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Method for automatic generation of document history log exception reports in a data processing system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1990-02-23
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Granted: 1992-07-07
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Expires: 2010-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A method for automatically generating document history log exception reports in a data processing system having multiple resource objects which are managed by one or more resource managers, each resource object being accessible by as plurality of users within a data processing system. A history log is created and associated with a selected resource object. Thereafter, the occurrence of each event and/or action relating to the selected resource object is recorded within the history log. The status of the history log is periodically determined and an exception report is automatically generated and transmitted to a previously designated individual in the event a lack of memory space within the history log will prevent the recordation of a subsequent event or activity. In one embodiment of the present invention an exception report is also generated in the event the selected resource object has been transferred to a resource manager which will not support a document history log.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick L. Janis
- 👤 Marvin L. Williams
- 👤 Diana S. Wang
Bibliographic Details
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US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/30; G06F11/34; G06F11/3466; G06F11/3476; G06F11/3404; G06F11/348; G06F11/3495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A method in a data processing system of efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system, said method comprising the steps of: creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; associating said history log with a selected resource object; recording within said history log those activities relating to said selected resource object; automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A method in a data processing system of efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system, said method comprising the steps of: creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; associating said history log with a selected resource object; recording within said history log those activities relating to said selected resource object; automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method in a data processing system of efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object according to claim 1 further including the step of periodically monitoring the status of said history log to determine the availability of storage capacity therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method in a data processing system of efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object according to claim 1 further including the step of specifying a particular individual to receive said indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method in a data processing system of efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object according to claim 1, further including the step of specifying a particular individual to receive said indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in response to the transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
A data processing system for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users in said data processing system, said data processing system comprising: means for creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; means for associating said history log with a selected resource object; means for recording within said history log those activities relating to said selected resource object; means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity related to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
147 words
A data processing system for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users in said data processing system, said data processing system comprising: means for creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; means for associating said history log with a selected resource object; means for recording within said history log those activities relating to said selected resource object; means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity related to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The data processing system for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system according to claim 5, further including means for periodically monitoring the status of said history log to determine the availability of storage capacity therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The data processing system for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object managed by a resource manager and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system according to claim 5, further including means for specifying a particular individual to receive said indication of the nonrecordability of an activity related to said selected resource object.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
155 words
A data processing program product for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object stored within a data processing system and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system, said data processing program product comprising: instruction means for creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; instruction means for associating said history log with a selected resource object; instruction means for recording within said history log those activities related to said selected resource object; instruction means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and instruction means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
155 words
A data processing program product for efficiently maintaining a record of activities relating to a selected resource object stored within a data processing system and accessible by a plurality of users within said data processing system, said data processing program product comprising: instruction means for creating a history log having a finite storage capacity; instruction means for associating said history log with a selected resource object; instruction means for recording within said history log those activities related to said selected resource object; instruction means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in the event the recordation of said activity shall exceed said storage capacity; and instruction means for automatically generating an indication of the nonrecordability of an activity relating to said selected resource object in response to a transfer of said selected resource object to a resource manager which does not support said history log.
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