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Method of and system for collaboration web-based publishing

US8171387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2004
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/197
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method directed to controlling work flow for a document is disclosed. The system comprises a document control module comprising a document engine and a document portion, a workflow control module for tracking and assigning work on the document portion, and a Web-based interface coupled to the document control module and the workflow control module. The system is configured to couple to a remote host over a network such as the Internet. Preferably, the document is automatically formatted to include XML tags, which allows the document to be searched and otherwise controlled more easily. Preferably, the system also comprises a search engine for searching through the document portion using a variety of search criteria. Preferably, the system is configured to import search results into the document.

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