KR102566983B1 - Automation model device for scheduler-based workflow process - Google Patents

Abstract

A scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a task, a communication module for receiving an external API from an external database, a memory for storing the external API, and the task. and a processor that controls to generate and insert a code script into the created task, wherein the code script is an external API under the control of the processor, and a list of the external API inserted when a corresponding code script is clicked is provided. including what is made up of

Description

Scheduler-based workflow process automation model device {Automation model device for scheduler-based workflow process}

The present invention relates to a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device, and more particularly, to a scheduler-based scheduler capable of assigning script-based dynamic events using external API and database data to process instances and scheduling process instances in a calendar. of workflow process automation model devices.

In general, in workflow process modeling, there are many requirements for expressing various process procedures of a company by assigning dynamic events. As a result, many solutions related to dynamic process management using transactions, event triggering, and script code in the workflow have emerged.

However, as the needs of workflow users have become more diverse and corporate systems have become more complex, SMEs that do not have workflow experts to manage them have not been able to utilize them. Therefore, in recent years, a lot of research and development on process automation has been conducted. These workflow process models are developed by inserting lengthy script code into process instance properties.

However, the workflow process automation model according to the prior art has a problem in that the increase in work efficiency is insufficient compared to the pre-automation process because the developer's script hardcoding is necessarily required for each process instance.

In addition, there are various examples of introducing a calendar-based scheduling system into an existing workflow, but this is a method in which the process instance defined in the modeler is reflected in the calendar when time information is set in the work system and expressed. This has a problem in that it is difficult to directly affect the process procedure and difficult to affect the script execution procedure in the process instance.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication, 10-2019-0043446, (Title of Invention: Workflow Engine Framework)

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a scheduler-based work that can configure dynamic components using external APIs and databases in a process instance of a workflow and directly manage process execution in a calendar-based scheduler. Its purpose is to provide a flow process automation model device.

The technical objects to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned matters, and other technical problems not mentioned are those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the embodiments of the present invention to be described below. can be considered by

Hereinafter, as embodiments of the present invention, a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device will be described.

A scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a task, a communication module for receiving an external API from an external database, a memory for storing the external API, and the task. and a processor that controls to generate and insert a code script into the created task, wherein the code script is an external API under the control of the processor, and a list of the external API inserted when a corresponding code script is clicked is provided. including what is made up of

In addition, the processor may include controlling to output or display an API list corresponding to the task when the task is clicked.

In addition, the processor stores the at least one web workflow program in the memory, registers the stored web workflow program in advance to form the API List, and adds or controls the external API to the API List. may include doing

In addition, the processor may include controlling to execute a script corresponding to the API List in conjunction with the external database through the communication module.

In addition, the processor may provide an interface capable of mapping time information, and may include controlling construction of a calendar based on preset time information using the registered web workflow program.

In addition, the preset time information may include a start point, an end point, and a change point defined by a user.

In addition, the processor may include controlling to register a corresponding API corresponding to an embedded script when one of the items of the API List is selected.

Also, the processor may set a global variable to register the database for each task, or control the connection of the database to be turned on or off.

The above-described aspects of the present invention are only some of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and various embodiments in which the technical features of the present invention are reflected are the details of the present invention to be detailed below by those skilled in the art. It can be derived and understood based on the description.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the present invention, events required by a workflow process instance can be more diversely and precisely specified.

The present invention can process projects or tasks in complex and diverse situations for each task by utilizing a model proposed by a company.

The present invention can improve the production process by utilizing solutions such as MES, SCM, and QMS through process automation in the right place in the manufacturing industry.

Effects obtainable in the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned are common in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description of the following embodiments of the present invention. can be clearly derived and understood by those with knowledge of That is, unintended effects according to the practice of the present invention may also be derived by those skilled in the art from the embodiments of the present invention.

