and is Experiencing Failure - A method for establishing a secure connection from a service technician to a component of an automation environment that can be remotely diagnosed and/or maintained and is experiencing failure. A service certificate is required for establishing the secure connection, wherein a secure initial connection is first established to the automation environment by the service technician using a one-time password. With the initial connection, a service certificate required for establishing the secure connection to the component of the automation environment experiencing the failure is subsequently transmitted from the automation environment to the service technician. The secure connection from the service technician to the component experiencing the failure is then established by means of the service certificate. The invention further relates to an automation environment that is suitable for carrying out a method of said kind. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309902 | Radio Communication System, Coordinator Unit and Communications Terminal - A radio communication system comprising a coordinator unit and at least one communications terminal configured for the radio communication system in which access to the radio resource is performed in accordance with time-division multiplexing, wherein the radio resource is divided into determinate time frames, the coordinator unit assigns to the at least one communications terminal, at least one useful data transmission time slot whose temporal position is determined in sequential time frames with respect to the beginning of the particular time frame, and the individual time frames are structured such that they contain a synchronization time slot, at least one useful data transmission time slot of equal length and one additional dynamic time slot. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309200 | Method and Data Processing Appliance for the Production and for the Output of a Multidimensional Chart Having at Least Two Graphs - A method and data processing appliance for the producing and outputting a multi-dimensional chart having at least two graphs, wherein for each of the graphs which are to be presented an area between the graph and an abscissa is provided with a respective fill color or with a respective fill pattern, the graphs and the associated areas are presented in presentation planes located above one another, and wherein a respective graph and the associated area in a lower presentation plane are concealed by a graph and the associated area in a higher presentation plane. Here, the chart is produced and output in sections, wherein for each section of the abscissa a first of the graphs and the area associated with the graphs are presented using a higher value in a lower presentation plane and a second of the graphs and the associated area thereof are presented using a lower value in a higher presentation plane. As a result, each graph and a portion of its area are visible in each section. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309054 | Method for Increasing the Location Accuracy for Unsynchronized Radio Subscribers - The invention relates to a method for increasing the location accuracy for unsynchronized radio subscribers, in which phase evaluation is used to ascertain the position of a transmitter which is to be located. The transmitter to be located and a further transmitter, whose location is known, respectively send a sequence of N signals to at least two receivers, wherein the transmission channel to be used for transmitting a signal is varied, in line with the invention, on the basis of a prescribed, symmetrical hopping scheme. The advantageous characteristics of the hopping scheme and the additional application of the TDOA (time difference of arrival) principle mean that highly accurate location is possible. | 12-09-2010 |
20100304602 | Automation Appliance Having A Terminal Module - An automation appliance includes a terminal module, in which a function module that is plugged into the terminal module, the automation device being suitable for modular extension by arranging in a row further terminal modules. The terminal module comprises a first holding device for holding the function module, a second holding device including a first contact device for holding a connecting module which has a second contact device, where a supply voltage for the function module is passable through the connecting module, and where a voltage monitoring device for monitoring the supply voltage is integrated in the function module. | 12-02-2010 |
20100303055 | Method for Assigning Data Messages to Time Slots in a Wireless Data Bus System Having Hidden Subscribers - A method for assigning data messages to time slots in a wireless data bus system having hidden subscribers (“hidden nodes”), wherein each subscriber is initially assigned at least one time slot for exclusive use per transmission cycle and the time slot can be engaged by another subscriber for use in the event of non-use by the subscriber. Moreover, an engagement matrix is provided which records, for each subscriber, those time slots of other subscribers for which engagement is permitted in a data message cycle. In accordance with the invention, the engagement matrix is configured to block at least the engagement of the time slot of another subscriber for a subscriber if it is another subscriber (“hidden node”) that cannot be reached by radio by the subscriber. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302085 | Field Device Having an Analog Output - A field device having an analog output, i.e., a measuring transducer, for process instrumentation having a 4-20 mA interface as the analog output. For digital-to-analog conversion, a digital value is split into a digital coarse portion and a digital fine portion. Depending on the digital coarse portion, a first analog signal is generated using a pulse width modulator having a downstream mounted low path filter and a signal above the analog output signal, and a second output signal using a pulse width modulator also having a downstream mounted low path filter with a signal below the analog output signal. The analog signals are supplied to a third pulse width modulator controlled with the digital fine portion, where a low-pass filter (TP | 12-02-2010 |
