Automation Anywhere. has been granted a patent for a robotic process automation system that enables users to initiate automation tasks directly within productivity programs. The system includes a plugin that facilitates task execution by software robots, managing requests and delivering results back to the user seamlessly. GlobalData’s report on Automation Anywhere gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Automation Anywhere, AI-assisted OCR was a key innovation area identified from patents. Automation Anywhere's grant share as of July 2024 was 62%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Robotic process automation for productivity program data tasks
The granted patent US12017362B2 outlines a robotic process automation (RPA) system designed to streamline the execution of automation tasks within productivity programs, particularly those involving spreadsheet files. The system includes a server that supports automation task execution by providing a plugin program to user devices. This plugin integrates an automation user interface into the productivity program, allowing users to initiate automation tasks directly on data within an open productivity file. The server processes requests from the plugin, specifying pre-existing software robots and relevant data, controls the execution of these tasks, and subsequently delivers the results back to the plugin for user access.
Additionally, the patent details various functionalities of the RPA system, such as the ability for users to initiate tasks with a single action and the transformation of results through user-specified handlers. The system is designed to enhance user interaction by allowing customization of how results are presented in productivity files. It also emphasizes security by including user identity and credential specifications in the task requests. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive framework for integrating robotic process automation into existing productivity tools, thereby improving efficiency and user experience in data handling and task execution.
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