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Enabling pervasive execution of workflows

US8000991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2006
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/506
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

To allow workflow execution on a plurality of local devices such as in a pervasive environment in a decentralized manner, the present application proposes a method and architecture for executing a workflow on a device, the workflow comprising one or more task activities (tn) comprising actions performed by devices participating in the workflow and routing activities (rin) used to transfer control and data between devices, wherein the method comprises the operations of:

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