20100301235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IRRADIATION OF A MOVING TARGET VOLUME - A method of determining an actual, especially an actual effective, radiation dose distribution of a moving target volume includes detecting first and further positions of volume elements of the target volume in a first and at least one further motional state of the moving target volume, determining transformation parameters by transformation of the first positions into the further positions, irradiating the moving target volume in accordance with an irradiation plan which comprises a plurality of raster points to be irradiated, wherein during the irradiation of a raster point it is detected which of the motional states is occupied by the moving target volume, assigning raster points to subirradiation plans and determining the actual effective dose for each of the plurality of volume elements, in each case from contributions from the raster points of the subirradiation plans using the transformation parameters. Calculation and application of correction parameters which compensate for changes, caused by movement, to the position of the Bragg maximum and to the biologically effective dose applied. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299546 | Method for Operating a Control Computer - A method for operating a control computer connected to a system to be controlled. The system is connected to a power supply line by a first switch, with the control computer being shut down by execution of a control command to enter an idle state. An uncoordinated switching of the control computer and the system is thereby avoided and operational reliability is increased. | 11-25-2010 |
20100287255 | Automation Device and Automation System - An automation device comprising a first functional unit, a second functional unit, a first network connection for connection to a first data network and a bus master unit for connecting a peripheral component. The first functional unit includes a first interface unit that is assigned a first network address, and the second functional unit includes a second interface unit that is assigned a second network address. A partitioning device can be used to logically partition an address space of the peripheral component, and a first address space can be directly assigned, as a partitioned part of the address space, to a superordinate computation unit that can be connected through the first network connection. | 11-11-2010 |
20100283443 | Circuit Arrangement for Supplying An Output Current to a Load - A circuit arrangement for supplying an output current to a load which is useable in power supplies and is connectable in parallel to other circuit arrangements, wherein effects of component tolerances on a uniform working load are avoided. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282990 | Actuating Device for an On/off Valve - An actuating device for an on/off valve having a pneumatic drive that is connected to a compressed air supply by a solenoid valve, wherein when driven with a control voltage, the solenoid valve ventilates the pneumatic drive with the compressed air and, when the control voltage is not present, vents the pneumatic drive. The pneumatic drive moves the on/off valve into an operating position during ventilation and moves it into a safety position during venting. To permit the performance of partial-stroke tests in the simplest way possible, a device for performing the partial-stroke test includes a controllable switch which is closed in a quiescent state, and in this case supplies the control voltage to the solenoid valve. The controllable switch is opened by a control signal that is generated to perform the partial-stroke test. The control signal is supplied to the controllable switch by a position switch that is closed in the operating position of the on/off valve and is opened when the on/off valve reaches a predefined position in the direction of the safety position. | 11-11-2010 |
20100280633 | Method and Controller for Controlling a Safety-Oriented Industrial Automation Component - A method for a safety-oriented industrial automation component, wherein the controller is connected to the automation component by a data link includes providing, by a user, an input to the controller at a first user interface. The controller transmits a result of the input to the automation component. The result of the input is used in the automation component to calculate a first test value. The input is converted into a status display in the controller and is output at a second user interface. Here, the user or another user acknowledges the status display by inputting a confirmation, after which a second test value is formed from the status display and the confirmation in the controller, and the second test value is transmitted to the automation component. Finally, the first and second test values are compared in the automation component and the result of the input is used if the comparison is positive. | 11-04-2010 |
20100280631 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Distributed Automation System - A method and an apparatus for controlling a distributed automation system, wherein the method comprises determining global constraint rules according to the cooperative relationships between function blocks in the distributed automation system, and establishing a mathematical model based on Membrane Calculus, performing the instantiation of the established mathematical model based on Membrane Calculus according to an executor corresponding to each of the function blocks in the distributed automation system, so as to produce control logics for output to the distributed automation system. If disturbance information is received from the distributed automation system, altering the parameters of the instantiation of the mathematical model based on Membrane Calculus are altered using the disturbance information, so as to produce control logics for outputting to said distributed automation system. The present invention is capable of effectively dealing with all types of unpredictable disturbances, thus improving the adaptability thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
