Adapter Flow Modeling for Integration System Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current integration system vendors and modeling approaches fail to systematically classify adapter types and tasks within integration systems, hiding default adapter processing and lacking modification capabilities, which limits understanding and control over system behavior.
Innovation Solution
The method involves receiving adapter-related information, determining communication and quality-of-service patterns, configuring an adapter flow, providing visualization, and storing characterization information to systematically describe and modify adapter processing, enabling better control and configurability of integration systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If default adapter processing is hidden in runtime implementations, then system complexity is reduced, but understanding and control over system behavior deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adapter flow model as an intermediary layer between the hidden runtime implementation and the user. This model explicitly represents adapter processing behavior through standardized flow elements (sequence flows, decision gates, parallel branches) that make the hidden logic visible and understandable without requiring users to examine source code directly.
2Ease of operation
If adapter processing is hidden behind property sheets, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability and modification capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments adapter processing into distinct, modifiable flow elements including sequence flows, decision gates, parallel branches, and error handling blocks. Each segment can be independently configured and modified through property sheets while maintaining the overall adapter flow structure, enabling both ease of operation and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the adapter flow model dynamic by allowing users to modify the flow structure and processing logic after initial configuration. The model supports adding, removing, and reconfiguring flow elements through property sheets, enabling the system to adapt to different scenarios while maintaining ease of operation.
3Device complexity
If systematic classification of adapter types is not implemented, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability and understanding of adapter behavior deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal adapter flow model that can represent multiple adapter types and processing patterns through a common set of flow elements. This standardized model provides systematic classification capabilities while maintaining adaptability to different adapter scenarios through configurable properties and flow variations.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems, including a method for generating and storing adapter characterization information. Adapter-related information associated with an adapter is received. Communication patterns associated with the adapter are determined. Quality-of-service patterns are applied to the communication patterns. An adapter flow is configured for the adapter. A visualization of the adapter flow for the adapter is provided. Characterization information determined for the adapter is stored.