Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010
Title: The Innovations of Rick Koch
Introduction
Rick Koch is an accomplished inventor based in Machesney Park, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of building automation and control systems. His innovative work has led to the development of a patent that enhances communication status monitoring in networks and devices.
Latest Patents
Rick Koch holds a patent titled "BACnet communication Status objects and methods of determining communication status of BACnet devices." This patent presents BACnet objects and methods for efficiently monitoring the communication status of networks and devices in a building automation and control system. The invention includes a pair of bus communication status objects, comprising a server object and a client object, which provide the communication status of an MS/TP network as an OCTET String transmitted only upon a change of value (COV) of the communication status of a device on the network. Individual devices can be monitored with a device communication status object, either in conjunction with or apart from the bus communication status objects. For MS/TP devices, automatic configuration and monitoring in a controller is provided. Additionally, for other devices, a user interface is available through a graphical tool to allow configuration to specify the desired device and/or network for monitoring. Rick Koch has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Rick Koch is currently employed at Schneider Electric Buildings AB, where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in building automation technologies. His work has been instrumental in improving the efficiency and reliability of communication systems within the industry.
Collaborations
Rick has collaborated with notable colleagues, including David Shike and Mike Wilson, who have also contributed to the field of building automation and control systems.
Conclusion
Rick Koch's innovative contributions to building automation and control systems demonstrate his commitment to enhancing communication technologies. His patent reflects a significant advancement in the monitoring of communication status, showcasing his expertise and dedication to the field.