Abstract: A computer implemented distributed workflow system includes a central server containing a management module and a datastore for storing workflow modules each having identifiable allocatable tasks requiring user input to complete. The management module is configured to define the workflow and manage the creation and distribution of the identifiable allocated tasks to one or more remote users, each having an associated handheld device and a locally stored application executable on the handheld device. Processing by the remote user of the identifiable allocated task is in response to a task initiation communication from the central server, which communicates with the remote handheld devices over a communications network. A user interface on the handheld device which facilitates data entry when the user completes the allocated task.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2007
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2011
Assignee:
Intuition Publishing Limited
Inventors:
Keith O'Loughlin, David Harrison, Niall Darby, Padraig Cummins, Lorraine Moore
Abstract: A system which provides workflow management includes a central server which is configured to communicate with two or more handheld computing devices to effect a delivery of specific work tasks to users of the respective handheld devices. By maintaining an interface with the handheld devices it is possible to coordinate and control performance of specific tasks within the workflow environment. A related method is also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 31, 2007
Publication date:
February 5, 2009
Applicant:
INTUITION PUBLISHING LIMITED
Inventors:
Keith O'Loughlin, David Harrison, Niall Darby, Padraig Cummins, Lorraine Moore