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Workflows and presets for workflows

US9116746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2010
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5038
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system generate a workflow identifier, create a workflow that includes a first work unit, assign the workflow identifier to the workflow, update the workflow by adding a second work unit to the workflow, receive a work order to process the workflow, decompose the workflow into constituent work units in response to the work order, instantiate tasks that correspond to the constituent work units, and execute a work unit process for each of the tasks.

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