PROJECT TITLE : Dynamic Component Assemblies
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
The proposed innovation of this Phase I is to combine several distinct and complementary technologies to create a cost effective, extensible infrastructure enabling the dynamic assembly and execution of distributed objects on a heterogeneous network. Dynamically assembled distributed objects or components enable rapid deployment of mission control software capable of responding to ever changing mission demands. The Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) will act as the integration backbone for the component assemblies. World Wide Web (WWW) technology coupled with JAVA will act as the universal client providing reusable, portable client software capable of seamlessly executing on the UNIX, NT and MAC platforms. CORBA is a distributed object management framework that is being widely adopted by both the commercial and government sectors for large scale enterprises. It provides distributed services (e.g. naming, security and event management) and facilitates the integration of legacy applications and databases. WWW offers a low- cost client mechanism to distribute data and services. Both technologies are based on open standards and have extensive commercial support. Combined, these technologies provide a solid, extensible foundation for mission operation systems.POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
The application of this technology has high commercial potential. The Internet is a global phenomenon of yet unrealized proportion. All Internet/Intranet users, including businesses, as well as, individuals will benefit from the capability of building sophisticated distributed object applications from reusable WWW/CORBA components.NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Bruce Cottman,NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR
I-Kinetics Inc.
1 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803-5505
I-Kinetics Inc.
1 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803-5505