Patents by Inventor Alfons Fartmann

Alfons Fartmann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9350784
    Abstract: A transmission mode selection for packet-oriented transmission of useful data between a first and a second communication device is provided, where lists of transmission modes for the communication devices are transmitted to a quality-of-service device. The quality-of-service device uses available transmission resources to select one or more transmission modes from the lists such that the quality of service, which is dependent on the selected transmission modes, can be assured by the available transmission resources. The selected transmission modes are transmitted to a connection controller which prompts further selection of a transmission mode from the transmission modes for the communication devices. The useful data are then transmitted between the communication devices using the transmission mode selected by the further selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Unify GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Markus Messner, Jurgen Totzke
  • Publication number: 20160043931
    Abstract: There are described packets transmitted via the first connection path comprise a first packet propagation time. Said packets are temporarily stored in a first intermediate memory of a receiver unit. The packets transmitted via the second connection path comprise a second packet propagation time and are temporarily stored in a second intermediate memory of the receiver unit. All packets stored in the first step in the first intermediate memory are emitted. Subsequently, packets stored in the second intermediate memory are emitted. According to a first embodiment, each xth packet stored in the second intermediate memory is rejected. According to a second embodiment, the output of the packets stored in the second intermediate memory is carried out in a compressed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Karl Klaghofer
  • Publication number: 20150092774
    Abstract: A transmission mode selection for packet-oriented transmission of useful data between a first and a second communication device is provided, where lists of transmission modes for the communication devices are transmitted to a quality-of-service device. The quality-of-service device uses available transmission resources to select one or more transmission modes from the lists such that the quality of service, which is dependent on the selected transmission modes, can be assured by the available transmission resources. The selected transmission modes are transmitted to a connection controller which prompts further selection of a transmission mode from the transmission modes for the communication devices. The useful data are then transmitted between the communication devices using the transmission mode selected by the further selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Markus Messner, Jurgen Totzke
  • Patent number: 8908684
    Abstract: A transmission mode selection for packet-oriented transmission of useful data between a first and a second communication device is provided, where lists of transmission modes for the communication devices are transmitted to a quality-of-service device. The quality-of-service device uses available transmission resources to select one or more transmission modes from the lists such that the quality of service, which is dependent on the selected transmission modes, can be assured by the available transmission resources. The selected transmission modes are transmitted to a connection controller which prompts further selection of a transmission mode from the transmission modes for the communication devices. The useful data are then transmitted between the communication devices using the transmission mode selected by the further selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Unify GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Markus Messner, Jürgen Totzke
  • Patent number: 8688077
    Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system and a method for providing a mobile telecommunication service. A communication network transmits messages on the basis of at least one internet protocol. A network connection computer connects an access network for mobile computers and the communication network. The access network is equipped with several access points comprising corresponding access point connection computers, which are configured to create a communication connection between variable access points and the mobile computers. An authorization verification computer establishes and manages trusted relationships between several communication elements. The network connection computer and the access point connection computer are configured to execute packet filtering during the receipt and transmission of messages for the secure protection of the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Günter Schäfer, Jürgen Totzke, Lars Westerhoff
  • Patent number: 8325709
    Abstract: In one aspect, multimedia connections are enabled between terminals coupled to a first communication network with a power characteristic control system and to a second communication network for transmitting multimedia data to be controlled in a simple manner. When a switching-oriented power characteristic is activated, the power characteristic control system controls a base connection by means of the first communication network between a first terminal and a second terminal. In the framework of the base connection, address information identifying the first terminal in the second communication network and multimedia information are transmitted to the second terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Klaus Wille
  • Patent number: 8223762
    Abstract: A private IP address is converted into a public IP address in a communications network without adapting a client software. The conversion of the private IP addresses into the public IP addresses is carried out via a network address translation. The private IP address of each terminal included in a payload of the IP data packet is convertible into a corresponding public IP address and, if necessary, vice-versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Martina Kauffmann, Karl Klaghofer, Gerald Liebe, Heribert Müller, Michael Tietsch, Jürgen Totzke, Oliver Veits
  • Publication number: 20090103530
