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Solution packages including segments of a process chain

  • US 8,856,770 B2
  • Filed: 09/17/2010
  • Issued: 10/07/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method including executing instructions recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable storage media using at least one processor, the method comprising:

  • receiving a plurality of segment definitions representing a plurality of existing segments defining an existing process chain implemented in a target system;

    selecting, based on the plurality of segment definitions, a first proposed process chain including a first proposed segment corresponding with an existing segment from the plurality of existing segments, and including a second proposed segment different from each existing segment from the plurality of existing segments;

    selecting, based on the plurality of segment definitions, a second proposed process chain including a third proposed segment corresponding with the existing segment from the plurality of existing segments, and including a fourth proposed segment different from each existing segment from the plurality of existing segments, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth proposed segments are distinct;

    defining an option for an operational relationship between the existing segment from the plurality of existing segments and the second proposed segment of the first proposed process chain; and

    defining a prerequisite for an operational relationship between the existing segment from the plurality of existing segments and the fourth proposed segment of the second proposed process chain.

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