Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra – Interprogram communication using message – Object oriented message
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-07
2008-11-04
Ho, Andy (Department: 2194)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra
Interprogram communication using message
Object oriented message
C718S100000, C718S101000, C718S106000, C718S107000, C705S026640, C705S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448046
ABSTRACT:
Currently lacking are effective and accurate tools to help petroleum traders and logistics personnel to make better decisions, collaborate in real-time and negotiate deals in a private and secure environment. The present invention addresses this and other needs in the industry. In particular, the present invention provides automated workflow management for a series of workflow tasks by mapping the workflow tasks to a collaborative workflow process comprising: roles, users, business processes and computer executable activities. A workflow object is received that supplies information used to set particular attributes of the roles, the users, the business activities and the computer executable activities of the collaborative workflow process. Information and data objects are shared electronically among the users performing certain of the roles. At least one of the activities is automatically executed, such that the workflow is automatically managed.
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Allen Michael D.
Bartel Wayne C.
Dietrich Donald A.
Doyle Stephen J.
Evans Michael P.
Aspen Technology Inc.
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
Ho Andy
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