Patent ID: 8275724
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: G06N

Abstract:
1. An autonomic system comprising: a plurality of autonomic components, comprising a coordinating autonomic component, a messenger autonomic component, and a plurality of autonomic worker components, each autonomic component of the plurality of autonomic components being programmed to (i) generate signals indicative of one or more triggering events, (ii) send the signals to the coordinating autonomic component, and (iii) decide to change function within the autonomic system based on the occurrence of at least one of the one or more triggering conditions, wherein the coordinating autonomic component is programmed to assign programmed tasks and issue instructions to each of the plurality of autonomic worker components, the messenger autonomic component is configured to facilitate communication between the coordinating autonomic component and the plurality of autonomic worker components, each of the autonomic worker components comprises a scientific instrument and is configured to operate the respective scientific instrument, and following at least one or more triggering condition, at least one of the autonomic components of the plurality of autonomic components changes function, where function includes switching off all power and/or operation on a temporary or more likely permanent basis, or relinquishing certain assets including but not limited to power or components or interfaces to other devices.