Systems and methods for location based task specification and management

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for managing tasks, using a computing device. The invention includes placing image tags on an image of a location. Each image tag is displayed at a corresponding position of the image, that is associated with a task to be performed. The tasks can be displayed to a user on a mobile computing device, when the user is determined to be at the relevant location. Additional information associated with the tasks can be provided. The invention has application to various industries, including cleaning and maintenance industries.

Description

TITLESYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION BASED TASK SPECIFICATION AND MANAGEMENTBACKGROUND

[0001] Dispersed, autonomous workforces present challenges for task management. There is a need for such a workforce to have ready access to consistent, accessible, clearly defined instructions on the scope of work and issues to be addressed at a specific location of work. In order to efficiently provide services, staff included in a dispersed, autonomous workforce should understand the equipment needed for a specific task or area of work and have access to instructions, training, and safety information related to that task or equipment. Further, known solutions for task management of workforces do not identify exact locations of service requirements or service issue requests. Additionally, management of manpower based services may spend significant time preparing quotes for service requests and assigning tasks to staff in accordance with their shifts.Summary

[0002] Example systems and methods are disclosed for location-based task specification and management. The example systems and methods are configured to provide 360 degree facility imaging with an ability for a user to pin (e.g., tag) an issue to a specific location in a space. Additionally, the example systems and methods links equipment and training information to tasks assigned to users. In some examples, the system and methods allow a user to view training information corresponding to assigned tasks. Further, the example systems and methods provide for automated request management and job scope creation.Aspects of the subject matter described herein may be useful alone or in combination with one or more other aspects described herein. Without limiting the foregoing description, in one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for a mobile computing device having a processor and an interactive interface. The first step of the method may comprise determining a location of the mobile computing device. This may be, for example, by communicating with an external device (e.g. via near-field communication). The location of the mobile communication device may correspond to a zone within a region, the region and the zone being stored within the data structure. The second step of the method may comprise retrieving, from a data structure animage associated with the determined location, one or more image tags, each image tag associated with a position in the image; and one or more tasks associated with the determined location, each task corresponding to an image tag. A third step of the method of this aspect of the invention may comprise displaying the image, with the image tags, to a user of the mobile computing device using the interactive interface.

[0003] In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a memory device storing a data structure, wherein the data structure includes a region, wherein the region includes a zone, wherein the zone includes a task and an image tag corresponding to the task within the zone. The apparatus may also include an interface controller configured to provide an interactive interface for a user and the interactive interface including the task. The apparatus may further include a processor in communication with the interface controller and the memory device. This processor in cooperation with the interface controller may be configured to do multiple operations, in particular those recited in the method aspects of the present invention. In one embodiment, one operation is to receive, from a first camera, a first image for display within the interactive interface. A second operation is to cause the first image to be displayed in the interactive interface. A third operation is to receive, from the user, a specified coordinate location within the first image, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an additional image tag. A fourth operation is to receive, from the user, an additional task corresponding to the additional image tag. A fifth operation is to store the additional image tag and the additional task within the data structure. A sixth operation is to cause the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0004] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with the preceding aspect, the data structure further includes training information corresponding to the task.

[0005] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the training information includes at least one of a video, a checklist, a flowchart, or an audio file.

[0006] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the training information to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0007] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the data structure further includes a list of equipment corresponding to the task.

[0008] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the list of equipment to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0009] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to receive, from a second camera, a second image for display within the interactive interface, wherein the second image corresponds to the additional task, cause the second image to be displayed in the interactive interface, receive, from the user, an update to the additional task, store the updated additional task within the data structure, and cause the updated additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0010] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an object within the first image.

[0011] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the additional task includes cleaning the object within the first image.

[0012] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the data structure includes a plurality of tasks within the zone and the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the interactive interface to display the plurality of tasks.

[0013] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed. One step of this method may be generating, by a server having a processor, an interactive interface, wherein the interactive interface includes a task corresponding to an image tag, the task and the image tag stored in a data structure, the data structure includes a region including a zone, the zone including the task and the image tag. A second step of this method may be receiving, from a first camera, a first image for display within the interactive interface. A third step of this method may be causing the first image to be displayed in the interactive interface. A fourth step of this methodmay be receiving, from a user, a specified coordinate location within the first image, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an additional image tag. A fifth step of this method may be receiving, from the user, an additional task corresponding to the additional image tag. A sixth step of this method may be storing the additional image tag and the additional task within the data structure. A seventh step of this method may be causing the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0014] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the data structure further includes a training information corresponding to the task within the zone.

