Patents by Inventor Stefan Robl
Stefan Robl 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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Publication number: 20190145944Abstract: A measuring arrangement, which includes: a sensor, wherein the sensor is embodied to produce a measurement signal correlated with a measured variable, a first interface, an evaluation circuit least one computer system and a memory associated with the computer system, as well as a third interface, especially a third interface embodied as a fieldbus interface, a first superordinated data processing system with which the evaluation circuit is connected via the third interface, wherein in the memory associated with the computer system of the evaluation circuit a computer program executable by the computer system is stored, wherein the computer program serves for additional processing of the measurement signal as well as serving for transmission of the further processed measurement signal via the third interface to the first superordinated data processing system; and a second superordinated data processing system connected wirelessly, especially via a radio connection, with the evaluation circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Tilman Benkert, Björn Haase, Günter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 10197542Abstract: A measuring arrangement, which includes: a sensor, wherein the sensor is embodied to produce a measurement signal correlated with a measured variable, a first interface, an evaluation circuit least one computer system and a memory associated with the computer system, as well as a third interface, especially a third interface embodied as a fieldbus interface, a first superordinated data processing system, with which the evaluation circuit is connected via the third interface, wherein in the memory associated with the computer system of the evaluation circuit a computer program executable by the computer system is stored, wherein the computer program serves for additional processing of the measurement signal as well as serving for transmission of the further processed measurement signal via the third interface to the first superordinated data processing system; and a second superordinated data processing system connected wirelessly, especially via a radio connection, with the evaluation circuit.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Tilman Benkert, Bjorn Haase, Gunter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Publication number: 20190025239Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular measuring system including a sensor element designed to be inserted into a process connection arranged in a pipe wall or container wall, and a transmitter unit that serves to process and/or transmit electronic and/or electrical signals representing the measured variable and generated by the sensor element, wherein the transmitter unit can be connected mechanically to the process connection by a coupling unit, wherein the coupling unit is arranged on an end region facing the process connection of the transmitter unit, and wherein the coupling unit can be mechanically connected to the process connection and mechanically disconnected from the process connection such that a latching element of the coupling unit arranged inside the coupling unit carries out a relative movement in relation to a counter body that can be connected mechanically to the latching element and that is arranged in the process connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Stefan Robl, Michael Dieterich
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Publication number: 20180321809Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for creating a menu structure on a measuring transducer of process automation technology, wherein the measuring transducer can be connected to at least one field device, comprising: connecting a field device to the measuring transducer; transmitting a field-device-specific menu structure from the field device to the measuring transducer if it is not already available on the measuring transducer; and combining the field-device-specific menu structure with a measuring-transducer-specific menu structure to a common menu structure using at least one anchor point or a placeholder in the measuring-transducer-specific menu structure. The present disclosure further relates to a measuring transducer for implementing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Stefan Robl
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Publication number: 20180164130Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a measuring transducer of process automation technology, comprising at least the following steps: starting the measuring transducer by starting its operating system, wherein the operating system provides at least one interface; starting at least one interpreter, wherein the interpreter accesses the interface; and executing an extension in the interpreter. The present disclosure further relates to a measuring transducer for implementing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Stefan Robl
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Publication number: 20180097873Abstract: A method for providing static data and dynamic data of a service/display menu for a mobile device from a field device containing identification data and a total amount of static data and dynamic data. Upon query of the mobile device, dynamic data and/or static data are transmitted from the field device to the mobile device via a wireless interface. Static data required for an application for representation and/or changing of transmitted dynamic data are transmitted from the field device to the mobile device. These static data are stored in a memory in the mobile device. Further disclosed is a computer program for performing the method and an arrangement comprising a field device and a mobile device for performing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Tilman Benkert, Björn Haase, Gunter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 9882966Abstract: A method for providing static data and dynamic data of a service/display menu for a mobile device from a field device. The field device contains identification data, and, associated therewith, a total amount of static data and dynamic data. Upon query of the mobile device, dynamic data and/or static data are transmitted with a data transmission rate from the field device to the mobile device via a wireless interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Tilman Benkert, Bjorn Haase, Gunter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 9760516Abstract: A system for communication with a field device, comprising: an apparatus which includes a communication module and an adapter. The communication module includes a connection region and a communication area. The communication area includes at least one communication interface for communication for the field device. A first connecting structure is provided on the connection region, and a second connecting structure provided on an adapter, wherein the second connecting structure is embodied complementary to the first connecting. The adapter includes an interface, and the adapter is embodied passively A display/servicing device, wherein the interface is embodied for connection to the display/servicing device, wherein the display/servicing device is embodied as a portable mobile device, wherein the mobile device is embodied for single-use battery- or rechargeable battery operation, and wherein the first connecting, the second connecting structure and the interface are embodied as plug contacts.