Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Distributed data processing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Eng, David Y (Department: 2455)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Distributed data processing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908311
ABSTRACT:
A computer implemented distributed workflow system includes a central server containing a management module and a datastore for storing workflow modules each having identifiable allocatable tasks requiring user input to complete. The management module is configured to define the workflow and manage the creation and distribution of the identifiable allocated tasks to one or more remote users, each having an associated handheld device and a locally stored application executable on the handheld device. Processing by the remote user of the identifiable allocated task is in response to a task initiation communication from the central server, which communicates with the remote handheld devices over a communications network. A user interface on the handheld device which facilitates data entry when the user completes the allocated task.
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Cummins Padraig
Darby Niall
Harrison David
Moore Lorraine
O'Loughlin Keith
Eng David Y
Intuition Publishing Limited
Lembke Kent A.
Marsh Fischman & Breyfogle LLP
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