Method and system for monitoring a workflow for an object

Details Method and system for monitoring a workflow for an object Method and system for monitoring a workflow for an object

2004-12-14

2008-10-07

An, Meng-Ai (Department: 2194)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra

Interprogram communication using message

C705S001100, C705S007380, C705S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434226

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for monitoring a workflow for an object are described. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention include sending workflow information to at least one mobile device operated by a recipient of the object. The workflow information associates the object with the at least one mobile device and includes sender-generated metadata identifying a sender of the object. The present invention also includes detecting the object using the at least one mobile device when the object is delivered to the recipient. The present invention also includes receiving from the at least one mobile device user-generated metadata associated with the object, wherein the sender-generated and user-generated metadata facilitate in monitoring the object in the workflow. As a result, the object is accurately and reliably monitored in the workflow.

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