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Stefan Robl, Gunter Jahl
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Patent number: 9710984Abstract: A method for unilaterally or mutually authenticating at least one first unit, especially a mobile device, on at least one second unit, especially a field device, within a plant, especially in the area of process automation technology, with a communication line, preferably a wireless communication line, in place between the first unit and the second unit, comprising the steps of: establishing a security policy, with the security policy including rules for granting access of the first unit on the basis of at least one unlock key, and information to check the unlock key for validity; providing the security policy to the second unit; generating an unlock key for the first unit and providing the unlock key at the first unit; transfer of the unlock key from the first unit to the second unit and verification of the unlock key by the second unit using the security policy and, if applicable, granting access.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Tilman Benkert, Bjorn Haase, Gunter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 9660325Abstract: A sensor for liquid and/or gas analysis comprising a measuring transducer for producing a measurement signal, and, connected with the measuring transducer, especially separably, a compact transmitter, which is embodied for receiving and further processing the measurement signal. The compact transmitter includes: a transmitter housing; a transmitter circuit arranged in the transmitter housing; arranged in the transmitter housing, a first interface, via which the transmitter circuit is connectable by means of a connection cable with a first superordinated data processing system, especially one embodied as a superordinated control system; and arranged in the transmitter housing, a second interface, which connects the transmitter circuit with an antenna and which is embodied to supply the antenna with, or to receive by means of the antenna, a radio signal, whose center frequency has a wavelength ?.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Bjorn Haase, Hashem Amro, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 9543712Abstract: A wireless dongle for use in the potentially explosive area for an automation field device to connect to an electrical interface of the field device, having a wireless circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals and a connector element. The wireless dongle can be detachably fitted to the electrical interface by means of the connector element. The connector element has several contact elements, wherein the contact elements are attached to a printed circuit board in the wireless dongle, that a first contact element is used to supply the wireless dongle with energy, that an energy buffer on the printed circuit board is provided which is downstream of the first contact element.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta Gmbh+Co. KGInventors: Michael Korn, Bjorn Haase, Stefan Robl, Tilman Benkert, Gunter Jahl
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Publication number: 20160246294Abstract: A system for flexible operation of an automated plant, comprising at least one computer and a plurality of field devices for determining and/or monitoring physical or chemical, process variables. The computer and the field devices are embodied to be network capable and are connected, with one another via a network. A unique address in the network is associated, with each computer and each field device and communication occurs via a defined network protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Romuald Girardey, Gunter Jahl, Harald Freimark, Stefan Robl
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Publication number: 20160104979Abstract: A wireless dongle for use in the potentially explosive area for an automation field device to connect to an electrical interface of the field device, having a wireless circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals and a connector element. The wireless dongle can be detachably fitted to the electrical interface by means of the connector element. The connector element has several contact elements, wherein the contact elements are attached to a printed circuit board in the wireless dongle, that a first contact element is used to supply the wireless dongle with energy, that an energy buffer on the printed circuit board is provided which is downstream of the first contact element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Michael Korn, Bjorn Haase, Stefan Robl, Tilman Benkert, Gunter Jahl
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Patent number: 9285247Abstract: A cable circuit includes a contactless interface for signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module, wherein the sensor module is galvanically isolated from the cable circuit, and wherein signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module occurs on an optical, inductive or capacitive path. Additionally, the cable circuit includes a signal processing unit, as well as a cable interface for connecting a cable, which connects the cable circuit with the measurement transmitter. The signal processing unit is integrated into the signal path. The signal processing unit is embodied to receive, via the cable interface, signals from the measurement transmitter, to condition them and to transmit them via the contactless interface to the sensor module, and to receive, via the contactless interface, signals from the sensor module, to condition them and to transmit them via the cable interface to the measurement transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Endress + Hauser Conducta Gesellschaft für Mess- und Regeltechnik mbH + Co. KGInventors: Stephen Buschnakowski, Torsten Pechstein, Stefan Robl, Sven-Matthias Scheibe, Tobias Mieth
