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Computerized work flow system
Assignee: Vallon Inc
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Filing: 1997-10-01
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Granted: 2000-01-04
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Expires: 2017-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A computerized work flow system and computerized web site generation are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a computerized system includes a work flow server. The server instantiates a process having a plurality of activities, and tracks completion of the plurality of activities as each activity is independently performed. In another embodiment, the work flow server comprises a web application server that receives Internet world-wide-web site orders. The web application server tracks the performance of the orders such that each activity within a work flow of activities is assignable for independent completion by different individuals.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Discount
- 👤 Tony Tong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:38
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A computerized method for tracking work flow of a function comprising: selecting one of a list of defined processes; instantiating the one of the list of defined processes as a current process; adding the current process to a database of current processes; instantiating one of a list of activities for the current process, wherein each activity may be performed independently from the other activities; assigning the performance of the one of the list of defined activities as a role to a user; adding the one of the list of activities to a database of current activities; and, removing the one of the list of activities from the database of current activities upon completion by the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A computerized method for tracking work flow of a function comprising: selecting one of a list of defined processes; instantiating the one of the list of defined processes as a current process; adding the current process to a database of current processes; instantiating one of a list of activities for the current process, wherein each activity may be performed independently from the other activities; assigning the performance of the one of the list of defined activities as a role to a user; adding the one of the list of activities to a database of current activities; and, removing the one of the list of activities from the database of current activities upon completion by the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The computerized method of claim 1, further comprising removing the current process from the database of current processes upon completion of the activities within the list of defined activities for the current process.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The computerized method of claim 1, wherein the function comprises web site generation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the process comprises creating a new web site.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises: completing an online web site order form; confirming one of a new domain name and a new company identifier; and, assigning a URL address for the new web site.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises starting a second process, the second process having a second list of activities comprising: completing header graphics for the web site; completing textual content for the web site; and, completing button images for the web site.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computerized method of claim 6, wherein the second list of activities further comprises completing site enhancements for the web site.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computerized method of claim 6, wherein the second list of activities further comprises processing customer-supplied images for the web site.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computerized method of claim 6, wherein the second list of activities further comprises processing ordered stock photographs for the web site.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computerized method of claim 6, wherein the second list of activities further comprises approving created components of the web site.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computerized method of claim 10, wherein the second list of activities further comprises assembling the created components of the web site.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computerized method of claim 11, wherein the second list of activities further comprises approving the created components of the web site as assembled.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computerized method of claim 12, wherein the second list of activities further comprises requesting customer approval of the created components of the web site as assembled.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computerized method of claim 13, wherein the second list of activities further comprises publishing and testing the web site.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises: sending a web site completion confirmation form; and, sending a web site generation invoice.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises returning customer-submitted artwork.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises setting hosting and maintenance plan information.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
The computerized method of claim 3, wherein the list of activities comprises starting a third process, the third process having a third list of activities comprising registering the web site with at least one Internet search engine.
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