[0015] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the training information includes at least one of a video, a checklist, a flowchart, or an audio file.

[0016] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the method further comprises causing the training information to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0017] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the data structure further includes a list of equipment corresponding to the task within the zone.

[0018] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the method further comprises causing the list of equipment to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0019] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the method further comprises receiving, from a second camera, a second image for display within the interactive interface, wherein the second image corresponds to the additional task, causing the second image to be displayed in the interactive interface, receiving, from the user, an update to the additional task, storing the updated additional task within the data structure, and causing the updated additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

[0020] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an object within the first image.

[0021] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the additional task includes cleaning the object within the first image.

[0022] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, which may be used in combination with any one or more of the preceding aspects, the data structure includes a plurality of tasks within the zone and further comprising causing the interactive interface to display the plurality of tasks.

[0023] In light of the present disclosure and the above aspects, it is therefore an advantage of the present disclosure to enable a user to mark a specified coordinate location on a 360 degree scan of a zone and create a task associated with the specified coordinate location.

[0024] It is another advantage of the present disclosure to provide the ability to link training information to a task.

[0025] It is an additional advantage of the present disclosure to provide the ability to link equipment and material information to a task.

[0026] It is a further advantage of the present disclosure to enable the initialization of a task management platform upon interfacing with a location monitor.

[0027] Additional features and advantages are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the Figures. The features and advantages described herein are not all-inclusive and, in particular, many additional features and advantages will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the figures and description. Also, any particular embodiment does not have to have all of the advantages listed herein and it is expressly contemplated to claim individual advantageous embodiments separately. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been selected principally for readability and instructional purposes, and not to limit the scope of the inventive subject matter.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0028] Fig. 1 is a diagram of a location-based task specification and management apparatus, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Fig. 2 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a home page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig. 3 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a region list, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a region page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Fig. 5 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a zone page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Fig. 6 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a list of scheduled tasks within the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Fig. 7 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a location-based task within the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Fig. 8 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a plurality of training information corresponding to a zone, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Fig. 9 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a list of equipment corresponding to a zone, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Fig. 10 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a list of location-based tasks, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Fig. 11 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a list of scheduled jobs, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Fig. 12 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a schedule of tasks, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Fig. 13 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a user detail page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Fig. 14 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a clock-in page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Fig. 15 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a task set-up page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Fig. 16 is a diagram ofthe interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating a template page, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Fig. 17 is a diagram of the interactive interface of Fig. 1 illustrating an interface for creating one of the location-based tasks, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Fig. 18 shows a flow diagram illustrating an example method of the location-based task specification and management apparatus of Fig. 1, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The present disclosure relates in general to a system and method for location based task specification and management. The system and method include an interactive interface for a user to create, view, and / or modify scheduled or location-based tasks. In examples disclosed herein, a user can create a location-based task by pinning a task to a location in an image corresponding to a location in a zone.

[0047] The example system and method may also be configured to link equipment, materials, and training information to a scheduled task and / or a location-based task. The example system and methods may track user completion status of training information and assign tasks based on the completion status of the training information.

[0048] Additionally, the example system and method may be configured for monitoring user location using location-tracking technology such as beacon technologies and / or near-field communication (NFC) technologies. Such monitoring of user location may be used by the example systems and methods herein to monitor staff shift attendance, provide user access of a task management platform, provide user access of location-relevant content of a task management platform, provide alerts to users related to the tracked location, and indicate locations of locationbased tasks.

[0049] Fig. 1 is a diagram of a location-based task specification and management apparatus 100, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example apparatus 100 includes a memory device 102 storing a data structure 104. The memory device 102 may include a flash drive, a solid state drive, or a hard disk drive. The example data structure 104 may be one or more of an extended markup language (XML) file, a Kubernetes ® ConfigMap data structure, a YAML file, and / or a lavaScript Object Notation (ISON) file.

