Information processing apparatus for project management and its computer software

a technology of information processing apparatus and project management, applied in the field of information systems, can solve problems such as difficulty in the technique of managing tasks and related information

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-13
HITACHI LTD
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Benefits of technology

This approach enables efficient management of tasks and related documents, reduces errors by maintaining data association, and improves usability through intuitive task management and document exchange within the system.

Problems solved by technology

Nevertheless, it was difficult for the technique to manage tasks and related information such as documents synthetically while realizing data association between tasks.

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[0048] In the first place, a first embodiment will be described. A system exemplified in this embodiment, which is one of information processing apparatus for project management, is intended for supporting the management and implementation of a project. The system comprises two functions: one displays on a screen a task area where a symbol representing a document relating to at least one task constituting a project and a symbol representing task are displayed; the other performs document work according to an operation instruction for the symbol representing the document displayed in the task area. The task area has a work area and an output area. The work area displays a symbol representing a document of a task and a symbol representing task other than output work. The output area displays a symbol representing a document in a task area of another associated task constituting the project when a symbol representing a document is moved within the output area.

[0049]FIG. 1 illustrates a...

second embodiment

[0092] A second embodiment will be described. This embodiment is an example of association among a plurality of users or tasks, which will be described below. FIG. 1 illustrates a functional configuration of a project management / implementation support system 2g according to this embodiment. This embodiment is based on the assumption that a plurality of users (in FIG. 11, there are two persons 4g, 4h) establish connections to a user interface management unit 23g via a network 30g. For example, a possible specific embodying means of the network 30g is a dedicated cable such as RS232C, a dedicated LAN, or the Internet. However, the means is not limited in particular here.

[0093] This configuration has the advantage that the plurality of users can share information about a project, a task, and a work package at their respective different locations simultaneously.

[0094] Moreover, providing the user interface management unit 23g with a user management function permits a work package deskt...

third embodiment

[0132] A third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, this embodiment is a business model of a project management business model which uses a project management / implementation support system.

[0133] In FIG. 18, for example, a project management company 72j undertakes management business of a building construction project from an orderer 71j of the building construction. The project management company 72j creates a project plan in cooperation with, for example, a construction company 73j. In this process, the project management company 72j creates task data and work package data according to the present invention, and then stores the data in a project management system 721j and in a DB for the purpose of management. The task and the work package are defined on a company basis; in this case, at least the companies relate to the construction project, and include a construction company 73j, a facility company 74j, an equipment maker 75j, a gas company 76j, a telephone company...

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Abstract

The information processing apparatus for project management comprises: a function of displaying on a screen a task area 12 where a symbol 123 representing a document relating to a task constituting a project is displayed; and a function of performing document work according to an operation instruction for the symbol 125 representing the document displayed in the task area 12. The task area 12 has a work area 121 which displays a symbol 123 representing the document, and an output area 122. When a symbol 126 representing a document is moved within the output area 122, the output area 122 displays a symbol representing the document in a task area of another associated task constituting the project.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an information system which enables us to manage smoothly a construction project or a development project, and a work flow in daily operations. More specifically the present invention relates to a function of supporting management and exchange of various kinds of information relating to execution of the project and the work flow, its user interface method, a system for realizing this, and a device for realizing this. [0002] In this connection, the project management mentioned in this specification means that information relating to execution of one or more operations (tasks) is properly managed, processed, and provided for the purpose of executing the tasks smoothly. [0003] In addition, the information relating to execution of the tasks includes, for example, the following: resource information such as personnel, equipment, or costs, which are required for the execution of the task; time information such as work tim...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048G06Q10/00G06Q10/06G06Q50/00
CPCG06F3/0481G06Q10/06G06F3/0486
InventorNONAKA, HISANORISAKIMURA, SHIGETOSHIYOKOTA, TAKESHIARAKI, KENJI
OwnerHITACHI LTD