20100271781 | Cooling System, Cold Plate and Assembly Having a Cooling System - A cooling system comprising a heat sink having, a first contact zone and a second contact zone, which are configured to absorb, a first heat flow from a first component, a second heat flow from a second component, and a first transmission means for transmission of the first heat flow via the first contact zone into the heat sink. In addition, a first transmission means is arranged between the first component, and the heat sink and include a first plug means that is shaped such that the first plug means forms a first fit with a first bushing means that is arranged in the heat sink, where the first fit provides tolerance compensation between first and second contact zones. | 10-28-2010 |
20100268398 | System Unit For A Computer - A system unit for a computer comprising at least one plug-in card provided with components and a ventilator for cooling the components, wherein the system unit is also provided with a controller for setting the ventilator speed as a function of a signal of a temperature sensor. Measures are provided which, irrespective of whether the system unit is integrated in a horizontal or vertical position, such as in a switchgear cabinet, effect a good level of cooling. | 10-21-2010 |
20100268356 | Method for Checking Suitability of a Data Processing Device for Performing Failsafe Automation Processes - A method for checking a data processing device to determine its suitability for performing failsafe automation processes, wherein the data processing device includes a first and a second time base. The method comprises determining a first time value of the first time base after expiration of a time period of length T, determining a second time value of the second time base after the expiration of the time period of length T, determining a deviation between the first and the second time value, and initiating a troubleshooting measure if the deviation undershoots, i.e., undershoots or reaches, a predefined or pre-definable limit value. | 10-21-2010 |
20100262957 | Network Device and System Thereof - A system for installation of firmware and/or configuration files, wherein the system includes a network device having a second module for enabling the installation of the firmware and/or configuration files in a plurality of network devices based on information received on the plurality of network devices in the network by a first module of the network device. The system is also used for such an installation, wherein the system permits a facility to discover network devices and to update configuration/firmware for multiple devices together from a web application running within the network device. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257948 | Eccentric Load Compensated Load Cell - A capacitive load cell with an integral membrane and mechanically coupled conductive surfaces, deflected by the load, and mounted each side of an electrode carrier, where conductive electrodes are mounted on each side of the electrode carrier to face the mechanically coupled conductive surfaces to thereby form two or more sensor capacitances. | 10-14-2010 |
20100250813 | Safety-oriented Automation System Having Automatic Address Recovery - An industrial automation system for controlling the operating means of a technical process. The system includes fail-safe modules for interchanging process data with the operating means, i.e., actuating and measurement signals, stations having slots for modules, which slots are inter-connected by a backplane bus, a central processing unit at least for processing process signals from the technical process, and a field bus for transmitting data between the central processing unit and the stations. In accordance with the invention, the address relationship for the addressing of a fail-safe module by the central processing unit over the field bus for data processing purposes is permanently stored in a first memory in the respective module and is additionally permanently backed-up in the associated station. As a result, it is advantageously possible to safely and automatically recover the address relationships of fail-safe modules due to address relationships which have already been recognized as valid, such as during planning, being backed-up in a permanent, power-failure-safe manner at the station level. In addition, it is possible, when a module is exchanged, for a new module to reload the correct address relationships of the old module, which is no longer present, from the back-up means in the station. | 09-30-2010 |
20100237705 | Arrangement Having Parallel-Connected DC Power Supply Units - An arrangement having DC power supply units connection parallel, wherein, the power supplies of the DC power supply units each generate a partial output current for supplying a load with a total output current. In accordance with the invention, an overload of power supply units when the power supply units are switched on and/or during their restart is largely avoided. | 09-23-2010 |
20100229097 | Method for Selecting a Communication System Assigned to a Transmission Network of an Automation System - A method for selecting a communication system assigned to a transmission network of an automation system, where a transmission network with a plurality of subscribers, connected to the transmission network, of one or more automation systems is displayed, or is capable of being displayed, on a display unit. The transmission network is assigned to a plurality of communication systems, where the plurality of communication systems are each designed or configured for communication over the transmission network between at least two of the subscribers connected to the transmission network. By selecting a selection area assigned to the transmission network on the display unit by a selection device, the plurality of communication systems assigned to the transmission network are displayed on the display unit. Subsequent to selection of the selection area assigned to the transmission network by the selection means, one of the displayed communication systems is then selectable by means of the selection means. | 09-09-2010 |