[0050] The example data structure 104 includes region data 106, zone data 108, and task data 110. The example region data 106 includes information corresponding to one or more regions where tasks are to be performed. For example, a geographical location (e.g., an office building, a residential home, a municipal building, an outdoor space, etc.) may be divided into one or more regions. In other examples, a non-geographical location such as a server, a website, or a domain may be divided into one or more regions. Each one of the regions may be defined based on a common attribute such as function, proximity, or size. Further, each of the example regions may be divided into one or more zones. Each one of the zones may be defined based on a common attribute such as function, proximity or size. For example, a zone may correspond to a room included in the region. The example zone data 108 includes information corresponding to the one or more zones where a portion of the tasks are to be performed. The example task data 110 includes information corresponding to one or more tasks associated with one or more of the zones. For example, a task may include any action to be performed by a user within a zone such as a maintenance task, a cleaning task, a repair task, an upgrade task, or a monitoring task.

[0051] The example zone data 108 includes image data 112. The example image data 112 includes one or more images corresponding to a zone. For example, the image data 112 may include a plurality of images for each zone included in the zone data 108. In some examples, the plurality of images for a zone are photographic images taken such that a 360 degree view of the zone may be viewed. In other examples, only a portion of a zone may be included in photographic images included in the image data 112. In some examples, the image data 112 may include a video of one or more of the zones.

[0052] The example zone data 108 includes tag data 114. The example tag data 114 includes one or more tags (e.g., image tags) each corresponding to a coordinate location within the image data 112. For example, a tag may correspond to a specific pixel coordinate location with an image of a zone. Additionally, the specific pixel coordinate location within the image may correspond to a specific physical location within the zone. The tag may also correspond to a task to be performed within the zone. As such, the tag may correspond to a specific physical location indicative of a task to be performed.

[0053] The example task data 110 includes training information 116. For example, the training information 116 includes user training materials corresponding to the tasks included in the task data 110. For example, for each task included in the task data 110, one or more usertraining materials may be included in the training information 116. In some examples, the training information 116 includes tutorials for completing a task. In other examples, the training information 116 includes compliance and / or safety training corresponding to a task.

[0054] The example task data 110 includes equipment information 118. For example, the equipment information 118 includes a list of equipment necessary for completing each one of the tasks stored in the task data 110. For example, for each task included in the task data 110, the equipment information 118 may store a list of equipment, consumables, and chemicals required to perform the task. In other examples, the equipment information 118 includes other types of equipment or resources which may be used or optionally used to perform the task.

[0055] The example apparatus 100 includes an interface controller 120 configured to provide instructions to an interactive interface 122. The example interactive interface 122 may be a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a workstation, smart-eyewear, or an augmented reality headset. The example interactive interface 122 is configured to provide access to the data structure 104. For example, a user may interact with the interactive interface 122 to access (e.g., view, modify, etc.) the region data 106, the zone data 108, the image data 112, the tag data 114, the task data 110, the training information 116, and / or the equipment information 118.

[0056] The example apparatus 100 includes a processor 124. The example processor 124 may include any controller, logic device, application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”), microcontroller, etc. The example processor 124 is communicatively coupled with the memory device 102 and the interface controller 120. The processor 124, in cooperation with the interface controller 120, is configured to at least access the data structure 104, modify the data structure 104, and cause a portion of the data included in the data structure to be displayed in the interactive interface 122.

[0057] The example apparatus 100 includes a first camera 126 and a second camera 128 communicatively coupled to the processor 124. Both the example first camera 126 and the example second camera 128 may generate a still image (e.g., a photograph) or a moving image (e.g., a movie). The first camera 126 and second camera 128 may include, for example, a digital singlelens reflex (DSLR) camera, a digital point and shoot camera, a bridge camera, a camera phone, a compact camera, a rugged compact camera, an action camera, a 360 degree camera, a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, a modular camera, a digital still camera, a rangefinder camera, a line-scan camera, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the first camera 126 and / or the second camera 128 are integral to the interactive interface 122. For example, the interactive interface 122 may be a smartphone device and the first camera 126 may be a camera included in the smartphone device.

[0058] The example first camera 126 and the example second camera 128 may be used to capture images for a region and / or a zone within a region. For example, the first camera 126 may capture a first image 130 of a zone included in the zone data 108. The first image 130 may then be stored in the image data 112 of the data structure 104. In another example, the second camera 128 may capture a second image 132 of the zone. The second image 132 may then be stored in the image data 112 of the data structure. As such, both the example first image 130 and the example second image 132 may correspond to the same zone. In other examples, the first image 130 may correspond to a first zone within a first region and the second image 132 may correspond to a second zone within the first region. In another example, the first image 130 may correspond to a first region and the second image 132 may correspond to a second region.

