US Patent No: 7,672,737

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Hierarchically structured data model for utilization in industrial automation environments

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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.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH1159

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hall, Kenwood H Hudson, OH 174 568
Hood, Gavan W - 45 135
Kappelhoff, Ralph Milwaukee, WI 9 64

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