20100223493 | Method for the Consistent Provision of Configuration Data in an Industrial Automation System Comprising a Plurality of Networked Control Units, and Industrial Automation System - For the consistent provision of configuration data in an industrial automation system comprising a plurality of networked control units, components of a service are combined by a local service configuration unit using a standard configuration interface to form a service. Services are configured by configuration data and activated, where the configuration data comprise information relating to the attribution of services to control units and dependencies between services. The configuration data are accepted from a control and monitoring unit in the industrial automation system by a system configuration service, checked and transmitted to destination control units. The transmitted configuration data are checked by local service configuration units associated with the destination control units for changes in comparison with previously used configuration data. The local service configuration units use detected changes in the configuration data to ascertain lists of operations for performing configuration changes, where the lists are optimized to minimize service downtimes. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222896 | Method of Providing Data Access in an Industrial Automation System, Computer Program Product and Industrial Automation System - In an industrial automation system comprising a plurality of industrial control devices connected to an industrial communication network, control and/or supervision functions of the industrial automation system are provided by services implemented by computer-based objects in industrial control devices. A computer-based object is assigned a first qualifier enabling the computer-based object to be accessed and/or modified during configuration of the respective service and/or a second qualifier enabling the computer-based object to be accessed and/or modified during runtime of the respective service. Upon a request for access to a computer-based object by a service consumer, the service consumer's operational state is determined. Depending on a set first and/or second qualifier of a computer-based object and depending on a determined operational state of a service consumer, access to the computer-based object is granted to the service consumer. | 09-02-2010 |
20100217423 | Method for Providing Functions in an Industrial Automation System, Control Program and Industrial Automation System - In order to provide functions in an industrial automation system having control units which are coupled via a communication network, functions of the automation system are made available by services. Components of a service are subdivided into service-specific components and into components which can be reused by a plurality of different services. Service-specific components and reusable components have a standard configuration interface. Service components are linked to a service by a service configuration unit via the standard configuration interface. Functions for monitoring and/or controlling a defined quality of service are assigned to the reusable components. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212014 | Method for Detecting a Service Prevention Attack and Communication Terminal - A method for detecting a service prevention attack on a first communication terminal, wherein the detection of the service prevention attack is performed by the first communication terminal. The first and at least one second communication terminal comprise communication subscribers in a communication network. The communication connection is provided between the first and the second communication terminals. If the first communication terminal does not receive a status inquiry message of the second communication terminal in a timely manner, receipt of at least one further message indicating that the sender is the second communication terminal is interpreted as a service prevention attack on the first communication terminal and an action is taken, such as all or a plurality of packets are deleted from the input buffer memory or the connection between the two communication terminals is terminated. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211633 | Method for Granting Authorization to Use a Function in an Industrial Automation System Comprising a Plurality of Networked Control Units, and Industrial Automation System - In order to grant authorization to use a function in an industrial automation system comprising a plurality of networked control units, functions of the automation system are provided by services of the control units. Service interfaces are separated inside a client/service architecture, on the service side, into interfaces which provide either security-critical functions or functions which are not critical to security. The separated service-side interfaces are hidden from client applications by a client-side interface in which the service-side interfaces are recorded. Functions provided by services can be called solely via the client-side interface. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211361 | System and Method for Modeling Signal Flows in Automation Technology Equipment - A system and method for generating a behavior model for simulating an automation system, wherein signal flows between components of the automation system are simulated. The system comprises a CAD application for developing CAD drawings of the components of the automation system, where the CAD application comprises first modules for defining a geometric scope of application for the data interfaces of the components, second modules for defining at least one signal transmission prerequisite, which marks at least one relative position of two scopes of application relative to each other, at which signal transmission is possible between associated data interfaces, third modules for verifying the compatibility of the data interfaces at which the signal transmission prerequisite is met, and fourth modules for generating the behavior model such that a signal flow between the data interfaces at which the signal transmission prerequisite and compatibility are met is modeled in the simulation. