Task management system

Abstract

To provide a task management system that makes it possible to easily grasp progress states of multiple tasks involving multiple persons in charge and details information according to task progress status.SOLUTION: In a task management system, a task management server 1 stores task content information including a person in charge and a progress state for each task, displays a matrix indicating the full names of multiple persons in charge and task states on terminal devices 2 of the persons in charge, and displays multiple task icons 5 indicating individual tasks on the matrix according to the persons in charge and the task states. An authorized person in charge is allowed to perform an operation on the task icon 5 displayed on the matrix. When the task icon 5 is moved on the matrix, a change in the task state is stored in task content information and displayed on the terminal device. When an operation of checking details is performed on the task icon 5, the details of the task including progress status are displayed on the terminal device 2 in a details screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a task management system for managing tasks, and more particularly to a task management system that allows easy recognition of the progress status and priorities of multiple tasks involving multiple people. [Background technology]

[0002] [Prior art: Figure 17] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, task management systems have been used to manage tasks when multiple people are assigned to perform multiple tasks, such as in disaster prevention management systems.

[0003] A task management screen displayed in a conventional task management system will be described with reference to Fig. 17. Fig. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of a conventional task management screen. As shown in Fig. 17, a conventional task management screen shows tasks assigned to each person in charge and the flow of each task. In Fig. 17, the horizontal axis shows the person in charge and the vertical axis shows the flow of time, displaying the flow of tasks. However, conventional task management screens do not display the progress of each person's tasks or the priority of the tasks.

[0004] [Related Technology] As a related prior art, there is Japanese Patent No. 6916701 "Sales Support System" (Patent Document 1). Patent document 1 shows that in a sales support system, a server consolidates and displays on the sales representative's terminal the tasks and work that the sales representative needs to do, and also displays administrative processing screens, action screens, etc. all at once. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6916701 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, conventional task management systems had the problem that the task management screen did not display the progress of each person's tasks or the priority of the tasks, making it difficult for users (managers, people in charge) to easily grasp the status of the tasks.

[0007] Furthermore, Patent Document 1 does not describe a configuration in which multiple task icons representing individual tasks are displayed on a matrix in which the names of responsible persons and the status of tasks are arranged vertically and horizontally, making it easy to visually grasp the status of multiple tasks involving multiple responsible persons.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned situation, and aims to provide a task management system that makes it easy to grasp the progress status of multiple tasks involving multiple people and detailed information corresponding to the progress status of the tasks. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention, which solves the problems of the above-mentioned conventional examples, is a task management system that includes a task management server that manages multiple tasks involving multiple people in charge. The task management server stores information on task content, including the person in charge and the progress status for each task, and displays a matrix on the person in charge's terminal device showing the names of the multiple people in charge and the task status. Multiple task icons representing individual tasks are displayed on the matrix based on the task content information. The task icons displayed on the matrix can be operated by authorized people. When an authorized person moves a task icon on the matrix to change the task status, the change in task status is stored in the task content information and displayed on the terminal device. When a task icon is selected by the person in charge to check the details, details of the task, including the progress status, are displayed on the terminal device in a details screen based on the stored task content information.

[0010] Furthermore, in the task management system of the present invention, the task management server assigns priority icons indicating the priorities of the tasks to the plurality of task icons and displays them on the terminal device.

[0011] Furthermore, in the task management system of the present invention, the task management server displays the progress status of a task on the terminal device by adding a progress icon indicating the progress to the task icon.

[0012] Furthermore, in the task management system of the present invention, the task management server assigns relationship icons indicating relationships between tasks to the task icons and displays the relationship icons on the terminal device.

[0013] In addition, in the above-mentioned task management system, the present invention is characterized in that when a related icon assigned to a task icon is selected, the task management server displays the recipient or requester of the task of the task icon on the terminal device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, a task management system is provided that includes a task management server that manages multiple tasks involving multiple people in charge. The task management server stores information about task content, including the person in charge and the progress status for each task. A matrix showing the names of the multiple people in charge and the status of the tasks is displayed on the terminal device of the person in charge. Multiple task icons representing individual tasks are displayed on the matrix based on the task content information. The task icons displayed on the matrix can be operated by authorized people. When an authorized person moves a task icon on the matrix to change the status of a task, the change in task status is stored in the task content information and displayed on the terminal device. When a task icon is selected by a person in charge to check the details, details of the task, including the progress status, are displayed on a details screen on the terminal device based on the stored task content information. This task management system has the advantage that a user can easily understand the assignment of tasks and the progress status, such as not started, in progress, or completed, from the position of the task icon on the matrix, and can also understand the progress status of ongoing tasks by displaying the details screen.

