Method, system, and program for executing a workflow

Details Method, system, and program for executing a workflow Method, system, and program for executing a workflow

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Nguyen-Ba, Antony (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Software project management

C717S108000, C717S116000, C705S007380, C707S793000, C715S965000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069536

ABSTRACT:
Provided is a method, system, and program for executing a workflow. A workflow class implement methods and objects to provide information on and control of workflows. A work list class implements methods and objects to provide information on and manipulate work items assigned to the workflows. A work item class implements methods and objects to provide information on and manipulate work items when executing one workflow.

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