An open architecture based framework for automation and intelligent system control

This paper conceptualizes a framework that features multiple dimensions for modeling the multiple aspects of complex automation systems. This framework facilitates open and scalable system architecture. Its well-defined structures facilitate efficient processing of system intelligence. Several automation models are used to illustrate the validity of this framework. This work is supported jointly by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Joint Architecture project and the NIST Intelligent Systems Division (ISD) Tools project.