Patent ID: 6952718
Filing Date: 2005-10-04
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. In a system which includes a server apparatus including a storage device and a plurality of terminal apparatus connecting to said server apparatus via a network, a method for controlling a workflow/process which is executed by said server, comprising the steps of: (a) generating a document which includes data and rules responding to a request from one of said terminal apparatus and storing it in said storage device; (b) receiving an update request on said document from the first terminal apparatus, determining whether said update request is appropriate or not, and if said update request is appropriate then executing the update on said document; (c) determining whether said workflow/process was completed or not, and if not completed then identifying a second terminal apparatus which can update next and notifying said second terminal apparatus; (d) converting said document into a logic program; and (e) implementing said steps (b) and (c) on said server apparatus, by excuting said logic program.