A conceptual approach for an architecture of distributed objects for the integration of heterogeneous data processing systems in manufacturing companies

摘要

A new integration concept for heterogeneous legacy systems is developed. The concept consists of a model (business object model), an implementation of busi- ness objects (Internet or Java/CORBA) and an information structure (structure of the graphical user interface). The architecture separates the dialog level from a logical application level, the business objects. Legacy systems should be integrated into a company-wide IT (Information Technology) architecture. This can be done through the encapsulation of these systems into several business objects.