Distributed intelligent diagnostic scheme

摘要

A system and methodology that employs an agent technology logic layer operating in connection with or integral to a controller is provided. The logic layer can be a functional extension of the controller's firmware that facilitates logical reasoning and decision-making with regard a network as a function of individual agent(s) state and/or status. The components of the subject invention can facilitate combining high level reasoning and/or decision making capabilities with conventional control programs to effect agent-based system diagnosis and/or system reconfiguration.