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Publication number: 20160063785Abstract: A method for unilaterally or mutually authenticating at least one first unit, especially a mobile device, on at least one second unit, especially a field device, within a plant, especially in the area of process automation technology, with a communication line, preferably a wireless communication line, in place between the first unit and the second unit, comprising the steps of: establishing a security policy, with the security policy including rules for granting access of the first unit on the basis of at least one unlock key, and information to check the unlock key for validity; providing the security policy to the second unit; generating an unlock key for the first unit and providing the unlock key at the first unit; transfer of the unlock key from the first unit to the second unit and verification of the unlock key by the second unit using the security policy and, if applicable, granting access.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Tilman Benkert, Bjorn Haase, Gunter Jahl, Stefan Robl
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Patent number: 9276996Abstract: An apparatus for servicing a field device from a remote terminal, wherein the field device has an onsite display/servicing capability and is connected to a fieldbus of process automation technology. The remote terminal and the field device communicate with one another via at least one defined transmission protocol. A web server is integrated in the field device, in a Plant Access Point or in the remote terminal; the web server provides all requested device information, which is the so called firmware, of the field device in the form of dynamically produced contents to the remote terminal. A communication driver specific to the applied transmission protocol and a browser are integrated in the remote terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: ENDRESS + HAUSER PROCESS SOLUTIONS AGInventors: Immanuel Vetter, Vincent De Groot, Jörg Hähniche, Dennis Juillet, Martin Lohmann, Günter Jahl, Thomas Hartmann, Stefan Robl, Holger Eberhard, Florian Fetz
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Patent number: 9194685Abstract: A retractable assembly for immersion-, flow- and annex-measuring systems in analytical process technology for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium in a process containment, comprising an essentially cylindrical housing having a housing interior; an immersion tube, which is axially movable between a retracted service position in the housing and a process position extended from the housing. In the service position, the immersion tube is positioned in the housing interior; a closure element on an end region of the immersion tube facing the medium for sealing off the housing interior from the process containment when the immersion tube is located in the service position, and a proximity detector in or on the end region of the housing facing the medium for detecting the closure element in the service position.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Endress + Hauser Conducta Gesellschaft für Mess- und Regeltechnik mbH + Co. KGInventors: Rainer Schlereth, Stefan Robl, Alejandro Vaca Torres, Martin Lohmann
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Patent number: 9134151Abstract: A method for operating a sensor in a multisensor system, especially in a field device in the form of a measuring device for process automation technology, wherein data output from the sensor are evaluated by the measuring device connected with the sensor and the measuring device supplies the sensor with energy. In order reliably to limit production of lost heat in a measuring device to a certain value and, in spite of this, to be able to connect a number of sensors with different energy requirements to a measuring device, before a startup of the sensor, it is checked whether, with startup of the sensor, a maximum consumption of electrical energy of the measuring device would be exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Endress + Hauser Conducta Gesellschaft für Mess-und Regeltechnik mbH + Co. KGInventors: Stefan Robl, Thomas Al-Ber
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Publication number: 20150242349Abstract: A system for communication with a field device, comprising: an apparatus which includes a communication module and an adapter. The communication module includes a connection region and a communication area. The communication area includes at least one communication interface for communication for the field device. A first connecting structure is provided on the connection region, and a second connecting structure provided on an adapter, wherein the second connecting structure is embodied complementary to the first connecting. The adapter includes an interface, and the adapter is embodied passively A display/servicing device, wherein the interface is embodied for connection to the display/servicing device, wherein the display/servicing device is embodied as a portable mobile device, wherein the mobile device is embodied for single-use battery- or rechargeable battery operation, and wherein the first connecting, the second connecting structure and the interface are embodied as plug contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Stefan Robl, Gunter Jahl
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Publication number: 20150155892Abstract: A sensor for liquid and/or gas analysis comprising a measuring transducer for producing a measurement signal, and, connected with the measuring transducer, especially separably, a compact transmitter, which is embodied for receiving and further processing the measurement signal. The compact transmitter includes: a transmitter housing; a transmitter circuit arranged in the transmitter housing; arranged in the transmitter housing, a first interface, via which the transmitter circuit is connectable by means of a connection cable with a first superordinated data processing system, especially one embodied as a superordinated control system; and arranged in the transmitter housing, a second interface, which connects the transmitter circuit with an antenna and which is embodied to supply the antenna with, or to receive by means of the antenna, a radio signal, whose center frequency has a wavelength ?.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Bjorn Haase, Hashem Amro, Stefan Robl