Jean B. Lehmann - Arlington TX Matthew B. Reid - Plano TX Jaye D. Hicks - Frisco TX Steven K. Berenbrock - Plano TX Brad L. Rucker - Allen TX Scott M. Boettcher - Plano TX
Assignee:
Electronic Data Systems Corporation - Plano TX
International Classification:
G06F 1760
US Classification:
705 7
Abstract:
A process management system (10) for operating on a computer (102, 104, 106) includes a graphical user interface (14) for graphically presenting a process or a portion thereof to a user, a work element for graphically representing a task to be performed in the process, a work product for graphically representing a resultant product of performing a task, an agent for graphically representing an actor responsible for performing a task, and a link for graphically connecting the work element, work product, and agent indicative of inter-relationships therebetween. A knowledge repository (16) is further coupled to the computer for storing valuable information regarding the process.