Method and apparatus for managing priority in standardized test and survey imaging

A method, comprising:

• providing a graphical operating interface for controlling a plurality of applications for batch processing of standardized test results;
• receiving a request from a user for controlling processing of the standardized test results using the interface;
• processing the standardized test results in a plurality of batches using a computer;
• and
• creating a database of results from the processing,
• wherein the interface provides monitoring of prioritization of each batch and monitoring and reporting of status of at least one of the applications and wherein the interface provides one or more of initiating, stopping or pausing the at least one application, and
• wherein creating the database includes:
• associating a batch code with a batch of documents;
• associating a material code with each document of the batch;
• associating a return-type code with each document of the batch;
• automatically assigning a prioritization strength to each document based on the material code and the return-type code;
• and
• storing the batch as a function of the prioritization strength,
• wherein the interface provides a depiction of the prioritization of at least one batch.

A method, comprising:

• providing a graphical operating interface for controlling a plurality of applications for batch processing of standardized test results in a standardized test imaging system;
• receiving a request from a user for controlling processing of the standardized test results using the interface;
• processing a plurality of batches of standardized test results according to a prioritization strength for each batch using a computer, wherein each batch comprises a plurality of documents, wherein each batch is associated with a batch code, wherein each document in each batch is associated with a material code and a return-type code, wherein each document in a batch is assigned a prioritization strength as a function of the material code and the return-type code, wherein each batch is assigned a prioritization strength as a function of the prioritization strengths of the documents in the batch;
• and
• creating a database of results from the processing,
• wherein the interface provides monitoring and reporting of status of at least one of the applications, wherein the interface provides a depiction of prioritization of at least one of the batches, and wherein the interface provides one or more of initiating, stopping or pausing the at least one application.