Included as part of the detailed description to aid understanding of the present invention, the accompanying drawings provide various embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the accompanying drawings, together with the detailed description, are used to describe the embodiments of the present invention.
1 is a block diagram of a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present specification.
2 is a diagram for explaining a scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the operation of a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, as embodiments of the present invention, a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device will be described.

The following embodiments combine the elements and features of the present invention in certain forms. Each component or feature may be considered optional unless explicitly stated otherwise. Each component or feature may be implemented in a form not combined with other components or features. In addition, an embodiment of the present invention may be configured by combining some components and/or features. The order of operations described in the embodiments of the present invention may be changed. Some components or features of one embodiment may be included in another embodiment, or may be replaced with corresponding components or features of another embodiment.

In the description of the drawings, parts, devices, and/or components that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention are not described, and parts, devices, and/or components that can be understood by those skilled in the art are not described. In addition, parts referred to using the same reference numerals in the drawings mean the same components or steps in the apparatus configuration or method.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "comprising" or "including" a certain element, it means that it may further include other elements, not excluding other elements, unless otherwise stated. do. In addition, terms such as “~unit” or “~group” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation. Also, "a or an", "one", "the" and similar related words in the context of describing the invention (particularly in the context of the claims below) Unless indicated or otherwise clearly contradicted by context, both the singular and the plural can be used.

In addition, specific terms and / or symbols used in the embodiments of the present invention are provided to help the understanding of the present invention, and the use of these specific terms may be used in other forms without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. can be changed to

1 is a block diagram of a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 may include a processor 110, a memory 120, a communication module 130, and a display unit 140.

The processor 110 may include one or more application processors (APs) or one or more communication processors (CPs). The application processor or communication processor may be included in different IC (integrated circuit) packages, respectively, or may be included in one IC package.

The application processor (AP) may control a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the application processor by driving an operating system or an application program, and may process/calculate various data including multimedia data. For example, the application processor may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC). The processor 110 may include a graphic processing unit (GPU) (not shown).

The communication processor (CP) may perform functions of managing data links and converting communication protocols in communication between the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 and other electronic devices connected through a network. For example, a communication processor (CP) may be implemented as a SoC. The communication processor (CP) may perform at least part of the multimedia control function.

Also, the communication processor (CP) may control data transmission and reception of the communication module 130 . The communication processor (CP) may be implemented to be included as at least a part of the application processor.

The application processor (AP) or communication processor (CP) may load and process commands or data received from at least one of the non-volatile memory 120 or other components connected thereto into the volatile memory 120. . Also, the application processor (AP) or communication processor (CP) may store data received from at least one of the other components or generated by at least one of the other components in the non-volatile memory 120 .

Meanwhile, in various embodiments of the present specification, the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 may support interworking of a workflow task with an external API and a database under the control of the processor 110 . For example, the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 of the present invention may provide an entry field for connecting an external API when BPMN2.0-based process modeling is performed in the workflow modeler under the control of the processor 110. In order to efficiently manage APIs, if you click Task in the GUI Modeler, API LIST can be output. Therefore, the user can conveniently link the API through the GUI and utilize the API in the embedded script without any additional setting in the task. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 .

The memory 120 may include internal memory or external memory. The built-in memory includes volatile memory (eg, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), etc.) or non-volatile memory (eg, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM)), It may include at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, etc.). According to one embodiment, the embedded memory may take the form of a solid state drive (SSD). The external memory is a flash drive, for example, compact flash (CF), secure digital (SD), micro secure digital (Micro-SD), mini secure digital (Mini-SD), extreme digital (xD), or A memory stick or the like may be further included.

The memory 120 of the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 according to an embodiment of the present specification includes an interlocked external API, an API List, at least one or more web workflow programs, and API sets of various product groups in the manufacturing process. etc., various information required during program execution can be stored.

