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Method and apparatus for tracking documents in a workflow

US6860422B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2002
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/10
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A workflow system and method include tracking the physical movement of documents. The information of the physical movement is incorporated with the flow graph of a workflow. A display of the workflow can then be enhanced by the information relating to the physical movement of the document.

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