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211195 | Method for Logical Connection of Safety Circuits in an Industrial Automation Arrangement, and Configuration Device for Carrying Out the Method - A method and a programmer for logical connection of a plurality safety circuits in an industrial automation arrangement, wherein a subordinate one of the safety circuits and a super-ordinate one of the safety circuits are each described in a safety matrix. An overall matrix is generated from the safety matrices of the subordinate and super-ordinate safety circuits and the overall matrix indicates the connection of the safety circuits and is automatically converted into a safety-related program. | 08-19-2010 |
20100207731 | Method and Reader to Conduct a Label Query in a Radio Frequency Identification System - A method for conducting a passive label query in a radio frequency identification system, wherein a query process conducted by a reader for a group of passive labels comprises a first query and a subsequent query. The link frequency used by a reverse link from the passive label to the reader in the subsequent query is smaller than that the link frequency used by the reverse link in the first query. The method improves the reverse link performance of a passive label radio frequency identification system, and increased the reading success rate of the passive label. A reader is also provided to implement the method. | 08-19-2010 |
20100204809 | Method for Operating an Automation System, Corresponding Computer Program and System or Device that Operates According to the Method - A method for operating an automation system, a corresponding computer program for implementing the method and a system or device that operates in accordance with according to the method, wherein a control program comprises a plurality of software modules and subprograms as an automation solution for a technical process. The software modules are invoked by individual subprograms in accordance with a predefined call sequence, wherein a call sequence permanently configured for the software modules in a call vector is stored in a call specification dataset, and where the call specification dataset is available for the subprogram or for each subprogram for the purpose of invoking the software modules in accordance with the call specification dataset. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204806 | Automation System Having A Programmable Matrix Module - An automation system for controlling a technical process having an electronic processing unit, input/output (I/O) modules for inputting and outputting process signals to operating means of the technical process, such as sensors and actuators, and terminal modules for connecting the operating means to the I/O modules. The automation system also includes a programmable matrix module that can be used by the electronic processing unit to dynamically associate, i.e., connect, one or more I/O modules with one or more terminal modules. | 08-12-2010 |
20100195535 | Methods, Networks and Network Nodes for Selecting a Route - The invention relates to methods, networks and network nodes for setting up a route in a packet-switched network comprising network nodes which are connected to one another for data engineering purposes, where the route connects a starting node to a destination node through intermediate nodes. The route is set up with a distance correlation to a reference route which has already been set up in the network. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192677 | Diagnostic System and Diagnostic Method for a Valve, Particularly a Closing Valve or a Control Valve - A diagnostic system and a diagnostic method for a valve, particularly a closing valve or a control valve, which is actuatable by a drive and is installed in a pipeline. Using a sensor, the pressures in the inlet side of the pipeline are detected and compared with a first reference value in an evaluation device while the valve is closed. The solid-borne sound level is measured using a sensor, and compared with a second reference value in the evaluation device. A signal for displaying leakage exceeding the allowable amount is output if the sound level exceeds the second reference value and if the pressure in the inlet side is smaller than or equal to the first reference value. A characteristic curve field is used to determine the first reference value of the pressure, the parameters thereof being the Kv value and the leakage class of the valve. | 08-05-2010 |
20100191875 | Communication network and converter module - A converter module comprising a first connection for connection to a first data line for communication with a superordinate plane, a second connection for connection to a second data line for communication with a subordinate plane having a conversion means for converting a first protocol of the superordinate plane into a second protocol of the subordinate plane, wherein a device for operating safety-oriented communication within the subordinate plane is provided, and wherein the device can be activated by an enabling device. | 07-29-2010 |
20100189033 | Method and System for Operating a Communication Network - A network node, a coordination node, a management node, a communication system and method for operating a communication system having a first type of communication network and a second type of communication network, wherein a request message identifying a network node in the first type of communication network is sent to the coordination node in the first type of communication network by the management node in the second type of communication network, the network node is removed from the first type of communication network by the coordination node, the removed network node is included in the second type of communication network by the management node, and a data interchange is performed between the management node and the network node inserted in the second type of communication network. | 07-29-2010 |
