Method and apparatus for a print spooler to control document and workflow transfer
US8547576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0633
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a print spooler to control document and workflow transfer are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a request to print an electronic document from a print driver. The method may also comprise retrieving a workflow configuration utilizing a workflow print spooler, where the workflow print spooler provides pre-configured workflow configuration data for a corresponding workflow. In one embodiment, the method further comprises deploying the electronic document into the workflow based on the workflow configuration data.
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