RICHARD A JOHNSON
Engineers in Ankeny, IA

License number
Pennsylvania PE063119
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address 2
Ankeny, IA 50023
Pennsylvania

Professional information

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Automated Workflow Means And Method For Pension Products

US Patent:
2003016, Sep 4, 2003
Filed:
Mar 1, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/086336
Inventors:
Karen Thomann - Urbandale IA, US
Mary Chizek - Mason City IA, US
Richard Johnson - Ankeny IA, US
Carla Seiler - Madrid IA, US
Paul Douglas - West Des Moines IA, US
Thomas Houghton - Des Moines IA, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/010000
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods of managing workflow. One aspect of the present invention includes receiving work at a first location, determining identifying information associated with the work, building a request based on a type of the work to be completed, at least partially completing the request, and submitting the request for processing. Another aspect of the invention provides for assigning the work to workers in more than one geographical location. A further aspect of the invention provides for monitoring the location or progress of the work. Another aspect of the invention provides for monitoring of those who perform the work.


Richard Johnson Photo 2

Automated Workflow Means And Method For Pension Products

US Patent:
2008005, Mar 6, 2008
Filed:
Jun 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/770319
Inventors:
Karen THOMANN - Urbandale IA, US
Mary CHIZEK - Mason City IA, US
Richard JOHNSON - Ankeny IA, US
Carla SEILER - Madrid IA, US
Paul DOUGLAS - West Des Moines IA, US
Thomas HOUGHTON - Des Moines IA, US
Assignee:
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - DES MOINES IA
International Classification:
G06Q 10/00
US Classification:
705008000
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods of managing workflow. One aspect of the present invention includes receiving work at a first location, determining identifying information associated with the work, building a request based on a type of the work to be completed, at least partially completing the request, and submitting the request for processing. Another aspect of the invention provides for assigning the work to workers in more than one geographical location. A further aspect of the invention provides for monitoring the location or progress of the work. Another aspect of the invention provides for monitoring of those who perform the work.