Various embodiments include a method for managing a production process for fabricating a component comprising: storing fabrication data for fabricating the component in a first file container; storing reproduction data relating to the component in the first file container, wherein said reproduction data includes a permission relating to the fabrication of the component; storing production data indicating a state of a production machine during the production process in a second file container; storing character data indicating a property of the component in a third file container; receiving a request; and providing at least one datum in response to the request, the at least one datum selected from the group of data consisting of: the stored fabrication data, the reproduction data, the production data, and/or the character data.

A robot system includes: a plurality of robot arms having a motor; a plurality of controllers controlling the robot arms; and a teaching device designating the controller and transmitting an instruction signal thereto. The controller includes: a control unit controlling an operation of the robot arm; a motor operation control unit controlling whether to operate the motor or not; a first connector and a second connector for coupling a wiring electrically coupling to the teaching device; and a first enable valid/invalid switch setting whether to operate the motor or not. The motor operation control unit controls the operation of the motor, based on the setting by the first enable valid/valid switch about whether to operate the motor or not, regardless of the instruction signal.

A method, an apparatus, and a system for controlling an intelligent device are provided. The device transmits a control request including a first intelligent device identifier corresponding to a first intelligent device to be controlled. In response to transmitting the control request, the device receives a first verification character string that corresponds to the control request. The first verification character string is transmitted to a first wearable device locally establishing a data connection with the first wearable device. First signed information is received from the first wearable device. The first signed information is a result of performing a signature on first to-be-signed information and includes the first verification character string. The first signed information and operation information for controlling the first intelligent device are transmitted.

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for industrial control software execution management. For example, there is provided a method for enabling a software module included in a plurality of software modules of an application package installed on a computing device configured to control a turbomachine of an industrial plant. The method can include receiving, by a processor of the computing device, a request for executing the software module. The method can include generating and sending an activation request to a remote server. The method can include generating, by the remote server, an activation code if a verification protocol is successfully completed. The method can include forwarding the activation code to the computing device. The method can include activating the software module when the activation code is received by the processor.

A method, an apparatus, and a system for controlling an intelligent device are provided. The device transmits a control request including a first intelligent device identifier corresponding to a first intelligent device to be controlled. In response to transmitting the control request, the device receives a first verification character string that corresponds to the control request. The first verification character string is transmitted to a first wearable device locally establishing a data connection with the first wearable device. First signed information is received from the first wearable device. The first signed information is a result of performing a signature on first to-be-signed information and includes the first verification character string. The first signed information and operation information for controlling the first intelligent device are transmitted.

A method, an apparatus, and a system for controlling an intelligent device are provided. The device transmits a control request including a first intelligent device identifier corresponding to a first intelligent device to be controlled. In response to transmitting the control request, the device receives a first verification character string that corresponds to the control request. The first verification character string is transmitted to a first wearable device locally establishing a data connection with the first wearable device. First signed information is received from the first wearable device. The first signed information is a result of performing a signature on first to-be-signed information and includes the first verification character string. The first signed information and operation information for controlling the first intelligent device are transmitted.

A programmable controller according to an embodiment includes a connection interface, a storage, and a controller. The connection interface can be connected with an external storage. The storage stores information for authentication. The controller accepts control for the programmable controller when the external storage is connected to the connection interface and the external storage is authenticated based on identification information stored in the external storage and the information for authentication.

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for industrial control software execution management. For example, there is provided a method for enabling a software module included in a plurality of software modules of an application package installed on a computing device configured to control a turbomachine of an industrial plant. The method can include receiving, by a processor of the computing device, a request for executing the software module. The method can include generating and sending an activation request to a remote server. The method can include generating, by the remote server, an activation code if a verification protocol is successfully completed. The method can include forwarding the activation code to the computing device. The method can include activating the software module when the activation code is received by the processor.

A method, an apparatus, and a system for controlling an intelligent device are provided. The device transmits a control request including a first intelligent device identifier corresponding to a first intelligent device to be controlled. In response to transmitting the control request, the device receives a first verification character string that corresponds to the control request. The first verification character string is transmitted to a first wearable device locally establishing a data connection with the first wearable device. First signed information is received from the first wearable device. The first signed information is a result of performing a signature on first to-be-signed information and includes the first verification character string. The first signed information and operation information for controlling the first intelligent device are transmitted.

The present disclosure relates to a method (200) of updating safety-related software in a people conveyor system, particularly in an elevator system (10), the method comprising: the steps of providing an updated version of the safety-related software (210); storing (230) the updated version of the safety-related software in a safety unit (60) of the people conveyor system; activating (240) the updated version of the safety-related software, the step of activating including operating a software update activation switch permanently associated with the people conveyor system; and in case of successful activation of the updated version of the safety-related software, controlling the operation of the people conveyor system based on the updated version of the safety-related software (290).