Patent ID: 6256676
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
A system for integrating a plurality of computer applications, comprising:first means for routing plurality of messages within the system;means for storing a plurality of data transformation configurations and a plurality of business process rules;means for applying said data transformation configurations to said plurality of messages;second means for routing said plurality of messages between said first means for routing messages within the system and a plurality of computer applications,wherein said second means for routing said plurality of messages between said first means for routing messages within the system and the plurality of computer applications, includes:an adapter configured for each of the plurality of computer applications;an agent service hosting said adapter;a message definition for each of said plurality of messages said adapter will produce, receive, or reply to;means for connecting said adapter to its respective computer application; andmeans for implementing said adapter through said connecting means.