[0015] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the task management server is a task management system that assigns priority icons indicating the priority of tasks to multiple task icons and displays them on a terminal device, thereby enabling the person in charge to adjust the order in which tasks are processed based on priority, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0016] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the task management server is a task management system that displays the progress of a task on a terminal device by adding a progress icon indicating the progress to the task icon, thereby having the effect of making it easy to recognize the degree of progress for a task in progress.

[0017] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the task management server is a task management system that displays on a terminal device relationship icons indicating the relationships between tasks in task icons, thereby providing the effect of making it easy to understand the relationships between tasks. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the task management system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of the task management screen. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (1) of a task management screen from registration to completion. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (2) of a task management screen from registration to completion. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (3) of a task management screen from registration to completion. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (1) of priority. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (2) of priority. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of a progress degree. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying task relationships. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (1) when a requested task is completed. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (2) when the requested task is completed. [Figure 12] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display when a relationship icon in FIG. 9 is clicked. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a request is made to a plurality of tasks. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a relationship icon in FIG. 13 is clicked. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a request is made from a plurality of tasks to one task. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display when a relationship icon in FIG. 15 is clicked. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a conventional task management screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. [Outline of the embodiment] A task management system according to an embodiment of the present invention (this task management system) comprises a task management server that manages multiple tasks involving multiple people in charge, and the task management server displays a matrix on the terminal device of the person in charge showing the names of the multiple people in charge and the status of the tasks, and displays multiple task icons representing individual tasks on the matrix according to the person in charge and the status of the task, and the task icons displayed on the matrix can be operated by authorized people, and when an authorized person in charge moves a task icon on the matrix, the change in the task status is stored and displayed on the terminal device, and when a task icon is selected by a person in charge to check the details, details of the task, including the progress status, are displayed on the terminal device in a details screen, and the position of the task icon on the matrix allows the user to easily understand the assignment of each task and the progress status, such as not started, in progress, or completed, and the progress status of ongoing tasks can be understood by displaying the details screen.

[0020] [Outline of the task management system: Figure 1] The general configuration of this task management system will be explained using Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the general configuration of this task management system. As shown in FIG. 1, the task management system basically includes a task management server 1, a person in charge A terminal 2a, a person in charge B terminal 2b, a person in charge C terminal 2c, and a network 3. When there is no need to distinguish between the person in charge A's terminal 2a, the person in charge B's terminal 2b, and the person in charge C's terminal 2c, they may be referred to as the person in charge terminal 2. The number of person in charge terminals 2 is not limited to three. The task management server 1 and each person in charge terminal 2 are connected via a network 3 .

[0021] [Task management server 1] The task management server 1 manages various information (task information) relating to a plurality of tasks performed by a plurality of people in charge, and displays a task management screen or a details screen on the person in charge terminal 2 in response to a request. Task information is stored for each individual task and indicates the detailed contents of that task, and includes information entered when registering a task, such as the task name, person in charge, scheduled start date, scheduled end date, importance (priority), as well as information that is updated as needed, such as the progress status (not started, in progress, completed) (sometimes referred to as the task status), the progress rate (progress status) of an ongoing task, and the relationships between tasks involving multiple people in charge. Task information may also include information such as notes.

[0022] The task management server 1 stores task information for each registered task and displays various information, which will be described later, on a task management screen. The task information corresponds to the information on the task contents described in the claims.

[0023] Then, the task management server 1 displays a task management screen based on the task information, updates and stores the task information based on operations on the task management screen, and updates the display of the task management screen. The task management screen of this task management system displays task icons representing individual tasks on a matrix that shows the person in charge and the status of the task. The task management screen will be described in detail later.

[0024] The task management server 1 comprises a control unit 11, a memory unit 12, and an interface unit 13, and realizes the characteristic processing described below by having the control unit 11 execute a processing program stored in the memory unit 12.

[0025] [Staff terminal 2] The person in charge terminal 2 is a personal computer (PC) used by a person in charge of executing a task (a person to whom a task has been assigned). The person in charge of executing a task is an authorized person as described in the claims, and will hereinafter be referred to simply as a person in charge. Then, the person in charge terminal 2 displays the task management screen generated by the task management server 1 and uploads the details of the operations performed by the person in charge on the task management screen to the task management server 1. The task management server 1 updates the task information based on the uploaded information.

