Abstract: A method and RFID writer-reader for selecting a RFID data carrier from a plurality of RFID data carriers detected by an RFID writer-reader, wherein the RFID data carrier of the RFID data carriers detected in productive operation is selected based on the respective degree of correspondence between sequences of actual values determined in productive operation that are compared with at least one sequence of setpoint values so as to reliably select a desired RFID data carrier even in difficult reception situations.

Abstract: A method for configuring and operating a read/write unit connected to an industrial control device in a system including multiple transponders having unique identification numbers, the read/write unit. During a recognition phase, a plurality of the transponders are detected, at least two of the transponders are repeatedly detected, and during each detection, the unique identification number of each detected transponder and a number of features relating to each detection of that transponder are registered. During an evaluation phase, the registered features are evaluated statistically for each detected transponder, statistical variables are determined for each detected transponder, and the statistical variables are respectively filtered using filter criteria.

Abstract: A method and RFID writer-reader for selecting a RFID data carrier from a plurality of RFID data carriers detected by an RFID writer-reader, wherein the RFID data carrier of the RFID data carriers detected in productive operation is selected based on the respective degree of correspondence between sequences of actual values determined in productive operation that are compared with at least one sequence of setpoint values so as to reliably select a desired RFID data carrier even in difficult reception situations.

Abstract: A read/write device and a method for detecting, selecting and reporting a number of transponders from a multiplicity of contactlessly readable transponders to an application, where the read/write device is configured to detect a plurality of transponders within a radio range using at least one read/write cycle, the read/write device is set up with a filter device to select one of the detected transponders, and the read/write device is configured to report the selected transponder to the application. Each transponder belong to functional group, where the read/write device is configured to determine the respective affiliation of detected transponders with one functional group using the data provided by the transponders during their respective detection, and the filter device is configured to select at least one transponder from each of the groups, and the read/write device is configured to report all selected transponders to the application.

Abstract: A system and a method for graphical interconnection of hardware signals of a device, (e.g., a controller device) are provided. The graphical interconnection can now be implemented in a simple manner so that a user can perform this function intuitively and without knowledge of the address convention used in the engineering system. This may be achieved by the inventive system and by the inventive method by the hardware signals being interconnected graphically with program elements of a programming environment using drag & drop features in a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A method and a read/write device for addressing at least one wirelessly accessible data memory in an arrangement having a read/write device for the at least one data memory and an industrial automation component, wherein the data memory is addressed, during radio-based data interchange between the data memory and the read/write device, using a first identification number of the data memory. The read/write device assigns a second identification number to the first identification number of the data memory, and the second identification number is used to identify the data memory in the event of data interchange between the read/write device and the automation component based on this data memory. As a result, the automation component can use shortened identification numbers, and there is still unique addressing between the automation component and the wirelessly accessible data memory.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for providing specifications for a project, in particular for an engineering project for creating an automation solution. The system comprises first means for creating a file containing the specifications and at least one project planning environment for creating a solution on the basis of the specifications, with the file containing the specifications being imported into the at least one project planning environment as meta knowledge. A simple provision of specifications to be used for a project is hereby enabled.

Abstract: A method for implementing and operating, and a read/write unit for use in, a system that includes multiple contactlessly readable transponders each in having a unique identification number. The read/write unit is connected to an industrial control device of the system and, in a recognition phase, a first of the transponders is detected by the read/write unit. At the start of a holding phase, the identification number of the detected first transponder is stored in a holding register of the read/write unit. Then, during the holding phase, other detected transponders are ignored by the read/write unit. The identification number of the first of the detected transponders is thereafter deleted from the holding register to terminate the holding phase so that it is possible to communicate reliably with a unique transponder even over a relatively long time period without process disturbances arising from the presence of other transponders in the area of the read/write unit.

