Patents by Inventor Markus Schumacher

Markus Schumacher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230325513
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for detecting vulnerabilities in software to protect a computer system from security and compliance breaches are provided. The method includes providing a ruleset code declaring programming interfaces of a target framework and including rules that define an admissible execution context when invoking the programming interfaces, providing a source code to be scanned for vulnerabilities; compiling the source code into a first execution code having additional instructions inserted to facilitate tracking of an actual execution context of the source code, compiling the ruleset code into a second execution code that can be executed together with the first execution code, executing the first execution code within an virtual machine and passing calls of the programming interfaces to the second execution code, and detecting a software vulnerability when the actual execution context disagrees with the admissible execution context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: VIRTUAL FORGE GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Esperer, Yun Ding, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 11669623
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for detecting vulnerabilities in software to protect a computer system from security and compliance breaches are provided. The method includes providing a ruleset code declaring programming interfaces of a target framework and including rules that define an admissible execution context when invoking the programming interfaces, providing a source code to be scanned for vulnerabilities; compiling the source code into a first execution code having additional instructions inserted to facilitate tracking of an actual execution context of the source code, compiling the ruleset code into a second execution code that can be executed together with the first execution code, executing the first execution code within an virtual machine and passing calls of the programming interfaces to the second execution code, and detecting a software vulnerability when the actual execution context disagrees with the admissible execution context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Esperer, Yun Ding, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20210173941
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for detecting vulnerabilities in software to protect a computer system from security and compliance breaches are provided. The method includes providing a ruleset code declaring programming interfaces of a target framework and including rules that define an admissible execution context when invoking the programming interfaces, providing a source code to be scanned for vulnerabilities; compiling the source code into a first execution code having additional instructions inserted to facilitate tracking of an actual execution context of the source code, compiling the ruleset code into a second execution code that can be executed together with the first execution code, executing the first execution code within an virtual machine and passing calls of the programming interfaces to the second execution code, and detecting a software vulnerability when the actual execution context disagrees with the admissible execution context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: VIRTUAL FORGE GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Esperer, Yun Ding, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10902129
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for detecting vulnerabilities in software to protect a computer system from security and compliance breaches are provided. The method includes providing a ruleset code declaring programming interfaces of a target framework and including rules that define an admissible execution context when invoking the programming interfaces, providing a source code to be scanned for vulnerabilities; compiling the source code into a first execution code having additional instructions inserted to facilitate tracking of an actual execution context of the source code, compiling the ruleset code into a second execution code that can be executed together with the first execution code, executing the first execution code within an virtual machine and passing calls of the programming interfaces to the second execution code, and detecting a software vulnerability when the actual execution context disagrees with the admissible execution context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Virtual Forge GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Esperer, Yun Ding, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10836489
    Abstract: A cabin monument for an aircraft includes a floor panel, which forms a base surface of the cabin monument, and a surrounding sidewall which defines an interior space of the cabin monument. The surrounding sidewall is assembled from a first wall part and a second wall part which is coupled to this. Provision is made on at least one of the wall parts for a fixing section which is overlapped by the floor panel. Also described is an aircraft which features such a cabin monument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Staub, Thorsten Otto, Markus Schumacher, Andreas Heidtmann, Jana Witt
  • Publication number: 20200081783
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a system, a method and product for automatically identifying quality defects in configuration parameters of a database system and for automatically correcting them according to predefined quality procedures. The method is executed on a central server (12) and on several satellite systems (10) as well. The method may be integral part of an enterprise resource planning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Virtual Forge GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Wiegenstein, Joachim Ritter, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10556686
    Abstract: A cabin monument for an aircraft. The cabin monument has a framework with a base frame and a frame structure connected to the base frame, and side walls fastened to the frame structure. By fastening the side walls to the structural struts of the frame structure, a mechanical load acting on the cabin monument is distributed between the framework and the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Heidtmann, Thorsten Otto, Markus Schumacher, Martin Staub
  • Patent number: 10481981
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a system, a method and product for automatically identifying quality defects in configuration parameters of a database system and for automatically correcting them according to predefined quality procedures. The method is executed on a central server (12) and on several satellite systems (10) as well. The method may be integral part of an enterprise resource planning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Virtual Forge GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Wiegenstein, Joachim Ritter, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20190180035
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for detecting vulnerabilities in software to protect a computer system from security and compliance breaches are provided. The method includes providing a ruleset code declaring programming interfaces of a target framework and including rules that define an admissible execution context when invoking the programming interfaces, providing a source code to be scanned for vulnerabilities; compiling the source code into a first execution code having additional instructions inserted to facilitate tracking of an actual execution context of the source code, compiling the ruleset code into a second execution code that can be executed together with the first execution code, executing the first execution code within an virtual machine and passing calls of the programming interfaces to the second execution code, and detecting a software vulnerability when the actual execution context disagrees with the admissible execution context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Esperer, Yun Ding, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20180222587
