Integrated task management systems and methods for executing rule-based operations
US8537384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/184
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for integrating multiple software modules configured to produce output according to established business rules is provided. The system in one embodiment coordinates the printing of a variety of labels and reports according to a set of complex business rules. Complex output tasks may be distributed to remote computers in a network for optimum efficiency. The system may be configured to comply with one or more standard database connectivity standards in order to provide a generic interface with foreign systems. The method in one embodiment includes acquiring an input, sending a query to a database, retrieving business rules and associated tasks, and building scripts or commands for each task.
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