Title :
The schema-based approach to workflow management
Author :
Brockman, Jay B. ; Director, Stephen W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., Notre Dame Univ., IN, USA
fDate :
10/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Workflow management encompasses a set of tools and techniques for organizing, monitoring, and automating complex processes. In this paper, we present an approach to applying workflow management techniques to design processes. Our approach is based upon a novel information model, called a task schema, that classifies the various tool and data objects used in a design process, and defines the rules by which tools and data may be used to form tasks. The schema-based approach to workflow management has been implemented in a CAD tool named Hercules
Keywords :
circuit CAD; integrated circuit design; management; CAD; Hercules; automation; data objects; design; information model; monitoring; organization; task schema; tool objects; workflow management; Computerized monitoring; Databases; Design automation; Design engineering; Encapsulation; History; Information management; Organizing; Process design; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
