SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EXTENSIBLE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT
First Claim
1. A system for dynamically integrating an application screen, a workflow logic for a business workflow and an extensible code, the system comprising:
- an application program for executing the application screens, the workflow logic and the extensible code;
a database containing a plurality of fields and repeatables, each of said fields and repeatables corresponding to a business workflow; and
the database containing an extensible code;
a graphical user interface tool producing application screens presenting the fields in conjunction with the workflow logic of the business workflow;
wherein the workflow logic for the business workflow is creatable using defined functions, logic operators, key-words, and the fields.
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Abstract
A workflow management system provides a GUI Configurability tool that allows an end user to configure the system'"'"'s workflow screens, workflow logic and data fields without the need to rewrite any programs. The system allows each workflow screen to represent and assist each individual task within a business process that may be defined and illustrated by a flowchart. The workflow screens work in conjunction with workflow logic to create an accurate one-to-one mapping of the individual tasks and decision logic within a business process flowchart. The system provides published interfaces that allow the use of third party hardware and software within workflows. The system also provides published interfaces to integrate extensible code that perform custom functions within the system.
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11 Claims
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1. A system for dynamically integrating an application screen, a workflow logic for a business workflow and an extensible code, the system comprising:
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an application program for executing the application screens, the workflow logic and the extensible code; a database containing a plurality of fields and repeatables, each of said fields and repeatables corresponding to a business workflow; and
the database containing an extensible code;a graphical user interface tool producing application screens presenting the fields in conjunction with the workflow logic of the business workflow; wherein the workflow logic for the business workflow is creatable using defined functions, logic operators, key-words, and the fields. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of executing a business plan, comprising the steps of:
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providing a graphic user interface, said graphic user interface providing a plurality of editable screens for implementing steps within a workflow associated with the business process; wherein at least one of said screens is associated with extensible code, the extensible code related to input from a third party device. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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