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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2005
Frank Langenfelder, Nümberg, DE;
Ulrich Sinn, Erlangen, DE;
Frank Langenfelder, Nümberg, DE;
Ulrich Sinn, Erlangen, DE;
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a connectivity box () and a method for connecting a mobile device (), in particular an operator panel for an automation system, to a permanently installed infrastructure (), the connectivity box () possessing an identity (ID) which is transmitted to the mobile device (). The connection of the mobile device () is implemented for example via a cable which is plugged into the connectivity box (). In this arrangement the existing signal lines () are used for transmitting the identity (ID) or, as the case may be, the box address. The lines are looped through for standard communication. However, when a mobile device () is connected, the lines are separated and connected to a control logic () on the mobile device side. By this means the identity (ID) of the connectivity box () is transmitted to the mobile device ().