Workflow system and method

Details Workflow system and method Workflow system and method

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Mofiz, Apu (Department: 2161)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10438698

ABSTRACT:
A workflow system that automates work processes. The workflow system uses an open architecture to support multiple platforms and includes Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enabling applications to communicate with a workflow engine. The workflow system supports Relational DataBase Management System (RDBMS) databases and allows routing of any kind of work (forms, images, executables). In addition, its flexible architecture is designed to facilitate changes to a workflow dynamically and to support integration with an existing infrastructure.The workflow system links software components to enable participants to work on shared data and ensures that business processes follows predetermined rules. Each task in the process is regulated such that the appropriate people have access to the appropriate data and are instructed to perform the task at the appropriate time.A developer can use a workflow system provided client to get an application up and running relatively quickly. The workflow system provides adapters which enables quick deployment and element flexibility. Adapters have a fixed interface which allows the Document Management System ((DMS)), Directory Services (DS) and DataBase system (DB) to be changed independent of the application in contrast to other workflow systems which tie the application directly to the (DMS), DS, and DB. The adapters allow developers to attach clients of varying types and magnitude and allows developers to mix and match application elements to better serve their application. Thus, the workflow system is not tied to any proprietary (DMS), DS, or DB.

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