    Abstract: A transmission mode selection for packet-oriented transmission of useful data between a first and a second communication device is provided, where lists of transmission modes for the communication devices are transmitted to a quality-of-service device. The quality-of-service device uses available transmission resources to select one or more transmission modes from the lists such that the quality of service, which is dependent on the selected transmission modes, can be assured by the available transmission resources. The selected transmission modes are transmitted to a connection controller which prompts further selection of a transmission mode from the transmission modes for the communication devices. The useful data are then transmitted between the communication devices using the transmission mode selected by the further selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Markus Messner, Jurgen Totzke
  • Publication number: 20090092132
    Abstract: A private IP address is converted into a public IP address in a communications network without adapting a client software. The conversion of the private IP addresses into the public IP addresses is carried out via a network address translation. The private IP address of each terminal included in a payload of the IP data packet is convertible into a corresponding public IP address and, if necessary, vice-versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Martina Kauffmann, Karl Klaghofer, Gerald Liebe, Heribert Muller, Michael Tietsch, Jurgen Totzke, Oliver Veits
  • Publication number: 20070287422
    Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system and a method for providing a mobile telecommunication service. A communication network transmits messages on the basis of at least one internet protocol. A network connection computer connects an access network for mobile computers and the communication network. The access network is equipped with several access points comprising corresponding access point connection computers, which are configured to create a communication connection between variable access points and the mobile computers. An authorization verification computer establishes and manages trusted relationships between several communication elements. The network connection computer and the access point connection computer are configured to execute packet filtering during the receipt and transmission of messages for the secure protection of the communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Gunter Schafer, Jurgen Totzke, Lars Westerhoff
  • Publication number: 20070274347
    Abstract: In one aspect, multimedia connections are enabled between terminals coupled to a first communication network with a power characteristic control system and to a second communication network for transmitting multimedia data to be controlled in a simple manner. When a switching-oriented power characteristic is activated, the power characteristic control system controls a base connection by means of the first communication network between a first terminal and a second terminal. In the framework of the base connection, address information identifying the first terminal in the second communication network and multimedia information are transmitted to the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Klaus Wille
  • Publication number: 20070274316
    Abstract: There are described packets transmitted via the first connection path comprise a first packet propagation time. Said packets are temporarily stored in a first intermediate memory of a receiver unit. The packets transmitted via the second connection path comprise a second packet propagation time and are temporarily stored in a second intermediate memory of the receiver unit. All packets stored in the first step in the first intermediate memory are emitted. Subsequently, packets stored in the second intermediate memory are emitted. According to a first embodiment, each xth packet stored in the second intermediate memory is rejected. According to a second embodiment, the output of the packets stored in the second intermediate memory is carried out in a compressed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Alfons Fartmann, Karl Klaghofer
  • Patent number: 6678357
    Abstract: An IP Telephony Emergency Connections (ITEC) system and method that determines the precise origin of an emergency call and routes the call to the proper Public Service Answering Point (PSAP). A source-based routing mechanism is provided in an IP telephony type network, such as a VoIP or IP over LAN/ATM. Emergency calls are routed to the correct PSAP jurisdiction. Each server/switch may include the mechanism such that the IP Telephony network can identify an E911 connection and egress to a public network at a point closest to the emergency call point of origin. Whenever an emergency number call is made, the call's origin is determined during call setup establishment. Every port or end user jack in the network is assigned a Source Group Index (SGI), which is a number or index representing each PSAP jurisdiction in the network. All ports/jacks within the same PSAP jurisdiction are assigned the same SGI. Users may be in different areas of multiple PSAP jurisdictions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Peggy M. Stumer, Robert Stampfl, Alfons Fartmann, Walter Hipfinger
  • Publication number: 20030063714
    Abstract: An IP Telephony Emergency Connections (ITEC) system and method that determines the precise origin of an emergency call and routes the call to the proper Public Service Answering Point (PSAP). A source-based routing mechanism is provided in an IP telephony type network, such as a VoIP or IP over LAN/ATM. Emergency calls are routed to the correct PSAP jurisdiction. Each server/switch may include the mechanism such that the IP Telephony network can identify an E911 connection and egress to a public network at a point closest to the emergency call point of origin. Whenever an emergency number call is made, the call's origin is determined during call setup establishment. Every port or end user jack in the network is assigned a Source Group Index (SGI), which is a number or index representing each PSAP jurisdiction in the network. All ports/jacks within the same PSAP jurisdiction are assigned the same SGI. Users may be in different areas of multiple PSAP jurisdictions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Peggy M. Stumer, Robert Stampfl, Alfons Fartmann, Walter Hipfinger
  • Patent number: 6236721
    Abstract: A method for route searching from a calling subscriber of a first terminal that is connected to a first communications network to a terminal of a called subscriber. In this case, the terminal of the called subscriber, whose address for setting up a call is initiated by the first terminal, is connected to a second communications network. Call diversion to a diversion destination is activated for the terminal of the called subscriber, in which case the diversion destination is not assigned to the second communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Wille, Robert Stampfl, Dirk Blickberndt, Alfons Fartmann