The communication module 130 may include a wireless communication module or an RF module. The wireless communication module may include, for example, Wi-Fi, BT, GPS or NFC. For example, the wireless communication module may provide a wireless communication function using a radio frequency. Additionally or alternatively, the wireless communication module connects the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 with a network (eg Internet, LAN, WAN, telecommunication network, cellular network, satellite network, POTS or 5G network, etc.) It may include a network interface or modem for

The RF module may be responsible for transmitting and receiving data, for example, transmitting and receiving RF signals or called electronic signals. As an example, the RF module may include a transceiver, a power amp module (PAM), a frequency filter, or a low noise amplifier (LNA). In addition, the RF module may further include components for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in free space in wireless communication, for example, conductors or wires.

The display unit 140 may display (output) various information executed in the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 . For example, the display unit 140 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100, or UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) according to such execution screen information. ) information can be displayed. For example, the display unit 140 may display scheduling requirements of various approaches using From Date and To Date set in the workflow task management screen under the control of the processor 110 through a calendar screen. The user can conveniently schedule by visualizing the process progress through the display unit 140 .

The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. display), a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 140 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch on the display unit 140 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made to the display unit 140, the touch sensor detects the touch, and the processor 110 may generate a control signal or control command corresponding to the touch based on this. Contents input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be instructed or designated in various modes. For example, when a user clicks a task displayed on the display unit 140, an API LIST may be displayed.

Since the components of the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 described in FIG. 1 are examples of components generally provided in electronic devices, scheduler-based workflow process automation according to an embodiment of the present specification. The model device 100 is not limited to the above components and may be omitted and/or added as needed.

2 is a diagram for explaining a scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 of the present invention may generate a series of work tasks under the control of the processor 110 and insert code scripts into the created work tasks. Here, the code script is an external API, and can be configured to provide a list of external APIs inserted when the corresponding code script is clicked.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 of the present invention may support interworking of a workflow task with an external API and a database under the control of the processor 110 . The processor 110 may be referred to as a workflow modeler or a GUI modeler. For example, the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 of the present invention may provide an entry field for connecting an external API when BPMN2.0-based process modeling is performed in the workflow modeler.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 of the present invention can efficiently manage APIs by outputting an API LIST when a task is clicked under the control of a GUI modeler. A task may be referred to as a work task.

In other words, the user can conveniently link the API through the GUI and use the API in the embedded script without any additional setting in the task.

In addition, the processor 110 registers at least one or more web workflow programs in advance to form a separate API List or to add APIs the user wants to use in real time through the communication module 130 in a file format according to circumstances. You can control it.

The processor 110 may be electrically connected to a database for more diverse script utilization of instance events. Instance events may be referred to as process instance events. For example, the processor 110 may execute various scripts in association with a database. For example, the processor 110 can not only easily bring information required by the user from the database by connecting to the database, but also output or display a work screen on the display unit, open a web page, etc. allows you to take a variety of actions.

Also, the processor 110 may build a calendar based on time information set by a user in a workflow in order to provide an interface through which the user can conveniently map time information. For example, the time information may include various time and date variables such as a user-defined start point, end point, and change point.

For instance scheduling, the processor 110 outputs or displays time information of the instance in addition to the process work status on a calendar, thereby enabling flexible and dynamic event allocation. An instance may be referred to as a process instance.

Process 110 may use instance variables output to the calendar in an embedded script. Instance variables may be referred to as process instance variables.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may register a process instance API to improve usability of an embedded script executed in a task while performing a workflow business process.

API registration is under the control of the workflow modeler, and the API List can be output when a task is clicked. For example, the workflow modeler can display or output an API List when a task is right-clicked on a displayed workflow modeler app. The scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention registers the corresponding API in an embedded script when one of the items of the API List displayed or output under the control of the processor 110 is selected. can

In addition, the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a separate program for each task in order to perform a database-based event of a product in an embedded script executed in a task under the control of the processor 110. database can be linked. The processor 110 may control a global variable setting for registering a database for each task and a database connection On/Off function.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is time information set by a user to provide an interface capable of mapping time information in workflow scheduling under the control of a processor 110. It can be configured based on. For example, the processor 110 may allocate an event by outputting time information in addition to the work status of the process to a calendar for scheduling the process instance. The processor 110 may control process instance variables output and mapped from the calendar to be used in the embedded script.