[0026] Operations performed on the task management screen include operations to move task icons to change the status of a task, operations to input the progress of an ongoing task, etc. These will be described later.

[0027] Furthermore, by double-clicking a task icon, the person in charge terminal 2 displays task information (task content information) of the task in a small window as a details screen. In this case, the operation of double-clicking a task icon corresponds to the operation of selecting a task icon to check details, as described in the claims. When the person in charge terminal 2 double-clicks a task icon, the task management server 1 reads out the stored task information, generates data for a details screen, and displays it on the person in charge terminal 2.

[0028] [Network 3] Network 3 is assumed to be a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, etc. By managing via network 3, it becomes possible to share information and manage tasks among multiple companies and multiple business locations.

[0029] [Task management screen: Figure 2] Next, the task management screen in this task management system will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display of the task management screen. As shown in Figure 2, the task management screen 4 has a matrix display area with the name of the person in charge on the vertical axis and the task status on the horizontal axis. In other words, the screen is a matrix of cells 41, each specified by the name of the person in charge and the task status, arranged vertically and horizontally. Note that the vertical and horizontal axes may be reversed.

[0030] In the example in Figure 2, the names of the people in charge are "People A," "People B," and "People C," and the task status is divided into three levels: "TODO (not started)," "DO (in progress)," and "DONE (completed)." The name of the person in charge and the number and names of task states are set arbitrarily by the administrator. The administrator may be the person in charge or another person (such as a superior). The terminal used by the administrator may be one of the person in charge terminals 2 shown in FIG. 1, or may be another terminal.

[0031] Then, task icons 5 representing individual tasks are displayed in cells 41 identified by the name of the person in charge and the status of the task. The task icon 5 corresponds to each task registered by the administrator or person in charge, and is displayed in the row corresponding to the person in charge's name. The person in charge has the authority to move the task icon 5 displayed in their own row to the right (to progress the task). They do not have the authority to move the task icon 5 displayed in another person's row.

[0032] The manager can adjust task allocation by referring to the status or progress of the task. For example, if the progress of a task is slow (the task status does not change quickly, or the progress of an ongoing task is slow), the manager can change the allocation to another person, or adjust the allocation if tasks are concentrated on one person. It should be noted that if it is a routine work, the person in charge of the task can change the responsibility themselves. The task management server 1 registers in the task information who has the authority to change the responsibility.

[0033] When an operation is performed by an administrator or a person in charge, the management server 1 stores the operation details in task information and reflects the details in the display of the task management screen. In the example of FIG. 2, tasks 1 to 4 are registered, task 1 and task 2 are assigned to person in charge A, task 3 is assigned to person in charge B, and task 4 is assigned to person in charge C. It can be seen that Person B has started and is currently working on Task 3. In this way, by displaying the task icon 5 on a matrix showing the person in charge and the status of the task, the manager and the person in charge can easily visually grasp the person in charge of each task and the progress status.

[0034] In addition, when a task icon 5 is double-clicked, the management server 1 displays a details screen containing detailed information about the task on the person in charge terminal 2, accepts input of various information on the details screen, updates the task information with the input information, and reflects it in the display of the task management screen 5.

[0035] [From task registration to completion: Figures 3 to 5] Next, an example of the task management screen 4 from task registration to completion will be described with reference to Fig. 3 to Fig. 5. Fig. 3 to Fig. 5 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the task management screen from registration to completion. As shown in Figure 3, when the administrator registers a task name and the name of the person who will perform the task while the matrix is ​​displayed on the task management screen 4, the task management server 1 displays a task icon 5 corresponding to the registered task name in the cell 41a corresponding to the TODO column in the row of the person's name on the matrix.

[0036] Figure 3 shows that Task 1 and Task 2 have been assigned to Person A, and that Task 1 and Task 2 have not yet been started (are yet to be started). Each task icon 5 has a scheduled start date and a scheduled end date written on it.

[0037] In Figure 3, the display order in cell 41a is the order in which the tasks are registered, but the task management screen 4 has a button (not shown) for changing the display order in cell 41, making it possible to change the display order. The display order of the task icons 5 can be selected from oldest or newest registration, high or low priority (to be described later), or fastest or slowest progress.

