This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Siemens Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 2009-2017.
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Years Active: 2009-2017
Title: Innovations of Harry A Brian, Jr.
Introduction
Harry A Brian, Jr. is an accomplished inventor based in Johnson City, TN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of industrial control systems, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing security and reliability in network communications.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is an "Industrial control system with internal generation for secure network communications." This invention ensures that security for network communications is generated internally by the industrial control system (ICS). The ICS is assembled in a known-good environment before connecting to another network. During this phase, components of the ICS auto-negotiate with each other, assigning security tokens that are used to secure communications internally before any external connections are made.
Another notable patent is the "System and method for simulating a stress or failure in a simulated network of program logic controllers." This invention provides a method for simulating stress or failure in a network of program logic controllers. It includes simulating multiple networked program logic controllers, each defined by network information. The system allows for the simulation of network errors and the activation of interfaces to induce stress or failure in the network.
Career Highlights
Harry has worked with prominent companies such as Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in industrial control systems and network communications.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Harry has collaborated with notable professionals, including David Martin and C. Eric Gibson. These collaborations have further enriched his work and innovations in the field.
Conclusion
Harry A Brian, Jr. is a notable inventor whose work in industrial control systems has led to significant advancements in secure network communications. His contributions continue to impact the industry positively.