Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for preparing a standardized functionality which is independent form the type of appliance and is used to create a solution in the field of automation. The specific properties and functions of different automation systems are directly covered or generalized on respective appliances by a system-specific adapter, the automation runtime layer. Another component implemented on the respective appliance, the runtime framework, provides a general automation functionality and/or base functionality. The automation solution can thus be created in a standardized manner on an engineering system, and randomly ported independently from the respective target platform. Uniform object libraries can be used and already created solutions can be recycled independently from the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a directory service that simplifies the provision of information within an automation system. The directory service serves to provide information regarding access possibilities, functionalities, interfaces and topologies of components of the automation system and is Web service-based.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for preparing a standardised functionality which is independent form the type of appliance and is used to create a solution in the field of automation. The specific properties and functions of different automation systems are directly covered or generalised on respective appliances by a system-specific adapter, the automation runtime layer. Another component implemented on the respective appliance, the runtime framework, provides a general automation functionality and/or base functionality. The automation solution can thus be created in a standardised manner on an engineering system, and randomly ported independently from the respective target platform. Uniform object libraries can be used and already created solutions can be recycled independently from the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automation device and to an automation system provided with automation deices that enable the integration of automation devices that leads to a homogenous automation solution. The automation devices comprise at least one interface for the message-based and port-based access to at least one application provided by the automation device. This application provides a functionality, uses internet mechanisms, and the interface is written using meta-information. The applications of the automation devices in the automation system comprise means for directly communicating with one another.