Task computing

Task computing is a computation meant to fill the gap between tasks and services. Task computing seeks to redefine how users interact with and use computing environments. It is built on pervasive computing.

Task Computing Framework (TCF) and Task Computing Environment (TCE)

A Task Computing Framework is a framework that supports task computing, by providing support for:

The workflows of task computing, i.e., at a minimum, discovery, followed by composition and execution
Semantic description of tasks and services
Specification, execution, and re-usability of tasks by end users
Manipulation, including creation and disposal of services by end users

This definition of a task computing framework does not make reference to computational components. This is referred to as a Task Computing Environment. A TCE is a computational system that includes, at a minimum, the following components:

One or more Task Computing Clients,
One or more Semantically Described Services,
One or more Semantic Service Discovery Mechanisms, and
Optionally, one or more Service Controls

Applications

Using Task Execution EditoR, embodiments of multiple semantically described services and service controls, the following applications are possible:

Exchanging Business Cards
Showing and Sharing the Presentation
Scheduling a Future Presentation
Checking and Printing Directions to the Airport

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