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Document management system for automating operations performed on documents in data storage areas

US7111024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99954
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention is related to document management systems, and more particularly, to a document management system for automating selected operations to be performed on at least one document in a data storage area. The invention is directed to a method and system for automatically performing preselected operations on electronic documents. The method and system comprising the steps of and means adapted for receiving at least one electronic document into a data storage area accessible by a plurality of users; associating at least one preselected operation with the data storage area, such that such preselected operation is performed automatically by any document received into the data storage area; and performing the preselected operation on each electronic document received into the data storage area.

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