As described above, in the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can conveniently link the API through the GUI, and the corresponding API can be easily implemented in the embedded script without any separate setting in the task. can make use of it.

3 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the operation of a scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the processor 110 may execute at least one of database access, external code execution, and automation control, or concurrently execute them to control the workflow.

Database Access may collect, modify, and store data in an external database (Database Access) under the control of the processor 110 .

External code execution may control an external API to be used in a script under the control of the processor 110 .

Automated Control can be controlled to execute workflows based on Database Access or External Code Execution.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may call an external API from a task under the control of the processor 110 .

When a task displayed on the display unit is clicked (S10), the processor 110 outputs an API List (S11), receives an external API in the corresponding API List (S12), and registers an API set. Here, the API set may vary depending on the surrounding environment or the task being clicked. For example, if you click a task on the GUI of the workflow modeler, an API List is displayed, and frequently used API sets can be pre-registered in the API List.

The processor may set the API set S10 to be input to the text box displayed on the display unit. For example, the processor may control the API to be input into a text box located in the modeler's script setting field. At this time, the user may directly and manually input the API set into the text box displayed on the display unit.

As described above, the scheduler-based workflow process automation model device according to an embodiment of the present invention may interoperate with APIs under the control of a processor (S13) and use the interlocked API when writing scripts (S14).

Referring to FIG. 5 , the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may use an external API in a task under the control of a processor.

When the processor calls a pre-registered external API from the API List (S20), the processor can input a script from the script container (S22) and apply it to the task (S22). After that, the corresponding API can be used in the workflow (S23).

Referring to FIG. 6 , the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may perform the workflow automation model under the control of a processor.

The processor uses the API of the API List to perform tasks for each task (S31) in the workflow application (S30) running on the display unit (S32), and controls the automation script to be input from the script container (S33). )can do. Accordingly, the automated model can be executed as a script (S34).

Referring to FIG. 7 , the scheduler-based workflow process automation model apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may execute a workflow calendar component under the control of a processor.

When a process is performed through the workflow modeler, time information defined for a corresponding process may be set in the workflow process automation model device based on the scheduler of the present invention.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model device of the present invention can process various events based on time data in a script of a corresponding task by mapping the set time to a parameter, rather than just setting the conventional working time and progressing the process.

The scheduler-based workflow process automation model device of the present invention may return processed data to the workflow calendar after performing an event in a task. Accordingly, the calendar may provide the user with a dynamically changing calendar and time information based on corresponding data under the control of the processor. Users can schedule process instances based on this.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the foregoing detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, claims that do not have an explicit citation relationship in the claims may be combined to form an embodiment or may be included as new claims by amendment after filing.

110: processor
120: memory
130: communication module
140: display unit

Claims (8)

a display unit that displays a task;
a memory for storing an external API and an embedded script related to the event of the task; and
a processor that outputs an API list, which is a list of the external APIs, so that an additional event can be specified in the task, and registers an external API selected from the API list in the task;
including,
the processor,
Store at least one or more web workflow programs in the memory;
A workflow process automation model device for registering the stored web workflow program in advance to form the API List, and adding or controlling the external API to the API List. delete delete According to claim 1,
Including more external databases,
the processor,
A workflow process automation model device that controls to execute a script corresponding to the API List by interlocking with the external database through a communication module. According to claim 1,
The processor provides an interface capable of mapping time information,
A workflow process automation model device for controlling to build a calendar based on preset time information using the web workflow program. According to claim 5,
The preset time information,
A scheduler-based workflow process automation model device that includes user-defined start points, end points, and change points. delete According to claim 4,
the processor,
A workflow process automation model device that sets a global variable to register the external database for each task or controls the connection of the external database to be turned on or off.

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