公开(公告)号：US07788631B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US09791124

申请日：2001-02-22

Applicant: Russell J. Sieron ,  Bruce Morey ,  John Elster

Inventor： Russell J. Sieron ,  Bruce Morey ,  John Elster

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06

Abstract: A Process Automation System and accompanying method provides for the automated or semi-automated creation of workflow management procedures having an arbitrary number of tasks to be performed manually or via computer automation in specified sequences. Workflows are automatically or in a semi-automatic generated by prompting the user with valid choices. After creating the workflow, the system then acts as the executive for execution; initiating tasks, tracking status, and managing intermediate and final products. The capability is provided to define new products and tasks for the system via a graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 过程自动化系统和伴随方法提供了自动或半自动创建工作流管理过程，其具有手动执行的任意数量的任务或者通过指定序列中的计算机自动化。 通过提示用户进行有效的选择，自动或半自动生成工作流程。 创建工作流后，系统将作为执行人员执行; 启动任务，跟踪状态和管理中间和最终产品。 提供了通过图形用户界面为系统定义新产品和任务的能力。