[0059] The example interactive interface 122 may be configured to receive user input. For example, the processor 124 in cooperation with the interface controller 120 may be configured to cause the image data 112 to be displayed on the interactive interface 122. The example interactive interface 122 may be configured to receive user input (e.g., a tap selection via a touchscreen, a mouse click, a keyboard entry input, etc.) when the image data 112 is displayed. The example interactive interface 122 via the interface controller 120 may store the user input as the tag data 114. In other examples, the interactive interface 122 may be configured to receive user input corresponding to the task data 110. For example, a user may input, via the interactive interface 122, a status of a task included in the task data 110.

[0060] Fig. 2 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a home page 200 of a task management platform, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example home page 200 displays a quantity (e.g., a number) of open action items for a plurality of categories. For example, the example home page 200 displays a number of regions 202 corresponding to a number of regions including open (e.g., uncompleted, to be performed, etc.) tasks. Additionally, the example home page 200 displays a number of location-based tasks 204 corresponding to a number of location-based tasks to be performed. Also, the example homepage 200 displays a number of scheduled tasks 206 corresponding to a number of scheduled tasks to be performed.

[0061] In some examples, the portion of the home page 200 including the number of regions 202 corresponds to a button which can be selected by a user to view the regions including the open tasks. In some examples, the portion of the home page 200 including the number of location-based tasks 204 corresponds to a button which can be selected by a user to view the uncompleted location-based tasks. In some examples, the portion of the home page 200 including the number of scheduled tasks 206 corresponds to a button which can be selected by a user to view the uncompleted scheduled tasks.

[0062] The example home page 200 includes an icon button 208. The example icon button 208 initiates a device associated with the interactive interface 122 to interact with a location tracking monitor. For example, selection of the icon button 208 may initiate an NFC communication protocol on the device associated with the interactive interface 122. A user of the device may then place the device near an NFC tag to initiate communication between the device and the NFC tag. Communication between the device and the NFC tag may cause the example interactive interface 122 to display a page of the task management platform associated with a location of the NFC tag.

[0063] In other examples, a page of the task management platform associated with a location may be displayed in the interactive interface 122 in response to user interaction with a location tracking monitor other than an NFC tag. For example, a user may use the device of the interactive interface 122 to scan a quick-response (QR) code, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, or any other wireless communication tag or device. In another example, the device of the interactive interface 122 may passively interact with a location tracking monitor such as a beacon or using connection to a Global Positioning System (GPS).

[0064] Fig. 3 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a region list page 300, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the region list page 300 by selecting the portion of the home page 200 of Fig. 2 including the number of regions 202. The example region list page 300 includes a region list 302. The example region list 302 includes one or more regions having tasks assigned to a user. In some examples, the region list 302 includes a list of all regions a user is assigned to visit during a work shift.

[0065] Each one of the regions included in the region list 302 includes a region status 312. The example region status 312 may indicate if a region has been visited (e.g., all tasks associated with a region have been performed) or if a region is not visited (e.g., one or more tasks associated with the region have not be performed). In some examples, the region status 312 may indicate that a user is currently visiting (e.g., performing an associated task) a region.

[0066] The example region status 312 may be determined using location tracking. For example, as a user visits each zone within a region, the user may interact with a location tracking monitor (e.g., beacon, near field communication (NFC), QR codes, geolocation, etc.) within the zone. When a user interacts with the location tracking monitor, the zone will be marked as visited. If a user has interacted with each zone within a region, the example region status 312 may be updated to indicated that the region has been visited. In another example, a user may manually updated the example region status 312 after the user has visited a region.

[0067] In the example region list page 300, each region in the region list 302 also includes a region name 304, a region abbreviation 306, an assigned user 308, and a region image 310. The regions displayed in the region list 302 may be displayed in order of priority. For example, visited regions may be shown at the bottom of the region list 302 while regions which have not be visited may be shown at the top of the region list 302.

[0068] Fig. 4 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a region page 400, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the region page 400 by selecting one of the regions displayed in the region list 302 on the region list page 300 of Fig. 3. In some examples, a user can access the region page 400 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the region.

