Workflow automation using near-field communication

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11444796
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17409875

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Disclosed are various approaches for initiating workflows with respect to physical resource devices on behalf of a user. A physical identifier can be affixed to a physical resource device. An identifier can be embedded within the physical identifier. A workflow application can initiate workflows upon detecting that a user has scanned or captured the identifier.

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  • VMWARE, INC.

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Stuntebeck, Erich Johns Creek, US 147 1643

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