is intended to provide a simple shorthand for common functionality in a broad number of "application domains" and, to that extent, may be considered a "language". It should be noted that IEC 61499 is not a programming methodology per se.
ICS
35.240.50 IT applications in industry. Including design automation / Применение информационных технологий в промышленности. Включая автоматизацию проектирования
25.040.40 Industrial process measurement and control / Измерение и контроль производственного процесса