Method and system for automated center workflow
US8332248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06398
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for automating workflow of assigning jobs and tracking the process. The exemplary method comprises receiving job data for a plurality of jobs, assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, sending the current job to the one of the users, and receiving further data for the current job. Additional exemplary methods comprise marking the current job complete when the further data is an indication that the job has been successfully completed. Further exemplary methods comprise sending the current job to a problem resolver when the further data is an indication that the job includes a problem. The exemplary system comprises a job tracking tool receiving job data for a plurality of jobs and assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, a messaging system receiving the current job from the job tracking tool and forwarding the job to the user; and a work order system receiving the job via the messaging system if the user determines that the job data for the job is correct.
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