17454269. WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT BASED ON RECOGNITION OF CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)

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WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT BASED ON RECOGNITION OF CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS

Organization Name

International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor(s)

Claudio Fadda of Florence (IT)

WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT BASED ON RECOGNITION OF CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17454269 titled 'WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT BASED ON RECOGNITION OF CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a computer-implemented method for managing a workflow of a process. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The method involves generating a recognition model that defines objects, conditions, events, and tasks associated with a process.
  • Configuration documents associated with the process are received.
  • The recognition model is used to identify defined objects, conditions, events, and tasks in the configuration documents.
  • A process model is configured based on the identified events and tasks over time.
  • The workflow of the process is managed based on the configured process model.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Workflow management systems: This method can be used in various industries and organizations to automate and streamline workflows.
  • Process automation: It can be applied to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in various business processes.
  • Project management: The method can help in managing and tracking tasks and events in complex projects.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Manual workflow management: This method eliminates the need for manual tracking and management of tasks and events in a process.
  • Inefficiency and errors: By automating the workflow, it reduces the chances of errors and improves overall efficiency.
  • Lack of visibility: The method provides a clear and structured view of the process, allowing for better visibility and control.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increased productivity: Automation and streamlined workflows lead to increased productivity and reduced manual effort.
  • Improved accuracy: By eliminating manual tracking and management, the method reduces the chances of errors and improves accuracy.
  • Enhanced visibility and control: The structured process model provides better visibility and control over the workflow, allowing for timely interventions and optimizations.


Original Abstract Submitted

A computer-implemented method for managing a workflow of a process includes: generating a recognition model defining objects, conditions of the objects, events, and tasks associated with the events of a process, wherein the tasks are based on changes of the conditions of the objects in the process; receiving configuration documents associated with the process; identifying, based on the recognition model, a defined object, and a defined condition in the configuration documents; identifying, based on the recognition model, a defined event, and a defined task in the configuration documents, wherein identifying the defined task in the configuration documents is further based on identifying a defined change in a condition of the object in the process; configuring a process model of the process based, at least in part, identified defined events and defined tasks over time; and managing a workflow of the process based on the configured process model.