Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2009-06-09
Dollinger, Tonia L (Department: 2443)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
C709S252000, C707S793000, C370S254000, C703S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07546362
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device and a method, which reduce the outlay required when searching for a suitable network configuration, in particular in the field of automation. The device for the automatic planning of a network configuration, in particular for an automation system, comprises at least one partition module to break down at least one described network planning problem into sub-problems, at least one production module to generate at least one solution to each of the sub-problems of the at least one network planning problem based on predefinable rules and at least one validation module to verify the generated solutions to the sub-problems. The purpose of the device and the method according to the invention for automatic network planning is to support the planning process for network structures for major systems, in particular for systems with more than 1000 users, by supplying suitable methods and tools. One of the focal areas is switch-based Ethernet-LANs, as used for example in PROFInet environments.
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Kröger Reinhold
Machens Holger
Dollinger Tonia L
Shin Kyung H
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
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