[0069] The example region page 400 includes a region title 402 and a region image 404. The example region page 400 includes a number of location-based tasks 406 corresponding to a number of location-based tasks to be performed for the region. In some examples, a user can select the number of location-based tasks 406 on the region page 400 to view the unperformed locationbased tasks for the region. The example region page 400 includes a number of scheduled tasks 408 corresponding to a number of scheduled tasks to be performed for the region. In some examples, a user can select the number of scheduled tasks 408 on the region page 400 to view the unperformed scheduled tasks for the region.

[0070] The example region page 400 includes a zone list 410. The example zone list 410 includes a list of all of the zones included in the region displayed on the region page 400. In some examples, a user can select one of the zones listed in the zone list 410 to view information associated with the zone.

[0071] Fig. 5 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a zone page 500, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the zone page 500 by selecting one of the zones displayed in the zone list 410 on the region page 400 of Fig. 4. In some examples, a user can access the zone page 500 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the zone.

[0072] The example zone page 500 includes a zone title 502. The example zone title 502 provides a description of the zone for identification of the zone. The example zone page 500 includes a schedule window 504. The example schedule window 504 includes a time frame for a user to visit the zone. In some examples, a length of the schedule window 504 is configured based on tasks to be completed in the zone of the zone page 500.

[0073] The example zone page 500 includes a scheduled task section 506. The example scheduled task section 506 indicates a number of open (e.g., to be performed) scheduled tasks for the zone of the zone page 500. In some examples, a user may select the scheduled task section 506 to view the open scheduled tasks. The example zone page 500 includes a location-based task section 508. The example location-based task section 508 indicates a number of open (e.g., to be performed) location-based tasks for the zone of the zone page 500. In some examples, a user may select the location-based task section 508 to view the open location-based tasks.

[0074] The example zone page 500 includes a training section 510. The example training section 510 indicates a number of trainings to be completed by a user for the zone of the zone page 500. For example, the trainings may be associated with the open scheduled tasks and / or the open location- based tasks for the zone of the zone page 500. In some examples, a user may select the training section 510 to view the trainings. The example zone page 500 includes an equipment section 512. The example equipment section 512 includes a number of pieces of equipment (e.g., consumable equipment, durable equipment, chemicals, etc.) needed to complete the tasks for the zone of the zone page 500. In some examples, a user may select the equipment section 512 to view the equipment.

[0075] Fig. 6 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a task list page 600 for the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the task list page 600 by selecting the scheduled task section 506 on the zone page 500 of Fig. 5. In some examples, a user can access the task list page 600 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the zone.

[0076] The example task list page 600 includes the zone title 502 and a number of scheduled tasks 602 associated with the zone. The example task list page 600 includes a list of scheduled tasks 604. For example, the list of scheduled tasks 604 may include a list of all scheduled tasks that a user has been assigned for the zone. In some examples, the list of scheduled tasks 604 is based on a template for the zone.

[0077] Each task in the list of scheduled tasks 604 includes a task descriptor 606, a task number 608, and a task status indicator 610. The example task descriptor 606 provides a description of the scheduled task. For example, the task descriptor 606 may describe an action a user must complete in order to complete the scheduled task. The example task number 608 indicates an assigned number of the scheduled task. The example task status indicator 610 indicates a completion status of the task. For example, the task status indicator 610 may indicate if a scheduled task is open (e.g., to be performed) or complete (e.g., already performed). In the example of Fig. 6, the task status indicator 610 includes a graphical representation of the task status. In other examples, the task status indicator 610 may be represented by one or more words.

[0078] In some examples, a user may select the task status indicator 610 for a task to modify the status represented by the task status indicator 610. For example, the task status indicator 610 may indicate that a scheduled task is open. After a user completes the scheduled task, the user may select the task status indicator 610 to modify the task status indicator 610 from open to complete. In some examples, status of the tasks of the list of scheduled tasks 604 is included in a report accessible by a second user.

[0079] Fig. 7 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a locationbased task page 700 within the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the location-based task page 700 by selecting the location-based task section 508 on the zone page 500 of Fig. 5. In some examples, a user can access the location-based task page 700 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated withthe zone. In some examples, the location-based tasks displayed in the location-based task page 700 are generated using image tagging as described below in conjunction with Fig. 17.

[0080] The example location-based task page 700 includes the zone title 502 and an image 702 of the zone. The example location-based task page 700 includes a location-based task summary 704. The example location-based task summary 704 indicates a number of open locationbased tasks for the zone. The example location-based task summary 704 further indicates a task number of a location-based task currently displayed on the location-based task page 700. Further, the example location-based task summary 704 includes a navigation button 706. The example navigation button 706 allows a user to view a subsequent location-based task for the zone.

