| 摘要 |
<p>A method is disclosed for carrying out a large number of processes, each of which may be quite complex. Initially, a record is created for each process, and a record is created for each event which may possibly be implemented for the processes. Data received at an input device is automatically written to the relevant process record and data inputting takes place for a pre-set time period. Each process is carried out by the output device implementing a pre-set initial event for the process, 22, and then, after a delay defined in the event record, 23, selecting the next event 27, depending on recorded conditions. The next event may, therefore, be a an override succeeding event, a logical succeeding event, or an alternative event, depending on both user requirements and on progress of the process as indicated by received values for variable parameters. Thus, complex processes may be dealt with without the need for the large processing delays associated with hierarchial processing. <IMAGE></p> |
