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Automating a document review cycle

  • US 20020143691A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2001
  • Published: 10/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for automating a document review cycle involving an author of an original document and a reviewer, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an indication that the original document is to be sent from the author to the reviewer;

    in response to the indication that the original document is to be sent to the reviewer;

    displaying a first set of author reviewing tools, associating an email note with the original document, associating a first Review Cycle Identification Number (RCID) with the original document, storing the first RCID in a configuration file, and sending the email note to the reviewer;

    receiving a reply email from the reviewer, the reply email associated with a reviewed document;

    comparing a second RCID associated with the reviewed document to the first RCID in the configuration file; and

    in response to a determination that the second RCID matches the first RCID, displaying a second set of author reviewing tools.

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