[0081] The example location-based task page 700 includes a location-based task section 708. The example location-based task section 708 displays an image of the location-based task, a description of the location-based task, and a task type (e.g., fix, re-clean, repair, etc.) of the location-based task. The example location based-task page 700 includes a detail button 710. For example, a user can select the detail button 710 to view additional details (e.g., additional images, description, notes, etc.) regarding the location-based task indicated in the location- based task section 708. In some examples, a user can select one of the location-based task section 708 or the detail button 710 to indicate that the location-based task has been initiated. Subsequently, the user may update a status of the location-based task to indicate it has been completed and / or the user may capture an image associated with the completed location-based task.

[0082] Fig. 8 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a training page 800 corresponding to the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the training page 800 by selecting the training section 510 on the zone page 500 of Fig. 5. In some examples, a user can access the training page 800 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the zone.

[0083] The example training page 800 includes training information for tasks (e.g., scheduled tasks and / or location-based tasks) assigned to a user and / or associated with a zone. For example, the training information included in the training page 800 includes information on how to execute the tasks assigned to a user for a zone. The example training page 800 includes an open trainings tab 802 and a completed trainings tab 804. In the example of Fig. 8, the open trainings tab 802 is selected and displayed on the training page 800. The example open trainings tab 802 includes training information assigned to a user that is not yet completed. The completed trainingstab 804 includes training information assigned to a user for the tasks for the zone which is already completed.

[0084] The example training page 800 includes a training information list 806. The example training information list 806 includes a list of the trainings associated with the selected tab (e.g., the open trainings tab 802). Each training 808 included in the list includes a training description 810 and a training type 812. Further, each training 808 includes training information. In the example of Fig. 8, the training information for each training 808 is a video tutorial. In other examples, the training information can be a series of images, a text description, or an audio tutorial. In the example training page 800, a user can select a play button 814 of each training 808 to view the video tutorial. After a user views the video tutorial for a training included in the open trainings tab 802, the training may move to the completed trainings tab 804.

[0085] Fig. 9 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating an equipment page 900 corresponding to the zone of Fig. 5, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the equipment page 900 by selecting the equipment section 512 on the zone page 500 of Fig. 5. In some examples, a user can access the equipment page 900 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the zone.

[0086] The example equipment page 900 includes the zone title 502. The example equipment page 900 includes lists of equipment for tasks (e.g., scheduled tasks and / or locationbased tasks) assigned to a user and / or associated with a zone. For example, the lists of equipment included in the equipment page 900 includes equipment needed to execute the tasks assigned to a user for a zone. The example equipment page 900 includes a consumables tab 902, a durable equipment tab 904, and a chemicals tab 906. In the example of Fig. 9, the consumables tab 902 is selected and displayed on the equipment page 900. The example consumables tab 902 includes a consumables list 908 corresponding to consumable equipment (e.g., sponges, cloths, gloves, masks, etc.) needed to complete the tasks assigned to a user for a zone. The durable equipment tab 904 includes a list of durable equipment (e.g., non-consumable equipment, tools, appliances, etc.) needed to complete the tasks assigned to a user for the zone. The chemicals tab 906 includes a list of chemicals (e.g., liquid chemicals, powder chemicals, sprays, solvents, cleaning solutions, etc.) needed to complete the tasks assigned to a user for the zone.

[0087] Each piece of equipment 912 included in the consumables list 908, the list of durable equipment, or the list of chemicals includes a descriptor 914, an image 816, and anequipment status 918. The example equipment status 918 may be used by a user to indicate if the user is in possession of the piece of equipment 912. For example, prior to visiting a zone, a user can view the consumables list 908 and set the equipment status 918 for each piece of equipment 912 based on the consumable equipment in the possession of the user.

[0088] Fig. 10 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a user location-based tasks page 1000, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the user location-based tasks page 1000 by selecting the number of location-based tasks 204 on the home page 200 of Fig. 2. In some examples, a user can access the user location-based tasks page 1000 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with a region assigned to a user.

[0089] The example user location- based tasks page 1000 includes a list of location-based tasks 1002 corresponding to all zones across one or more regions that have been assigned to a user. The example user location-based tasks page 1000 includes a number of location-based tasks 1004 assigned to the user. Each of the location-based tasks 1006 included in the list of location-based tasks 1002 includes an image 1008 corresponding to the zone where the location-based task 1006 is located. Each of the example location-based tasks 1006 also includes a task descriptor 1010, a task type 1012, and a zone title 1014.