    Abstract: A cabin monument for an aircraft includes a floor panel, which forms a base surface of the cabin monument, and a surrounding sidewall which defines an interior space of the cabin monument. The surrounding sidewall is assembled from a first wall part and a second wall part which is coupled to this. Provision is made on at least one of the wall parts for a fixing section which is overlapped by the floor panel. Also described is an aircraft which features such a cabin monument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Staub, Thorsten Otto, Markus Schumacher, Andreas Heidtmann, Jana Witt
  • Patent number: 10025688
    Abstract: Comprehensive techniques identify data leaks in software applications using Asset Flow Analysis (AFA) to determine whether critical data leaves a system through an exit point such that the data is no longer protected by mechanisms of the system. A novel data extrusion mechanism makes use of a relevant subset of all the possible data paths detected by AFA using a knowledge base of critical business functions and critical database content. The system checks if any code performs read access to critical business data and subsequently transfers this data beyond the control limits of the target system. The knowledge base can be extended by configuring which database content is to be regarded as critical in any given organization. The approach is particularly valuable in protecting systems that manipulate, distribute, or store sensitive information associated with financial, business, or personal data, including SAP® ABAP™ software applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Virtual Forge GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Wiegenstein, Markus Schumacher, Xu Jia
  • Publication number: 20180118347
    Abstract: A cabin monument for an aircraft is described. The cabin monument has a framework with a base frame and a frame structure connected to the base frame, and side walls fastened to the frame structure. Furthermore, an aircraft with such a cabin monument and a use of such a cabin monument are specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Heidtmann, Thorsten Otto, Markus Schumacher, Martin Staub
  • Patent number: 9270481
    Abstract: A communication system which has a PROFINET IRT system with first communication devices for isochronous transmission. A special IRT bridge device is created, so that a traditional standard Ethernet communication device can also transmit real time-critical data over the PROFINET IRT system. The bridge device has a timer, which is synchronized in time with the timers of the first communication devices. In addition, a device for analysis of the transmission point in time of a real time-critical data telegram received by the communication device and a control unit are provided, such that the control unit controls the forwarding of the respective real time-critical data telegram to at least one second communication device as a function of the analyzed transmission point in time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunnar Lessmann, Carsten Pieper, Sebastian Schriegel, Eugen Breit, Markus Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20150336680
    Abstract: A tank system for the cryogenic storage of hydrogen includes a tank structure with at least one hollow body for accommodating liquid hydrogen and at least one insulating means, which encloses the tank structure, for insulating the at least one hollow body. The tank structure has an exterior shape that is integrateable in a load-bearing primary structure of an aircraft. The tank structure is load bearing and is designed to at least partially absorb a load introduced into the primary structure. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly efficient design of an aircraft in which the fuselage of the aircraft is not divided into two parts by the hydrogen tank integrated therein, can be arranged near the center of gravity, and essentially does not increase the additional weight of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Schumacher, Claus Hoffjann, Frank Lehmberg
  • Publication number: 20150259067
    Abstract: A module for an aircraft has a fuselage structure and a floor element defining a floor plane. The module includes a frame device adapted for mounting a functional element and the frame device is adapted for attachment to the floor element of the aircraft at a first location in the floor plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicants: Airbus S.A.S., Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Bruno Saint-Jalmes, André Rezag, Jason Zaneboni, Markus Schumacher, Andrew Muin, Cord Haack, Michael Carr
  • Publication number: 20150217868
    Abstract: A passenger seat for an aircraft includes a seat pan for providing a seat surface for a passenger, a backrest with a lean-against surface for leaning against, and a rear surface situated opposite the lean-against surface. In this design the rear surface comprises two indentations, with each of them designed to at least partially accommodate a knee of a further passenger seated behind the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9010686
    Abstract: A module for an aircraft having a fuselage structure and a floor element defining a floor plane. The module includes a frame device adapted for mounting a functional element and the frame device is adapted for attachment to the floor element of the aircraft at a first location in the floor plane. The frame device is adapted for attachment to the fuselage structure of the aircraft at a second location, wherein the second location is not in the floor plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus S.A.S.
    Inventors: Bruno Saint-Jalmes, André Rezag, Jason Zaneboni, Markus Schumacher, Andrew Muin, Cord Haack, Michael Carr
  • Publication number: 20140379664
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a system, a method and product for automatically identifying quality defects in configuration parameters of a database system and for automatically correcting them according to predefined quality procedures. The method is executed on a central server (12) and on several satellite systems (10) as well. The method may be integral part of an enterprise resource planning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Andreas Wiegenstein, Joachim Ritter, Thomas Kastner, Markus Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20130195114
    Abstract: A communication system which has a PROFINET IRT system with first communication devices for isochronous transmission. A special IRT bridge device is created, so that a traditional standard Ethernet communication device can also transmit real time-critical data over the PROFINET IRT system. The bridge device has a timer, which is synchronized in time with the timers of the first communication devices. In addition, a device for analysis of the transmission point in time of a real time-critical data telegram received by the communication device and a control unit are provided, such that the control unit controls the forwarding of the respective real time-critical data telegram to at least one second communication device as a function of the analyzed transmission point in time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunnar Lessmann, Carsten Pieper, Sebastian Schriegel, Eugen Breit, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 8469310
    Abstract: The idea of the present invention is that an airfreight container according to the invention, which is designed especially for an unpressurized cargo hold of an aircraft, comprises an airtight and pressure-tight container housing with a container interior space for accommodating airfreight goods. This airfreight container furthermore comprises an internal compressed air generating device which is designed for independently generating compressed air for supplying the container interior space with compressed air. The concept according to the invention of an at least partly autonomous airfreight container, which is created as a result, provides that the airfreight container according to the invention, in addition to the pure bundling of goods, now provides, moreover, different supply systems, such as the device for compressed air generation and compressed air provision, corresponding to the specific requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Glaser, Oliver Thomaschewski, Peter Theis, Alexander Wieser, Andrew Muin, Markus Schumacher