Patents by Inventor Rolf Ernst
Rolf Ernst 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).
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Patent number: 10893001Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coordinating access to a resource of a distributed computer system, which has a plurality of distributed client stations, wherein there are at least two client stations, each having at least one computer, at least one resource of the computer system, at least one resource manager, which is designed to manage the resources of the computer system assigned thereto, and at least one internal communication medium, via which the at least one computer, the at least one resource and the at least one resource manager are coupled, client-station-internally, for carrying out data communication, wherein the client stations are coupled to each other via at least one external communication medium in order to carry out data communication. According to the invention, the client stations can communicate among each other. The invention furthermore relates to a computer system of this kind and a computer program for carrying out the method.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BRAUNSCHWEIGInventors: Adam Kostrzewa, Sebastian Tobuschat, Rolf Ernst
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Publication number: 20200183745Abstract: Suggested are methods and devices for dynamic resource allocation in a multiprocessor computer system with a plurality of components. The method comprises different steps, such as receiving a request for access to a shared resource, wherein after the allocation of the requested shared resource to the requesting unit, a prescribed real-time requirement is to be ensured by the multiprocessor computer system. Based on the operating parameters determined for a design time of the multiprocessor computer system and current operating parameters, future operating parameters to be expected after an allocation of the requested shared resource are determined. If the prescribed real-time requirement operating parameters is to be ensured in the future, the requested resource is allocated to the requesting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Rolf ERNST, Adam KOSTRZEWA, Sebastian TOBUSCHAT
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Publication number: 20200059439Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coordinating access to a resource of a distributed computer system, which has a plurality of distributed client stations, wherein there are at least two client stations, each having at least one computer, at least one resource of the computer system, at least one resource manager, which is designed to manage the resources of the computer system assigned thereto, and at least one internal communication medium, via which the at least one computer, the at least one resource and the at least one resource manager are coupled, client-station-internally, for carrying out data communication, wherein the client stations are coupled to each other via at least one external communication medium in order to carry out data communication. According to the invention, the client stations can communicate among each other. The invention furthermore relates to a computer system of this kind and a computer program for carrying out the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Adam KOSTRZEWQ, Sebastian TOBUSCHAT, Rolf ERNST
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Patent number: 9268618Abstract: A method for operating a multiprocessor computer system which has at least two microprocessors, resources which are jointly used by the microprocessors, programs executed on the computer system, and at least one resource manager. The resource manager manages resources which are assigned to said manager and can be adjusted at least in terms of their time response. The resource manager receives and processes reservation requests for reserving desired resources, which reservation requests are transmitted by programs. The reservation requests describe at least the type, scope and time response of the desired resources. The resource manager allocates the respectively desired resources to the requesting program if said resources are available. The resource manager adjusts the time response of the allocated resources according to the time response requested with the reservation request.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Technische Universitaet Braunschweig Carolo-WilhelminaInventors: Rolf Ernst, Jonas Diemer
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Publication number: 20130339982Abstract: A method for operating a multiprocessor computer system which has at least two microprocessors, resources which are jointly used by the microprocessors, programs executed on the computer system, and at least one resource manager. The resource manager manages resources which are assigned to said manager and can be adjusted at least in terms of their time response. The resource manager receives and processes reservation requests for reserving desired resources, which reservation requests are transmitted by programs. The reservation requests describe at least the type, scope and time response of the desired resources. The resource manager allocates the respectively desired resources to the requesting program if said resources are available. The resource manager adjusts the time response of the allocated resources according to the time response requested with the reservation request.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Technische Universitaet Braunschweig Carolo-WilhelminaInventors: Rolf Ernst, Jonas Diemer