[0038] Then, when Person A recognizes the task assigned to him / her on the task management screen, starts Task 1, and moves the task icon for Task 1 to cell 41b in the DO column (Figure 4), the task management server 1 changes (updates) the "Task status" in the stored task information for Task 1 to "In progress," stores it, and updates the display on the task management screen. Furthermore, when person in charge A completes task 1 and moves the task icon for task 1 to cell 41c in the DONE column (Figure 5), the task management server 1 updates and stores the status of task 1 as "completed," and updates the task management screen.

[0039] [Priority display: Figure 6, Figure 7] Next, the display of the priority of each task on the task management screen 4 will be explained using Figures 6 and 7. Figures 6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of displaying the priority. When the administrator registers the priority of each task at the time of task registration, the task management server 1 displays a priority icon representing the priority attached to the task icon 5.

[0040] In the example of FIG. 6, a small round priority icon 51 is attached to the left of the task icon 5, and the priority can be identified by the display color of the priority icon 51. In this task management system, priorities are displayed in descending order, for example, red → yellow → green, with task 1 being green and low priority, task 2 and task 3 being yellow and medium priority, and task 4 being red and high priority. However, because Figure 6 is a black and white diagram, the differences in color are not fully expressed.

[0041] Here, the priority is distinguished by the color of the priority icon 51, but it may also be distinguished by shape, and even if the shape is the same, the higher the priority, the larger the circle, or high priority may be displayed as a star, medium priority as a square, and low priority as a triangle. Furthermore, even if the shapes are the same (circular, rectangular, etc.), the priorities may be expressed by changing the size of the task icon 5 from large to medium to small in order of decreasing priority.

[0042] In addition, in the example of FIG. 7, it can be seen that person in charge B is prioritizing task 4, which has a higher priority, over task 3, which was registered earlier. Furthermore, if Person in Charge B also starts Task 3 from the state in Figure 7 and moves the task icon for Task 3, Task 3 will be displayed below Task 4 in Cell 41d of the DO column for Person in Charge B. The display order in the cell is the order of movement (processing order).

[0043] [Progress display: Figure 8] Next, the display of the progress of a task on the task display screen 4 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display of the progress. The progress in this embodiment corresponds to the progress situation in the claims. As shown in Fig. 8, the task management server 1 displays each task icon 5 with a progress bar 52 indicating the progress of the task. In the example of Fig. 8, a long, thin, bar-shaped display area is provided on the bottom side of the task icon 5 to serve as the progress bar 52, but the progress may be displayed on another side, or in another shape (for example, a pie chart). Then, the task management server 1 accepts input of the progress degree and displays the progress degree only when the task icon 5 is in the DO column.

[0044] The left end of the progress bar 52 indicates 0% progress, and the right end indicates 100% progress. When the task is not progressing, the entire bar is uncolored, but the colored portion becomes longer according to the input progress, and when the task is completed, the entire bar is colored. The progress of the task can be easily recognized by the proportion of the colored portion.

[0045] The progress level is input by the person in charge of the task clicking on any position on the progress bar 52. The task management server 1 updates and stores the task information for the task with the input progress rate, and reflects this in the display of the task icon 5 and the display of the details screen. For example, when the center of the progress bar 52 is clicked with the mouse, the progress rate becomes 50%, and 50% of the progress bar is displayed in color. Furthermore, the progress rate can also be input on the details screen that is displayed by double-clicking the task icon 5, and the updated progress rate can be reflected on the details screen.

[0046] As shown in Figures 2 to 7, even if the task icon 5 is in another task state (TODO or DONE), the progress bar 52 itself is displayed, but the progress level is not input or displayed in color on the progress bar 52.

[0047] [Displaying task relationships: Figure 9] Next, the display of task relationships on the task management screen 4 will be described with reference to FIG. When multiple people are performing multiple tasks, the tasks are not necessarily independent of each other, and in order to complete one task, it may be necessary to first complete another task performed by another person. In this task management system, when multiple tasks are related to each other, the relationships between the tasks can be displayed on the task management screen.

[0048] In accordance with input from the administrator, the task management server 1 displays a requester icon 53 and a requested party icon 54 attached to the task icon 5 as icons indicating the relationship between tasks on the task management screen. The requester icon 53 and the requested party icon 54 are sometimes collectively referred to as relationship icons. The relationship icons correspond to the relationship icons described in the claims.

[0049] In the example of FIG. 9, a triangular requester icon 53 pointing outward from the task icon 5a is attached to the task icon 5a of task 1 assigned to person in charge A. The requester icon 53 indicates that the task cannot be completed (cannot be moved to DONE) until the task of the requested party is completed and moved to DONE. The number shown in the requester icon 53 indicates the number of tasks to be requested.

