Method for determining requirements and supporting the configuration of technical work processes

The computer-implemented method addresses automation challenges in work processes by providing a semi-automatic configuration tool that ensures compatibility and resource availability, enhancing the efficiency of electrification and production facility processes.

WO2026114455A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04EPLAN SOFTWARE & SERVICE GMBH & CO KG
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
EPLAN SOFTWARE & SERVICE GMBH & CO KG
Filing Date
2025-11-20
Publication Date
2026-06-04

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Technical Problem

Existing technical work processes, particularly in the electrification of buildings and production facilities, face challenges in achieving a high degree of automation due to incompatibilities between different stages of the process, often requiring manual intervention and lacking comprehensive software support.

Method used

A computer-implemented method that facilitates semi-automatic configuration of work processes by displaying known work steps and their possible implementations, allowing users to select desired implementations and determining required resources, with a compatibility check to ensure seamless transitions between different automation levels.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient and seamless automation of work processes by ensuring compatibility and resource availability, reducing the need for manual intervention and enhancing the overall efficiency of technical work processes.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for planning and implementing a work process in the area of engineering and production, having the steps of carrying out a dialogue with a user; displaying (130) known work steps of the work process and, for each work step, displaying possible implementations of the work step; receiving (140) a first selection of the user, the first selection comprising one of the displayed implementations for one or more of the work steps, and the selected implementations comprising implementations currently being used by the user; receiving (150) a second selection of the user, the second selection comprising one of the displayed implementations for each work step, and the selected implementations comprising implementations desired by the user; on the basis of the first and the second selection, determining (160) the work steps, implementations, and technical means which are additionally required for the desired implementations and are to be provided to the user; and displaying (170) the required work steps, implementations, and means.
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