Hierarchically structured data model for utilization in industrial automation environments
AssigneeRockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
InventorsGavan Hood, Ralph Kappelhoff, Kenwood Hall
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Abstract
An industrial automation device comprises a data storage component that retains at least a portion of a schema, the schema facilitates usage of a hierarchically structured data model by the industrial automation device. A processor is communicatively coupled to the data storage component and facilitates at least one of receipt, execution, and creation of an object that conforms to the hierarchically structured data model. In another example, the industrial automation device can be employed to execute a workflow.
Claims30
An industrial automation device, comprising:
- a data storage component that retains at least a portion of a schema, the schema facilitates usage of a hierarchically structured data model by the industrial automation device;
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- a processor that facilitates at least one of receipt, execution, and creation of an object that conforms to the hierarchically structured data model.
A methodology for enabling utilization of structured data within an industrial automation device, comprising:
- receiving the industrial automation device;
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- associating at least a portion of a schema with the industrial automation device, the schema facilitates implementation of a hierarchically structured data model within an industrial automation environment.
An industrial automation device, comprising:
- means for implementing a schema that facilitates usage of a hierarchically structured data model by the industrial automation device;
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- means for processing data objects that conform to the hierarchically structured data model.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.