Abstract: The present patent application describes techniques for generating an enhanced electronic document that may include one or more graphical user interface (GUI) elements that comprise an interactive workflow. An electronic document is automatically processed to identify patterns within the content of the document that indicate individual content items, such as individual steps or instructions associated with a task described in the document, or individual input fields at which information is to be recorded. For each individual content item identified, a data object (e.g., a JSON object) is added to a file, which is ultimately embedded within the original document to create an enhanced electronic document.

Abstract: The present application describes a technique for enhancing an electronic version of a maintenance manual or procedure with an interactive workflow, and presenting the enhanced electronic document using mobile computing devices that can be operated easily hands-free. The workflow primarily consists of a set of interactive checklist items that a maintenance specialist can mark complete via a spoken command. The enhanced electronic documents are additionally associated with supplemental multimedia content, presented contextually based on the currently selected and active checklist item. Furthermore, the document viewing application provides for integrated reporting functionality, enabling a maintenance specialist to capture relevant information during the maintenance procedure, for subsequent use in generating and submitting a report either electronically or via hard copy.