Indirect measurement of business processes
AssigneeNorthrop Grumman Corporation
InventorsJohn Palmer, George O. Vazquez
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for collecting a set of values from a computing device and associating the collected set of values with a process, such as an business process or industrial process. Process activity is monitored by collecting one or more parameters associated with specific repeatable tasks or activities performed on a computing device. The one or more collected parameters are then aggregated to form a specific process pattern that can be associated with the actual throughput and efficiency of a process.
Claims24
A system for monitoring a process associated with the execution of tasks on a computing device, the system comprising:
- a monitor that monitors at least one real-time parameter associated with the execution of tasks on a computing device;
- an aggregator that aggregates the at least one real-time parameter into a process pattern relating to the execution of tasks on the computing device;
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- an analyzer system that compares the process pattern to a pattern database, the pattern database having a plurality of process pattern signatures that correspond to at least one process, the analyzer system determines if a match in the pattern database corresponds to the process pattern.
A business process monitor comprising:
- means for monitoring at least one real-time parameter associated with performing tasks on a computer system;
- means for aggregating the at least one real-time parameter into a process pattern;
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- means for associating the process pattern with a business process.
A method for monitoring a business process, the method comprising:
- monitoring at least one real-time parameter of a computerized device during performance of a specific task associated with a business process;
- aggregating the at least one real-time parameter into a process pattern;
- comparing the process pattern with a business process pattern database containing a plurality of process pattern signatures corresponding to different computer tasks;
- determining if a match exists between the process pattern and the plurality of process pattern signatures in the business process pattern database;
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- providing a business process output if a match exists.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.