Business process execution engine
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A programmable logic controller, comprising:
- an interface component that facilitates receipt of data associated with a workflow at the programmable logic controller; and
an execution engine that executes the workflow.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The claimed subject matter provides a controller that facilitates implementing a workflow within an industrial automation environment system. An interface component can facilitate the receipt of data associated with a workflow at the programmable logic controller. A controller communicatively coupled to the interface component incorporates an execution engine that can execute the workflow and allow a seamless data flow between applications to provide at least one service.
133 Citations
26 Claims
-
1. A programmable logic controller, comprising:
-
an interface component that facilitates receipt of data associated with a workflow at the programmable logic controller; and
an execution engine that executes the workflow. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
-
-
20. A method that facilitates implementing a workflow, comprising:
-
implementing a hierarchically structured data model;
incorporating an execution engine into a controller; and
enabling seamless data flow between applications relations to the controller to synthesize data. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
-
-
26. A programmable logic controller utilized within an industrial automation environment, comprising:
-
means for facilitating receipt of data associated with a workflow at the programmable logic controller; and
means for incorporating an execution engine into the programmable logic controller that executes the workflow.
-
Specification