17808454. DYNAMIC NEXT OPERATION DETERMINATION FOR WORKFLOWS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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DYNAMIC NEXT OPERATION DETERMINATION FOR WORKFLOWS

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Alexander Ostrikov of Herzliya (IL)

Royi Ronen of Tel Aviv (IL)

Ashwini Kumar Dalai of Bangalore (IN)

Pooja Bhalla of Bengaluru (IN)

Atul Agarwal of Hyderabad (IN)

Greeshma Singh of Noida (IN)

DYNAMIC NEXT OPERATION DETERMINATION FOR WORKFLOWS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17808454 titled 'DYNAMIC NEXT OPERATION DETERMINATION FOR WORKFLOWS

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: The abstract describes a system that automatically generates the next step in a workflow based on the subject matter. It receives a data record containing historical operations and a template with dynamic workflow nodes. Using this information, the system generates the next operation based on the historical operations and the content in the data record. The generated operation is then outputted into the workflow for execution.

Explanation:

  • The system automatically generates the next step in a workflow based on the subject matter.
  • It receives a data record that includes historical operations executed in the workflow and a template with dynamic workflow nodes.
  • The system uses the historical operations and the content in the data record to programmatically generate the next operation.
  • The generated operation is parameterized based on the content in the data record.
  • The generated operation is then outputted into the workflow for execution.

Potential Applications:

  • Workflow automation systems
  • Project management software
  • Business process management tools
  • Customer relationship management systems

Problems Solved:

  • Manual determination of the next step in a workflow can be time-consuming and error-prone.
  • Subject matter experts may not always be available to determine the appropriate next operation.
  • In complex workflows, it can be challenging to keep track of the historical operations and determine the next step.

Benefits:

  • Automation of the next step in a workflow saves time and reduces errors.
  • Subject matter experts are not required for every decision in the workflow.
  • The system can handle complex workflows with multiple historical operations and dynamic nodes.


Original Abstract Submitted

A next operation in a workflow corresponding to a subject matter is automatically generated. A subject matter data record is received, including one or more historical operations previously executed in the workflow and a workflow template including one or more dynamic workflow nodes. At least one next operation is programmatically generated from the one or more dynamic workflow nodes based on the one or more historical operations previously executed in the workflow, wherein the at least one next operation is parameterized based on content in the subject matter data record. The at least one programmatically generated next operation is output into the workflow for execution.

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