[0050] In addition, in FIG. 9, a requestee icon 54 in the shape of a triangle pointing inwards is added to the task icon 5b of task 3 of person in charge B. The request destination icon 54 indicates that there are tasks waiting for the completion of the task in question, and the number inside the request destination icon 54 indicates the number of tasks that are request sources.

[0051] When registering a task, the administrator registers the relationship by specifying Task 1 as the requester and Task 3 as the requestee. Alternatively, even after registration, the administrator can register the relationship with other tasks by entering information on the details screen.

[0052] Based on the registration, the task management server 1 stores the task name of the requested party (task number, task identification information) in the task information of the requester's (requester's) task as information indicating the relationship with other tasks, and stores the task name of the requester in the task information of the requested party's task. Then, based on the task information of each task, a requester icon 53 or a requested party icon 54 is displayed.

[0053] In addition, the task management server 1 monitors the status of task 3, which is the requested task, for task 1 assigned the requester icon 53, and prohibits the task icon 5 of the task from moving from DO to DONE until the requested task becomes DONE. However, it is possible to input the degree of progress into the progress bar 52. Even if the degree of progress in the progress bar 52 reaches 100%, the task icon 5a cannot be moved until the task 3 of the requested party is completed. Furthermore, the task management server 1 indicates that the task icon 5a of task 1, which is prohibited from being moved, is inactive (cannot be moved to DONE) by displaying the task name in light gray. Note that here, since task 1 of person in charge A is related to task 3 of person in charge B, it may be set to a high priority and displayed as high priority.

[0054] [When the delegated task is completed: Figure 10, Figure 11] Next, the display when the requested task is completed will be described with reference to Figures 10 and 11. Figures 10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the display when the requested task is completed. Note that in Figures 10 and 11, the display of the progress in the progress bar 52 is omitted. FIG. 10 shows a state in which task 3, which is a task of the requested party, has been completed, and task icon 5b of task 3, to which requested party icon 54 has been added, has just moved to DONE.

[0055] When the status of task 3 becomes complete, the task management server 1 changes the task status in the task information of task 3 to "completed," terminates the association with the requester, and terminates and updates the association with the requestee in the task information of task 1. Note that a history of terminated associations may be stored. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, the requested-destination icon 54 assigned to task 3 and the requester icon 53 assigned to task 1, which is the requester, are no longer displayed. Additionally, the task name of the task icon 5a of task 1 changes from light gray to black, becomes active, and can be moved to DONE.

[0056] [When you click on the relationship icon: Figure 12] Next, a display example when a relationship icon (requester icon 53, request recipient icon 54) is clicked will be described with reference to Fig. 12. Fig. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a relationship icon is clicked. As shown in FIG. 12, when the requester icon 53 attached to the task icon 5a of task 1 is clicked, the name of the person in charge of the request (person in charge B) and the task name (task 3) are displayed. Furthermore, when the requestee icon 54 attached to the task icon 5b of the task icon 3 is clicked, the requester's name (person in charge A) and the task name (task 1) are displayed.

[0057] When the requester icon 53 or the requested party icon 54 is clicked, the task management server 1 refers to the task information of the corresponding task, reads the names of the requested party and the person in charge of the task, and displays them on the task management screen.

[0058] [When requesting multiple tasks from one task: Figure 13] Next, a display example in the case where a request is made from one task to multiple tasks will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Fig. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the case where a request is made to multiple tasks. As shown in Figure 13, when Task 1 makes requests to Task 3 and Task 4, the task management server 1 displays a requester icon 53 on the task icon 5a of the requester's Task 1 based on the registration, and displays "2" inside the requester icon 53 as the number of request recipients.

[0059] The task management server 1 also assigns a requestee icon 54 to the task icon 5b of task 3 and the task icon 5c of task 4, which are the requested tasks, and displays "1" as the number of requesters for each. Based on the registration, the management server 1 stores information about the requestee and the requester in the task information of each task, and displays a requester icon 53 and a requestee icon 54.

[0060] [When you click on the relationship icon: Figure 14] A display example when a relationship icon is clicked in the state of Fig. 13 will be described with reference to Fig. 14. Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a relationship icon is clicked. As shown in Figure 14, when the requester icon 53 for task 1 assigned to person in charge A is clicked, the task management server 1 displays the name of the person in charge and the name of each task as information about the request recipient. In the example of Figure 14, person in charge B and task 3, and person in charge C and task 4 are displayed. This allows person in charge A to easily understand who he has requested the task from.

