Context awareness, service orientation and cloud computing

Abstract

Thomas Greiner, Hochschule Pforzheim The internet of things and services enables a new form of vertical and horizontal integration in automation. It offers the optimization of technical and organizational processes by providing situation specific information and services. The core of this new kind of integration is formed by cyber-physical systems. This article compiles the most relevant definitions in the field of cyber-physical Systems and discusses the effects of internet technologies, context awareness and cloud computing on automation. An application example illustrates the statements.