Model-based Programming, Configuration, and Integration of Networked Enbedded Devices
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- providing a network model of network embedded devices;
creating a process model including an artifact restricted by a functionality indicated by the network model;
providing the process model as an input to a compiler to produce,first executable code including a communication primitive, the first executable code recognized by an operating system of the network embedded device, anda second executable code including the communication primitive, the second executable code recognized by a business software application; and
controlling operation of the network embedded devices based upon the first executable code.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to programming, configuring, and integrating networked embedded devices with other applications. Particular embodiments include an architecture having an application model layer that integrates the networked embedded devices with business application systems, by allowing the devices to be expressed as part of a business application concept. In certain embodiments, an intermediate device programming layer provides a network-centric programming abstraction, relieving the programmer of the details of low-level, node-centric programming. Finally, a self-optimizing run-time system layer adapts to the specific conditions in the deployed network embedded devices, by optimizing e.g. communication patterns and resource consumption based upon input from the higher layer(s). Embodiments may facilitate integration of networked embedded devices with the back ends of business applications, and may provide a unified extensible programming framework simplifying development of applications for network embedded devices.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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providing a network model of network embedded devices; creating a process model including an artifact restricted by a functionality indicated by the network model; providing the process model as an input to a compiler to produce, first executable code including a communication primitive, the first executable code recognized by an operating system of the network embedded device, and a second executable code including the communication primitive, the second executable code recognized by a business software application; and controlling operation of the network embedded devices based upon the first executable code. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium embodying a computer program for performing a method, said method comprising:
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providing a network model of network embedded devices; creating a process model including an artifact restricted by a functionality indicated by the network model; providing the process model as an input to a compiler to produce, first executable code including a communication primitive, the first executable code recognized by an operating system of the network embedded devices, and a second executable code including the communication primitive, the second executable code recognized by a business software application; and controlling operation of the network embedded devices based upon the first executable code. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer system comprising:
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one or more processors; a software program, executable on said computer system, the software program configured to; providing a network model of network embedded devices; creating a process model including an artifact restricted by a functionality indicated by the network model; providing the process model as an input to a compiler to produce, first executable code including a communication primitive, the first executable code recognized by an operating system of the network embedded devices, and a second executable code including the communication primitive, the second executable code recognized by the business software application; and controlling operation of the network embedded devices based upon the first executable code. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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