Workflow initiated by graphical symbols
First Claim
1. A method for workflow processing of objects stored in a memory of a computer system comprising:
- storing an object, which is to be processed, in the memory of the computer system;
reading the object, which is to be processed, from the memory and adding a graphical symbol to the object;
processing the graphical symbol and object with middleware, with the middleware being a program module providing a service to a client application allowing the client application to communicate with a server application; and
in response to the processing of the graphical symbol with the middleware, initiating actions to process the object in accordance with business rules, with the business rules being at least one of a set of controls or procedures by which a computer implemented business process is conducted; and
whereinthe graphical symbol is an object which, when interpreted by the middleware into a computer readable format, initiates an action resulting in the use of at least one tool to process the object with each tool performing a different operation on the object or at least one additional event or changing at least one attribute of the object, based on the business rules.
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Abstract
A method for workflow processing of objects stored in the memory of a computer system in accordance with the invention includes storing an object, which is to be processed, in the memory of a computer system; reading the object, which is to be processed, from the memory, and adding a graphical symbol to the object; processing the graphical symbol with middleware; and in response to the processing of the graphical symbol with the middleware initiating actions to process the object in accordance with business rules; and wherein the graphical symbol is an object which, when interpreted by the middleware into a computer readable format, initiates an action resulting in the use of at least one tool to process the object with each tool performing a different operation on the object or at least one additional object event or changing at least one attribute of the object, based on business rules, with the rules being comprised of at least one of the set of controls or procedures under which a computer implemented business process is conducted.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for workflow processing of objects stored in a memory of a computer system comprising:
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storing an object, which is to be processed, in the memory of the computer system; reading the object, which is to be processed, from the memory and adding a graphical symbol to the object; processing the graphical symbol and object with middleware, with the middleware being a program module providing a service to a client application allowing the client application to communicate with a server application; and in response to the processing of the graphical symbol with the middleware, initiating actions to process the object in accordance with business rules, with the business rules being at least one of a set of controls or procedures by which a computer implemented business process is conducted; and
whereinthe graphical symbol is an object which, when interpreted by the middleware into a computer readable format, initiates an action resulting in the use of at least one tool to process the object with each tool performing a different operation on the object or at least one additional event or changing at least one attribute of the object, based on the business rules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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Current AssigneeGlobal 360, Inc. (Open Text Corporation)
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Original AssigneeKodak Limited (Eastman Kodak Company)
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InventorsLin, Chih Ru, Entner, Diane T., Wormington, Phyllis J.
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Primary Examiner(s)Black, Thomas G.
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Assistant Examiner(s)LEWIS, CHERYL RENEA
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Application NumberUS08/337,388Time in Patent Office1,267 DaysField of Search395/600, 395/614, 395/610, 395/613, 395/204, 395/751, 364/419, 364/401US Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesG06Q 10/02 Reservations, e.g. for tick...G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time man...