[0061] Furthermore, when the requestee icon 54 for task 3 and task 4 of the requestee is clicked, the task management server 1 displays the name of the person in charge (person in charge A) and the task name (task 1) as information about the requester task. This allows person in charge B and person in charge C to easily understand who has requested them to perform tasks 3 and 4 and for what task.

[0062] [When requesting multiple tasks to one task: Figure 15] Next, a display example when a plurality of tasks make requests to one task will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a plurality of tasks make requests to one task. As shown in Figure 15, when Task 1 and Task 3 make a request to Task 4, the task management server 1, based on the registration, attaches a requester icon 53 to the task icon of Task 1, which is the requester, and the task icon of Task 3, and displays "1" for the number of request recipients for each. Furthermore, the management server 1 assigns the requested task icon 54 to the task icon of task 4, which is the requested task, and displays "2" as the number of requesters.

[0063] [When you click on the relationship icon: Figure 16] A display example when a relationship icon is clicked in the state of Fig. 15 will be described with reference to Fig. 16. Fig. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a relationship icon is clicked. As shown in FIG. 16, when the requester icons 53 of tasks 1 and 3 are clicked, the task management server 1 displays the person in charge (person in charge C) and the task name (task 4) as information on the requestee. Furthermore, when the requestee icon for task 4 is clicked, the task management server 1 displays the person in charge and the task name as requester information. In the example of Figure 16, person in charge A and task 1, and person in charge B and task 3 are displayed. This allows person in charge C to recognize who has requested task 4 and for what task.

[0064] Furthermore, the task management server 1 restricts the operation of horizontal lines (rows) on the task management screen to authorized personnel only, but if other personnel are allowed to view the detailed contents of the task on the details screen, the contents and progress of the task can be shared, improving convenience.

[0065] [Effects of the embodiment] This task management system includes a task management server 1 that manages multiple tasks involving multiple people in charge, and the task management server 1 displays a matrix on the terminal device 2 of the person in charge showing the names of the multiple people in charge and the status of the tasks. Multiple task icons 5, each representing an individual task, are displayed on the matrix according to the person in charge and the status of the task. The task icons 5 displayed on the matrix can be operated by authorized people, and when an authorized person moves a task icon 5 on the matrix, the change in the task status is stored and displayed on the terminal device. When a task icon 5 is selected to check the details, details of the task, including its progress, are displayed on the terminal device 2 in a details screen. The position of the task icon 5 on the matrix allows the user to intuitively grasp the assignment of each task and the status of progress, such as not started, in progress, or completed, and the details screen display also makes it easy to grasp the progress of ongoing tasks. [Industrial Applicability]

[0066] The present invention is suitable for a task management system that can easily grasp the progress status and priorities of multiple tasks involving multiple people. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1...Task management server, 2...Person in charge terminal, 3...Network, 4...Task management screen, 5...Task icon, 11...Control unit, 12...Storage unit, 13...Interface unit, 41...Cell, 51...Priority icon

Claims

1. A task management system including a task management server that manages multiple tasks involving multiple people, The task management server For each task, information on the task content, including the person in charge and the progress status, is stored. a matrix showing the names of the plurality of persons in charge and the status of the tasks is displayed on the terminal device of the person in charge, a plurality of task icons showing individual tasks based on information on the task contents are displayed on the matrix, and the task icons displayed on the matrix can be operated by authorized persons; When the authorized person moves the task icon on the matrix to change the status of the task, the change in the status of the task is stored in the task content information and displayed on the terminal device; A task management system characterized in that when the task icon is selected by the person in charge to check the details, details of the task, including progress, are displayed on the terminal device on a details screen based on stored task content information.

2. 2. The task management system according to claim 1, wherein the task management server displays a plurality of task icons on the terminal device with priority icons indicating the priorities of the tasks.

3. 2. The task management system according to claim 1, wherein the task management server displays the progress status of the task on the terminal device by adding a progress icon indicating the progress to the task icon.

4. 2. The task management system according to claim 1, wherein the task management server displays the task icons on the terminal device by adding relationship icons indicating relationships between the tasks.

5. 5. The task management system according to claim 4, wherein when a related icon assigned to the task icon is selected, the task management server displays on the terminal device the recipient or requester of the task of the task icon.

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