Developing Workflow Engine for Mobile Devices

Mobile devices are today capable to run and maintain long running interaction and communication between people and external systems over cell and local proximity networks. In this paper, we will describe a mobile workflow system which provides a platform for deploying and managing process oriented applications and services in mobile devices. We will discuss the architecture and the implementation aspects of our prototype. We will discuss the value of this system to the users in managing and partly automating their regular activities in both personal and professional life. In addition, we will argue the use of standards and the advantages of integrating two open standards on web forms and web services in order to execute the mobile workflows.