Patents by Inventor Walter G. Kienle
Walter G. Kienle 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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Patent number: 9691053Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for data management pertaining to master data management, processing, and optimization; to maintenance management; and to asset management. A master data management system may include a dynamic object identification system. The dynamic object identification system may identify objects using a segmented and coded globally unique identifier. The globally unique identifier may be updated while the objects are within the system. The globally unique identifier may comprise coded segments including a personal identification number, an external key, technical data, and administration data. The technical and administration data may be more or less detailed, depending on, among others, the object, its history of use, and its present circumstances. Implementation of the asset management system may include the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Matthias Wobbe, Christoph Wobbe, Uwe Kirchner, Walter G. Kienle
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Patent number: 8392291Abstract: A computer-implemented method for the automated structuring of data representing a tangible system. The method includes receiving first item information describing a first tangible item of the system, receiving first item position information describing a position of the first item, receiving second item information describing a second tangible item of the system, receiving second item position information describing a position of the second item, and characterizing a relationship between the first item and the second item based at least in part upon the first item position information and the second item position information.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Patent number: 8061604Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for data management pertaining to master data management, processing, and optimization; to maintenance management; and to asset management. A master data management system may include a dynamic object identification system. The dynamic object identification system may identify objects using a segmented and coded globally unique identifier. The globally unique identifier may be updated while the objects are within the system. The globally unique identifier may comprise coded segments including a personal identification number, an external key, technical data, and administration data. The technical and administration data may be more or less detailed, depending on, among others, the object, its history of use, and its present circumstances. Implementation of the asset management system may include the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Matthias Wobbe, Christoph Wobbe, Uwe Kirchner, Walter G. Kienle
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Patent number: 7757949Abstract: A method for structuring a temporary system includes receiving information obtained by interrogating a tag on an article and establishing a relationship between the article and one or more other articles in the temporary system based at least in part upon the information obtained by interrogating the tag. The information obtained by interrogating the tag regards the article.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Knut Heusermann, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Gordon Muehl
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Publication number: 20090236421Abstract: A method for structuring a temporary system includes receiving information obtained by interrogating a tag on an article and establishing a relationship between the article and one or more other articles in the temporary system based at least in part upon the information obtained by interrogating the tag. The information obtained by interrogating the tag regards the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Knut Heusermann, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Gordon Muehl
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Patent number: 7566005Abstract: A method for structuring a temporary system includes receiving information obtained by interrogating a tag on an article and establishing a relationship between the article and one or more other articles in the temporary system based at least in part upon the information obtained by interrogating the tag. The information obtained by interrogating the tag regards the article.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Knut Heusermann, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Gordon Muehl
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Patent number: 7341197Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Patent number: 7168619Abstract: A method for structuring a temporary system includes receiving information obtained by interrogating a tag on an article and establishing a relationship between the article and one or more other articles in the temporary system based at least in part upon the information obtained by interrogating the tag. The information obtained by interrogating the tag regards the article.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Knut Heusermann, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Gordon Muehl
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Patent number: 7093756Abstract: Techniques for distributed production control include tagging unfinished products with electronically accessible production information that identifies aspects in which the products are to be produced differently. The production information is used to control an aspect of the production of a given product.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Patent number: 7047159Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Patent number: 6859757Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: SAP AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Publication number: 20040102865Abstract: A method for structuring a temporary system includes receiving information obtained by interrogating a tag on an article and establishing a relationship between the article and one or more other articles in the temporary system based at least in part upon the information obtained by interrogating the tag. The information obtained by interrogating the tag regards the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Knut Heusermann, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Gordon Muehl
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Publication number: 20040088070Abstract: A computer-implemented method for the automated structuring of data representing a tangible system. The method includes receiving first item information describing a first tangible item of the system, receiving first item position information describing a position of the first item, receiving second item information describing a second tangible item of the system, receiving second item position information describing a position of the second item, and characterizing a relationship between the first item and the second item based at least in part upon the first item position information and the second item position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Publication number: 20040084520Abstract: Techniques for distributed production control include tagging unfinished products with electronically accessible production information that identifies aspects in which the products are to be produced differently. The production information is used to control an aspect of the production of a given product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Publication number: 20040020994Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Publication number: 20040024570Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann
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Publication number: 20040024501Abstract: A method for maintaining a complex article, including retrieving maintenance information relating to maintenance of a component of a complex article from an electronically-accessible tag coupled to the component and applying the retrieved maintenance information to a determination regarding maintenance of the complex article. A device including a complex article including a first component and a second component, the first and second components being one of individually replaceable and maintainable. The first component is tagged with a first tag that stores first computer accessible information including a first identifier identifying the first component and first maintenance information describing maintenance of the first component. The second component is tagged with a second tag that stores second computer accessible information including a second identifier identifying the second component and second maintenance information describing maintenance of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Gordon Muehl, Klaus Irle, Walter G. Kienle, Knut Heusermann