Patents by Inventor Andreas Schönleben

Andreas Schönleben 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: 7761338
    Abstract: An enterprise transaction system comprises a communication network accessible using an automation goods and services charge card. The card enables customers to purchase automation-related goods and virtual services from the enterprise. The enterprise comprises business units, each unit providing automation goods and/or services. The customer can access each and every business unit in the enterprise by entering the enterprise transaction system with a personalized goods and services charge card. The card is assigned a unique card number and a personal identification number for each customer. The card is loaded with currency-neutral credits and the transaction system can internally support a wide selection of denominations applicable to internationally recognized countries. The system is capable of settling accounts automatically via the network by decrementing credits on the customer's card corresponding to a purchase and reconciling the same with the customer's bank account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Schneider, Andreas Schönleben