Using BPMN to model Internet of Things behavior within business process

Abstract

Whereas, traditionally, business processes use the Internet of Things (IoTs) as a distributed source of information, the increase of computational capabilities of IoT devices provides them with the means to also execute parts of the business logic, reducing the amount of exchanged data and central processing. Current approaches based on Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) already support modelers to define both business processes and IoT devices behavior at the same level of abstraction. However, they are not restricted to standard BPMN elements and they generate IoT device specific low-level code. The work we present in this paper exclusivelly uses standard BPMN to define central as well as IoT behavior of business processes. In addition, the BPMN that defines the IoT behavior is translated to a neutral-platform programming code. The deployment and execution environments use Web services to support the communication between the process execution engine and IoT devices.

Towards a Comprehensive BPMN Extension for Modeling IoT-Aware Processes in Business Process Models

“…COPD describes the obstruction of the lungs, which hinders the patient's breathing [7]. First, the patient's heart rhythm is checked (1). If necessary, an emergency alarm is triggered (2).…”

“…As electronic components have become smaller, more powerful, and less expensive, the Internet of Things (IoT) has received an upswing in recent years [1]. Many embedded components are equipped with sensors and actuators that enable collection of environmental data (sensors) as well as physical responses to specific events (actuators) [2].…”

Modelling IoT Behaviour in Supply Chain Business Processes with BPMN: A Systematic Literature Review

“…But are those extensions still available for open use and handling by other modelling tools? Following that, we'll analyse the extensions in terms of their basic characteristics, BPMN standard [20] Sungur BPMN4WSN [5] SPUs [9] Crowdsourcing [10] Things in BPMN [13] Event Element for IoT [15] IoT representative [36] IoT devices as resources [17] compliance, and the extension technique or method that was used. The following criteria:…”

“…Moreover, in [17], it was noted that in order to execute IoT processes, IoT devices must be coupled to process elements. The BPMN 2.0 standard provides a variety of ways for establishing this link.…”

“…sensing capability provided by the device's software) and IoT service (e.g. web service interface) [17] Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC), in the authors' opinion, is the key enabler of BPM for IOT. Thus, MCC disciplines can answer BPMS for IoT concerns, and it might be a potential approach to address issues and overcome challenges in this industry.…”