20100183482 | Microfluidics System for Mixing at Least Two Starting Materials - A microfluidics system for mixing at least two starting materials having a prescribed number of parallel and identical mixing or reaction branches, in which a number of supply ducts corresponding to the number of starting materials open into a mixing or reaction channel. Each of the supply ducts includes an intake line for each starting material, an injection pump for each supply duct and a valve circuit between each intake line for a starting material, where the supply ducts for a respective starting material and a respective injection pump are provided to each respective supply duct. The valve circuit is configured to connect the injection pumps to the suction line in a first valve position, shut off the injection pumps in a second valve position, and to connect the injection pumps to the associated inlet channels in a third valve position. Each of the injection pumps, which are connected to each valve circuit, have a common drive. All mixing or reaction branches connected in parallel can thus be supplied with the same volumetric flow of starting material. | 07-22-2010 |
20100183365 | Assembly and Mounting Rack - An assembly for pivoting into a mounting rack includes a housing upon which a first holding device is arranged for connection to a first attachment device of the mounting rack. The connection permits the housing to pivot. A locking lever is rotatably mounted on the housing. A second holding device arranged at a first end of the locking lever and a second end of the locking lever is moveable in the direction of the housing for the second holding device to engage in a second attachment device of the mounting rack. | 07-22-2010 |
20100177753 | Method for Operating a Wireless Mesh Data Network with Multiple Nodes - A method for operating a wireless mesh data network with multiple nodes, wherein data frames are transmitted from a source node via one or more intermediate nodes to a destination node, wherein the source node, the one or more intermediate nodes, and the destination node constitute network nodes of the data network, wherein during transmission of a data frame, at least some of the network nodes which receive the data frame, using a precursor list for the destination nodes which is assigned to the destination nodes of the data frame, check whether the network node sending the data frame is in the precursor list, and wherein in the case of a positive result, the data frame is transmitted to a further network node, and in the case of a negative result, the data frame is thrown out or processed by an error recovery routine. | 07-15-2010 |
20100177748 | Method for Operating a Communication System, Coordination Node in a Communication System and Communication System - A coordination node in a communication system, a communication system and methods for operating the communication system which allows data transmission with a guaranteed latency even when there are a relatively large number of network nodes, wherein a plurality of network nodes in the communication system are combined to form a group. The network nodes in the group are allocated a respective common address, and at least one guaranteed timeslot within a transmission frame is made available to the network nodes in the group solely for use for the data transmission by assigning it to the common address. | 07-15-2010 |
20100174938 | Method for Operating an Industrial Automation System Comprising a Plurality of Networked Computer Units, and Industrial Automation System - An automation system comprising a plurality of networked computer units, functions of the automation system are provided by services of the computer units in which the services are configured and activated using system configuration data and service configuration data. The system configuration data comprise information for assigning services to providing computer units and for assigning dependencies between services. The system configuration data are accepted and checked by a first service of a control and monitoring unit of the automation system and are forwarded to target computer units. The system configuration data are checked by second services provided by the target computer units and are used to provide resources needed to activate local services. The service configuration data are transmitted to the target computer units following system configuration. A local service is activated by a target computer unit assigned to the service using the service configuration data. | 07-08-2010 |
20100168897 | Control Component and Method for an Energy Management Unit in an Industrial Automation Arrangement - A control component and method for an energy management unit (EM) in an industrial automation arrangement which is configured to control one of a process, a subprocess and a system part of the industrial automation arrangement. Here, the control component is configured to detect the energy consumption of at least one part of the industrial automation arrangement, and the control component is configured to relate the detected energy consumption to at least one stored specification. The control component is also configured to generate a request for at least one automation component as the result of the relating operation. The control component is configured to transmit a message containing the request to the automation component and to receive an acknowledgement message from this automation component, where the request is directed to changing an operational state of one of the process, subprocess and system part that is controlled by the automation component. | 07-01-2010 |
20100163767 | Valve - A valve having at least one first valve chamber ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100150753 | Oscillating Diaphragm Fan Having Coupled Subunits and a Housing Having an Oscillating Diaphragm Fan of this Type - An oscillating diaphragm fan having a plurality of subunits which each have an oscillating diaphragm that is excited by a magnetic system in an actuator chamber, wherein the air pulsation generated by oscillating diaphragm is discharged outwardly, the actuator chambers of the subunits are connected via means for compensating pressure and are encapsulated outwardly, and the magnetic systems of the subunits are excited out of phase with each other. | 06-17-2010 |