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Patent number: 8515797Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a multiprocessor computer system which has at least two microprocessors (102) and resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) which are jointly used by the microprocessors, programs (403) being able to be executed on the computer system, characterized by at least one resource manager (101) with the following features: a) the resource manager (101) manages resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) which are assigned to said manager and can be adjusted at least in terms of their time response, b) the resource manager (101) receives and processes reservation requests (401) for reserving desired resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108), which reservation requests are transmitted by programs (403), c) the reservation requests (401) describe at least the type, scope and time response of the desired resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108), d) the resource manager (101) allocates the respectively desired resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) to the requesting programType: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Technische Universitaet Braunschweig Carolo-WilhelminaInventors: Rolf Ernst, Jonas Diemer
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Publication number: 20100262973Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a multiprocessor computer system which has at least two microprocessors (102) and resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) which are jointly used by the microprocessors, programs (403) being able to be executed on the computer system, characterized by at least one resource manager (101) with the following features: a) the resource manager (101) manages resources (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) which are assigned to said manager and can be adjusted at least in terms of their time response, b) the resource manager (101) receives and processes reservation requests (401) for reserving desired resources (103, 104, 105, 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Rolf Ernst, Jonas Diemer
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Patent number: 6947868Abstract: Complex distributed systems with basic components (B) which have data processing program modules and/or electronic circuit modules that exchange data with each other have their timing behavior analyzed based on the timing behavior of individual basic components (B) and transformation functions derived from event model classes.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Technische Universitat Braunschweig Carlo-Wilhelmina Institut fur Datentechnik und KommunikationsnetzeInventors: Rolf Ernst, Kai Richter
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Patent number: 6714193Abstract: In an arrangement for processing digital video data there is provided for the most universal use of the arrangement and for a fast data exchange between components inside the arrangement. The arrangement utilizes at least one video data computer, at least one video data interface and at least one standard computer and/or one video hardware component, between which the video data can be exchanged through a fiber channel. The video data computer and the video interface(s) are controlled by at least one control computer via an Ethernet bus.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Thomson Licensing S. A.Inventors: Sieghard Hasenzahl, Martin Seitz, Lutz Buettner, Peter Rüffer, Elmar Maas, Rolf Ernst
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Publication number: 20030120450Abstract: A method for analysis of the time response of complex distributed systems with basic components (B) which have data processing program modules and/or electronic circuit modules, having the following steps:Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Rolf Ernst, Kai Richter
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Patent number: 6160402Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining contact resistance (107) includes pressing a lead connector (105) to make a first contact with a metallic pad (103) and an isolated contact with an isolated metallic pad (108) located adjacent to metallic pad (103). Once the first and isolated contacts are formed, the method includes flowing electrical current at a predetermined level through the isolated contact. With the aid of a volt meter (110), voltage differential across the isolated contact is measured while the electrical current at the predetermined level is flowing through the isolated contact. The contact resistance (107) of the first contact is determined based on information obtained from the voltage differential measured across the isolated contact and the predetermined level of the electrical current. Furthermore, the contact force created at the first contact is determined based on the contact resistance (107).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Michael Mark Naglich, Scott Joseph Ohnemus, Rolf Ernst Kowalewski
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Patent number: 5678208Abstract: A remote power measuring device (1) is used to measure the power output of the transmission system (20). The measured power is then transmitted to a controller (5) and used by the controller (5), along with preset calibration data (41) for each power amplifier (3), to determine power output adjustment factors (22). The adjustment factors (22) are then communicated to the appropriate power amplifier (3) to adjust its output.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Rolf Ernst Kowalewski, Steven James Fillingim, David Thomas Tennant, Kirby Eric Kirchhoff
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Patent number: 4271590Abstract: A dry shaving apparatus has a shearing foil, a reciprocable blade member cooperating with the shearing foil, a pressure spring urging the blade member toward the shearing foil and extending with the former in a first direction, a shearing head frame, and an auxiliary frame insertable into the shearing head frame and mounting the shearing foil so that it is convex. The auxiliary frame is fixed to the shearing foil at one longitudinal side of the former and is resiliently yieldable in the first direction. The auxiliary frame is arrested in the shearing head frame at the ends of the former.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1979Date of Patent: June 9, 1981Assignee: Braun AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rolf Ernst, Roland Ullmann