Patents by Inventor Roland Pulfer

Roland Pulfer 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: 8195709
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for comparing computer-based and data-processing models of a complex system, with a first model and a second model of the system, whereby the models reflect a model of a system behavior by means of predefined objects which represent activities and units within the system. The inventive method comprises the steps of comparing the models and destination of corresponding respective predefined objects of the first and second model, detecting differences in attributes of corresponding predefined objects and outputting the differences to a user. The use of predefined objects—that is, of objects that pertain to a known set of types—enables a more-efficient comparison of models than in unstructured models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Patent number: 8027859
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for analyzing a computer-based data processing model of a complex system, said model comprising at least two modeling levels on which the system is represented at different degrees of abstraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Patent number: 7941301
    Abstract: The invention relates to the modeling of a complex system wherein units such as data and/or products are received, processed and forwarded in event chains of the system. Said modeling uses a defined set of basic types at the lowest description level for representation of the units and in order to describe the interaction therebetween. Each basic type processes data representing values of characteristics of the above-mentioned units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Publication number: 20100036874
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for comparing computer-based and data-processing models of a complex system, with a first model and a second model of the system, whereby the models reflect a model of a system behavior by means of predefined objects which represent activities and units within the system. The inventive method comprises the steps of comparing the models and destination of corresponding respective predefined objects of the first and second model, detecting differences in attributes of corresponding predefined objects and outputting the differences to a user. The use of predefined objects—that is, of objects that pertain to a known set of types—enables a more-efficient comparison of models than in unstructured models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Patent number: 7620639
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for comparing computer-based and data-processing models of a complex system, with a first model and a second model of the system, whereby the models reflect a model of a system behavior by means of predefined objects which represent activities and units within the system. The inventive method comprises the steps of comparing the models and destination of corresponding respective predefined objects of the first and second model, detecting differences in attributes of corresponding predefined objects and outputting the differences to a user. The use of predefined objects, i.e. of objects that pertain to a known set of types, enables a more efficient comparison of models than in unstructured models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Patent number: 7295957
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for modeling, documenting and validating a system, preferably a company, comprising the following steps: Providing one or more sensors in a system, defining data to be recorded, parameterizing the data to be recorded, transforming the parameterized data to objects with parameters, linking the parameters of the objects by standardized relationships, checking and, if required, completing or modifying the recorded objects and their parameters, recording the parameterized data by means of the sensors, standardized analysis of the relationships of the objects, outputting the results of the standardized analysis in printed or in electronic form. Said steps are repeated at time intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Publication number: 20070162496
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for comparing computer-based and data-processing models of a complex system, with a first model and a second model of the system, whereby the models reflect a model of a system behavior by means of predefined objects which represent activities and units within the system. The inventive method comprises the steps of comparing the models and destination of corresponding respective predefined objects of the first and second model, detecting differences in attributes of corresponding predefined objects and outputting the differences to a user. The use of predefined objects, i.e. of objects that pertain to a known set of types, enables a more efficient comparison of models than in unstructured models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Publication number: 20060277022
    Abstract: The invention relates to the modelling of a complex system wherein units such as data and/or products are received, processed and forwarded in event chains of the system. Said modelling uses a defined set of basic types at the lowest description level for representation of the units and in order to describe the interaction therebetween. Each basic type processes data representing values of characteristics of the above-mentioned units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Publication number: 20060265257
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for analyzing a computer-based data processing model of a complex system, said model comprising at least two modeling levels on which the system is represented at different degrees of abstraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer
  • Publication number: 20040233056
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for modeling, documenting and validating a system, preferably a company, comprising the following steps: Providing one or more sensors in a system, defining data to be recorded, parameterizing the data to be recorded, transforming the parameterized data to objects with parameters, linking the parameters of the objects by standardized relationships, checking and, if required, completing or modifying the recorded objects and their parameters, recording the parameterized data by means of the sensors, standardized analysis of the relationships of the objects, outputting the results of the standardized analysis in printed or in electronic form. Said steps are repeated at time intervals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Roland Pulfer