20100146598 | Method, System and Apparatus for Processing Rights - A method for processing rights granted to an operator of a device or a group of devices using a rights object, wherein the method comprises at least the steps of receiving a rights object from the computer of a third party, generating at least one derived rights object based on the rights object received from the computer of the third party, and forwarding the at least one derived rights object to the device or individual devices from the group of devices. A system is provided which operates in accordance with the method. An apparatus that performs the method is also provided. | 06-10-2010 |
20100144178 | Electronics Module for an Installation Module - An electronics module configured to be plugged into an installation module having an isolating element which is operated by an operating means to close and open a circuit during an insertion process and withdrawal process, respectively, wherein the isolating element includes a first connection having a first contact area, a second connection having a second contact area, and a closing element having a third contact area and a fourth contact area. The closing element is arranged in a disconnected position such that a first isolation separation is provided between the first contact area and the third contact area, and a second isolation separation is provided between the second contact area and the fourth contact area. | 06-10-2010 |
20100138003 | Automation Component for an Industrial Automation Arrangement and Method for Activating an Operational State - An automation component for an industrial automation arrangement, wherein the automation component is configured to control at least one system part, process or subprocess of the industrial automation arrangement. At least two different operating states are able to be alternately set for the at least one system part, process or subprocess, and the operational states which differ with respect to the respective power consumption of the system part, process or subprocess. The automation component is configured to receive requests for a changeover to one of the at least two different operational states, the automation component is configured to output acknowledgement messages in response to the requests, and the automation component is configured to output status messages relating to the activated operating state of the operational states. | 06-03-2010 |
20090164879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE RE-EXECUTION OF A RULE BRANCH - A system and a method control the re-execution of a rule branch in a rule represented by a graphic flowchart in a MES system. At developing time there is defined a recycle step which includes a conditional expression to be customized, at engineering time. The recycle step also has an internal counter. Each time it is executed in run time, the status of the recycle step is set by the execution engine as “active” status until the set of steps of the rule branch that follows is executed and then the recycle step status is set as “non-active.” At run time, the execution engine keeps waiting any request of executing a certain recycle step that is in “active” status. At run time, when the execution engine executes a certain recycle step, it sets the status of the set of steps of the rule branch that follows as “non already-executed” status. Also at run time, as the execution engine executes a certain step that is not a recycle step, it sets the status of the certain executed step to “already-executed” status and ignores the execution of steps whose status is “already-executed.” At engineering time, a flowchart rule is designed that comprises a set of interconnected steps containing at least one recycle step. At run time, the interconnected step set containing at least one recycle step of the flowchart rule is executed by the execution engine. | 06-25-2009 |
20090157208 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling the Closing of a Plant Application - A method and system control for closing a plant application running on a manufacturing execution system (MES) application. The method includes the steps of providing to a set of classes, a custom shutdown rule to be customized at engineering time; defining, for certain classes belonging to the set of classis, certain shutdown rules with a set of actions to be performed by the MES application; notifying the closing request to the MES application; invoking the shutdown rules once for each object of the classes which have a defined shutdown rule; performing the actions defined in the invoked custom shutdown rules; by the MES application, closing or not closing the plant application according to the results of the invoked shutdown rules; by the MES application, notifying the PM launcher whether the plant application was closed or not. | 06-18-2009 |
20090096211 | Wind Farm and Method for Controlling the Same - A method for controlling dynamic power factor or the reactive power of a wind farm is provided. The wind farm comprises a number of wind turbines connected to a utility grid driven with a requested power factor or a requested reactive power. The wind turbine output voltage is controlled to a specific voltage set point. In the method, the wind farm power factor is measured and compared with the power factor requested for the utility grid, or the wind farm reactive power is measured and compared with the reactive power requested for the utility grid, respectively; the ratio of the wind farm voltage to the utility grid voltage is adjusted, and the output voltage of the individual wind turbines is regulated to correspond to the specific voltage set point; the steps are repeated until the power factor of the wind farm electricity corresponds to the requested reactive power. | 04-16-2009 |