Claims:We Claim:
1. A system, for Blockchain enabled industrial devices comprising of:
a. a memory that stores executable components
b. a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components
c. a blockchain search and management component configured to search industrial blockchains that encode manufacturing data associated with a product
d. an interface component configured to receive a user identifier and a request for a subset of the manufacturing data encoded in the industrial blockchains
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first subset of the industrial blockchains and the second subset of the industrial blockchains are generated by one or more blockchain-enabled industrial devices
3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more blockchain-enabled industrial devices operate within a manufacturing entity that participates in an industrial blockchain ecosystem,
, Description:Technical Field of the Invention:
The present invention identifies the subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to industrial automation systems, and, more particularly, to storage, management, and distribution of manufacturing and supply chain data

Background of the Invention:
Blockchain technology is poised to disrupt manufacturing over the next few years by fundamentally redesigning inefficient processes in areas such as supply chain management and trade finance, as well as spawning entirely new business models. Although the technology is still in its early stages of development, manufacturers must begin assessing how they will harness blockchain networks to generate business value and prepare for the new competitive realities that the technology will bring. Fully exploiting its potential will require manufacturers to more effectively collaborate with supply chain partners, financial institutions and other stakeholders on joint projects to test how blockchain’s distributed ledger technology, in combination with smart contracts, can be deployed to streamline and automate business operations. Manufacturers that move quickly will also be able to capture first-mover advantages in transitioning to the new competitive landscape created by blockchain innovations. This is particularly true for capabilities powered by 3-D printing and smart devices to create new and more trusted ways of interacting and transacting across manufacturing’s distinct disciplines – from product design and R&D, through manufacturing, logistics and fulfilment.

Object of the Invention
An object of the present invention is to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the various aspects described herein.

Summary of the Invention
Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
In one or more embodiments, a system is provided, comprising a blockchain search and management component configured to search industrial blockchains that encode manufacturing data associated with a product, wherein the industrial blockchains comprise a first subset of the industrial blockchains that record first data defined to be viewable by first parties and a second subset of the industrial blockchains that record second data defined to be viewable by second parties; and an interface component configured to receive a user identifier and a request for a subset of the manufacturing data encoded in the industrial blockchains, wherein the blockchain search and management component is further configured to, in response to a determination that the user identifier has permission to access the subset of the manufacturing data, retrieve the subset of the manufacturing data from one of the first subset of the industrial blockchains or the second subset of the industrial blockchains selected based on a defined hierarchy of access privileges, and the interface component is further configured to render the subset of the manufacturing data on a client device associated with the user identifier.

Also, one or more embodiments provide a method, comprising receiving, by a system comprising a processor, request data specifying a user identifier and a request for subset of supply chain information relating to a product; in response to determining that the user identifier is permitted access to the subset of the supply chain information, retrieving, by the system, the subset of the supply chain information from a first subset of industrial blockchains or a second subset of the industrial blockchains selected based on a defined hierarchy of access privileges, wherein the industrial blockchains encode the supply chain information associated with the product, the first subset of the industrial blockchains comprise first information, of the supply chain information, defined to be viewable by first parties, and the second subset of the industrial blockchains comprise second information, of the supply chain information, defined to be viewable by second parties; and rendering, by the system, the subset of the supply chain information on a client device associated with the user identifier.

Also, according to one or more embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable medium is provided having stored thereon instructions that, in response to execution, cause a system comprising a processor to perform operations, the operations comprising, receiving request data specifying a user identifier and a request for a subset of manufacturing information relating to a product; in response to determining that the user identifier is permitted access to the subset of the manufacturing information, retrieving, by the system, the subset of the manufacturing information from a first subset of industrial blockchains or a second subset of the industrial blockchains selected based on a defined hierarchy of access privileges; wherein the industrial blockchains encode the manufacturing information associated with the product, the first subset of the industrial blockchains comprise first information, of the manufacturing information, defined to be viewable by a first party, and the second subset of the industrial blockchains comprise second information, of the manufacturing information, defined to be viewable by a second party; and rendering the subset of the manufacturing information on a client device associated with the user identifier.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative of various ways which can be practiced, all of which are intended to be covered herein. Other advantages and novel features may become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

Brief Description of Drawings:
FIG. 1 is a flow chart diagram of an example industrial control environment.

Detailed Description of Invention:
The subject disclosure is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the subject disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof.

As used in this application, the terms “component,” “system,” “platform,” “layer,” “controller,” “terminal,” “station,” “node,” “interface” are intended to refer to a computer-related entity or an entity related to, or that is part of, an operational apparatus with one or more specific functionalities, wherein such entities can be either hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or software in execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited to being, a process running on a processor, a processor, a hard disk drive, multiple storage drives (of optical or magnetic storage medium) including affixed (e.g., screwed or bolted) or removable affixed solid-state storage drives; an object; an executable; a thread of execution; a computer-executable program, and/or a computer. By way of illustration, both an application running on a server and the server can be a component. One or more components can reside within a process and/or thread of execution, and a component can be localized on one computer and/or distributed between two or more computers.

Also, components as described herein can execute from various computer readable storage media having various data structures stored thereon. The components may communicate via local and/or remote processes such as in accordance with a signal having one or more data packets (e.g., data from one component interacting with another component in a local system, distributed system, and/or across a network such as the Internet with other systems via the signal). As another example, a component can be an apparatus with specific functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electric or electronic circuitry which is operated by a software or a firmware application executed by a processor, wherein the processor can be internal or external to the apparatus and executes at least a part of the software or firmware application.

As yet another example, a component can be an apparatus that provides specific functionality through electronic components without mechanical parts, the electronic components can include a processor therein to execute software or firmware that provides at least in part the functionality of the electronic components. As further yet another example, interface(s) can include input/output (I/O) components as well as associated processor, application, or Application Programming Interface (API) components. While the foregoing examples are directed to aspects of a component, the exemplified aspects or features also apply to a system, platform, interface, layer, controller, terminal, and the like.

As used herein, the terms “to infer” and “inference” refer generally to the process of reasoning about or inferring states of the system, environment, and/or user from a set of observations as captured via events and/or data. Inference can be employed to identify a specific context or action, or can generate a probability distribution over states, for example.

The inference can be probabilistic—that is, the computation of a probability distribution over states of interest based on a consideration of data and events. Inference can also refer to techniques employed for composing higher-level events from a set of events and/or data. Such inference results in the construction of new events or actions from a set of observed events and/or stored event data, whether or not the events are correlated in close temporal proximity, and whether the events and data come from one or several event and data sources.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart diagram of an example industrial control environment. In this example, a number of industrial controllers are deployed throughout an industrial plant environment to monitor and control respective industrial systems or processes relating to product manufacture, machining, motion control, batch processing, material handling, or other such industrial functions. Industrial controllers typically execute respective control programs to facilitate monitoring and control of industrial devices making up the controlled industrial assets or systems (e.g., industrial machines).

One or more industrial controllers may also comprise a soft controller executed on a personal computer or other hardware platform, or on a cloud platform. Some hybrid devices may also combine controller functionality with other functions (e.g., visualization).

The control programs executed by industrial controllers can comprise any conceivable type of code used to process input signals read from the industrial devices and to control output signals generated by the industrial controllers, including but not limited to ladder logic, sequential function charts, function block diagrams, or structured text. These programs can be developed and downloaded to the controllers using a suitable client device executing a controller configuration application.