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Method for remote maintenance of a device

US9239769B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventors

Tom Oelsner · Frankfurt am Main, DE
Andreas Hohl · Hannover, DE
Mark Reinhard · Heidelberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2013
Grant date	Jan 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 21, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L67/025
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for the remote maintenance of devices that include a computer by way of a remote maintenance computer. At least one protocol is used to exchange data between the local computer and the remote maintenance computer. The protocol adaptation level is provided which, prior to a data transfer process, evaluates the protocol for exchanging data between the computer and the remote maintenance computer in terms of the compatibility of the protocol with the upcoming data transfer process. If necessary, the protocol is adapted.

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