OneTrust has been granted a patent for methods and systems to generate and manage custom workflows for domain objects within microservices. The patent describes a method that involves receiving attribute values for a custom workflow, accessing mapping data, identifying corresponding fields in tables, and storing records to persist the custom workflow in the microservice. GlobalData’s report on OneTrust gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Custom workflow generation and management for microservices
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11775348B2) describes a method and system for creating custom workflows using a microservice architecture. The method involves receiving attribute values for a custom workflow through a graphical user interface (GUI) connected to a microservice. These attribute values correspond to attributes defined for workflow components available through the microservice. The method then accesses mapping data from a schema table in a repository for the microservice to identify the corresponding fields in the workflows table. A first record is stored in the workflows table, with the attribute values stored in the corresponding fields, effectively persisting the custom workflow in the microservice.
The method also includes receiving attribute values for stages and subtasks within the custom workflow, following a similar process of accessing mapping data and storing records in the stages and subtasks tables. Additionally, the method allows for the inclusion of conditions and actions for rules within the custom workflow, with the condition and action attribute values stored in the rules table.
The system described in the patent includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions and a processing device that executes these instructions. The system performs operations similar to the method, including receiving attribute values, identifying records in the schema table, identifying corresponding fields in the tables for workflows, stages, subtasks, and rules, and storing records with the attribute values in the respective tables.
Furthermore, the system allows for the mapping of custom workflows to specific domain objects through a workflow assignment table. This enables the custom workflow to be made available for use with instances of the domain object. Users can define properties for the custom workflow's stages through a second GUI, ensuring the workflow is applicable to the specific instance of the domain object.
Overall, this patent presents a method and system for creating and managing custom workflows within a microservice architecture. By providing a graphical user interface and utilizing mapping data, the method and system simplify the process of defining and persisting custom workflows, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of microservice-based systems.
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