Appeal No. 2003-2055
Application No. 09/399,213
BACKGROUND
The invention relates to a multi-media database that may be accessed by
multiple users. In particular, the invention is directed to method and apparatus for
executing a command in a computer to retrieve data from a data store connected to the
computer. In the context of the instant disclosure, the term “workbasket” refers to a
particular task within a series of tasks. A request to identify a workbasket in which an
item resides is received by the computer. When it is determined that the item resides in
a workbasket, a workbasket identification is returned. The invention thus provides the
ability to determine where a data item resides in a workflow process. Representative
claim 1 is reproduced below.
1. A method of executing a command in a computer to retrieve data from a
data store connected to the computer, the method comprising:
receiving a request to identify a task within a series of tasks to which an
item is associated;
determining whether the item is associated with said task; and
returning an identifier of said task in response to determining that the item
is associated with said task.
The examiner relies on the following references:
Li et al. (Li) 5,596,750 Jan. 21, 1997
Antognini et al. (Antognini) 5,649,185 Jul. 15, 1997
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