Abstract: A method for configuring and operating a read/write unit connected to an industrial control device in a system including multiple transponders having unique identification numbers, the read/write unit. During a recognition phase, a plurality of the transponders are detected, at least two of the transponders are repeatedly detected, and during each detection, the unique identification number of each detected transponder and a number of features relating to each detection of that transponder are registered. During an evaluation phase, the registered features are evaluated statistically for each detected transponder, statistical variables are determined for each detected transponder, and the statistical variables are respectively filtered using filter criteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a computer program product and a device for providing user information relating to a screen object selected by a user with a pointer tool within a graphical user interface. In order to provide the most comprehensive assistance possible to a user when operating the pointer tool, the following method steps are proposed: detecting the selected screen object, continuously registering the position of the selected screen object within the graphical user interface while the screen object is being moved by the user by means of the pointer tool, displaying a window which follows the position of the selected screen object and contains text-based information which is dependent on the position of the selected screen object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scrolling facility for moving information (I) shown in a display area (3), with recognition means for identifying higher-ranking elements (1) from the displayed information (T) and fixing means for fixing the position (Fix) of at least one higher-ranking element within the display area, with the fixing means being embodied such that the at least one higher-ranking element remains fixed while at least one of the subordinate elements (2) assigned to the higher ranking element (1) is visible in the display area (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for displaying information, data and/or input elements on an interface (4), in particular on a screen, with at least one register (1) for displaying a subset of information, data and/or input elements, with the at least one register having a selectable, sensitive area on the interface and with means for showing the content (2) of the at least one register (1) on selection of the sensitive area (11) of the register (1).

Abstract: In one aspect, a device to facilitate the selection of an application provided for the processing of folder properties is provided. A first application is selected via a first link that is associated with the folder properties. A second application is selected via a second application link that is associated with an object property.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, a method for supporting a function call in an operating system is specified. In this method, a function call triggered by the user is first determined and checked by the system to determine whether an object is selected for the application of the function. In addition, information is made accessible to the user if no object is selected; if an object is selected, a check is carried out to determine whether it is suitable for the application of the function; and if an object is selected which is not suitable for the application of the function, information relating thereto is made accessible to the user.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system and a method for graphical interconnection of hardware signals of a device, especially of a controller device are provided. The object of the invention is to design the graphical interconnection in a simple manner so that a user can perform this function intuitively and without knowledge of the address convention used in the engineering system. This object is achieved by the inventive system and by the inventive method by the hardware signals being interconnected graphically with program elements of a programming environment using drag & drop. A clean copy of the Abstract that incorporates the above amendments is provided herewith on a separate page.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a computer program product and a device for providing user information relating to a screen object selected by a user with a pointer tool within a graphical user interface. In order to provide the most comprehensive assistance possible to a user when operating the pointer tool, the following method steps are proposed: detecting the selected screen object, continuously registering the position of the selected screen object within the graphical user interface while the screen object is being moved by the user by means of the pointer tool, displaying a window which follows the position of the selected screen object and contains text-based information which is dependent on the position of the selected screen object.

Abstract: Method and system for exchanging description data between projects The invention relates to a system and a method for exchanging application-oriented description data between projects, in particular between engineering projects in the field of automation. It makes it possible to exchange description data, in particular application-oriented engineering data, between sub-projects in an efficient and reliable manner. The storage and subsequent exchange of relevant description data relating to objects, such that all the information required for communication between sub-projects is available, are ensured by means of the system and the method. The description data is stored on a shared basis in so-called inter-projcet interfaces( IPI).

Abstract: A system and a method for processing of projects, especially engineering projects, in the automation environment, with the aid of which parts of project can be split off and processed independently of each other, with a seamless integration into the main project subsequently being undertaken without further adaptation effort is provided. In this way it is possible in the environment of larger projects to work in parallel on different subprojects and the subprojects can be further developed independently of each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for providing specifications for a project, in particular for an engineering project for creating an automation solution. The system comprises first means for creating a file containing the specifications and at least one project planning environment for creating a solution on the basis of the specifications, with the file containing the specifications being imported into the at least one project planning environment as meta knowledge. A simple provision of specifications to be used for a project is hereby enabled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for the provision of context-specific information (1). The system has indicator means (2) to display a moving indicator symbol (3) to indicate a position and to display an indicator area (4) to indicate context-specific information (1). To make the provision of context-specific information (1) more user-friendly, it is proposed that the indicator area (4) can be displayed in a movable fashion linked to the moving indicator symbol (3).