Patents by Inventor Ulrich SCHÖNI

Ulrich SCHÖNI 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: 11981361
    Abstract: An automation system, an operating method for an automation system, and a computer program product enable communication between assemblies of an automation system connected to each other via a back panel bus, wherein the assemblies can exchange data with each other directly, without sending the data via a master.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: SELECTRON SYSTEMS AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Schöni
  • Publication number: 20210216056
    Abstract: A programmable logic controller, a method for operating a programmable logic controller, and a computer program product provide for parallel operation of a plurality of PLC applications on a programmable logic controller. The programmable logic controller has a data processing unit, at least one input, at least one output, and at least one storage region for application programs, wherein the programmable logic controller is configured to provide at least one virtual programmable logic controller during operation by means of an operating system, wherein an application program is able to be run on the virtual programmable logic controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ulrich SCHÖNI, Bernhard GEISSBÜHLER, Christoph FELSER, Joachim LILLICH, Jonathan ORDITZ, Martin KURTH, Ralph MARTIG
  • Publication number: 20210213982
    Abstract: An automation system, an operating method for an automation system, and a computer program product enable communication between assemblies of an automation system connected to each other via a back panel bus, wherein the assemblies can exchange data with each other directly, without sending the data via a master.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Ulrich SCHÖNI