[0090] Fig. 11 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a user scheduled tasks page 1100, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the user scheduled tasks page 1100 by selecting the number of scheduled tasks 206 on the home page 200 of Fig. 2. In some examples, a user can access the user scheduled tasks page 1100 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with a region assigned to the user.

[0091] The example user scheduled tasks page 1100 includes a zone list 1102. The example zone list 1102 includes zones having tasks assigned to the user. In some examples, the zones included in the zone list 1102 are located within a single region. In other examples, the zones included in the zone list 1102 are located across more than one region.

[0092] Each of the zones 1104 included in the zone list 1102 includes a zone image 1106, a zone title 1108, a number of scheduled tasks 1110 assigned to the user within the zone, and a schedule window 1112 for a user to complete the scheduled tasks 1110 assigned to the user within the zone.

[0093] Fig. 12 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a zone tasks page 1200, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the zone tasks page 1200 by selecting a zone 1104 on the user scheduled tasks list page 1100 of Fig. 11. In some examples, a user can access the zone tasks page 1200 by interacting with a location tracking monitor associated with the zone.

[0094] The example zone tasks page 1200 includes the zone title 1108, the number of scheduled tasks 1110, and the schedule window 1112. The example zone tasks page 1200 includes a list of tasks 1202 for the zone associated with the zone tasks page 1200. The example list of tasks 1202 includes tasks assigned to a user to be completed in the example zone. Each task 1204 included in the list of tasks 1202 includes a task status indicator 1206. For example, a user can interact with the task status indicator 1206 of the task 1204 to mark if the task 1204 is incomplete or if the task has been completed.

[0095] Fig. 13 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a user detail page 1300, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example user detail page 1300 displays or links to information relevant to a user for completing tasks. The example user detail page 1300 includes a weather icon 1302, a schedule icon 1304, a details icon 1306, a clock-in icon 1308, a training icon 1310, and a messages icon 1312.

[0096] The example weather icon 1302 displays a graphical representation of a weather forecast. For example, the weather forecast may correspond to the expected weather for the location of the user. In another example, the weather forecast may correspond to the expected weather for the location of the tasks assigned to the user. The user may select the example weather icon 1302 in order to view additional details corresponding to the weather forecast. In some examples, the user will be alerted to perform additional tasks based on the weather forecast. For example, if the weather forecast indicates rain, the user will be alerted to perform tasks associated with rain such as mopping entry ways.

[0097] The example schedule icon 1304 allows a user to access a schedule page. The example schedule page may display previous and / or upcoming shifts for the user. The example details icon 1306 allows a user to access a details page. The example details page may display details corresponding to a user such as name, image, active status, location, assigned regions, etc.

[0098] The example clock-in icon 1308 displays a user’s clock-in status. For example, the clock-in icon 1308 may display a location name (e.g., an address) where a user may be clocked inand may include a graphical representation indicating whether or not the user is currently clocked- in. The example clock-in icon 1308 may also display an expected or scheduled clock-out time for a user. The user may select the example clock-in icon 1308 in order to access a clock-in page, as described below in connection with Fig. 14.

[0099] The example training icon 1310 allows a user to access a user training page. The example user training page may display a list of completed trainings, a list of incomplete trainings, and a list of trainings that have been assigned but not yet started by the user. The example messages icon 1312 allows a user to access one or more chat pages where the user can communicate via message to one or more of a manager, a client, or another user. In some examples, the other users that the user can message via the chat pages are limited to other users assigned to visit at least one of the same region as the user on the same day.

[0100] Fig. 14 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a clock-in page 1400, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In some examples, a user can access the clock-in page 1400 by selecting the clock-in icon 1308 on the user detail page 1300 of Fig. 13. In some examples, a user can access the clock-in page 1400 by interacting with a location tracking monitor in any location assigned to the user. In some examples, a user can access the clock-in page 1400 automatically when the user arrives at a geographical location associated with an assigned zone or region. In some examples, a user can access the clock- in page 1400 automatically at a starting time for a schedule window for an assigned zone or region.

[0101] The example clock-in page 1400 includes one or more representations of the current time 1402. For example, the clock-in page 1400 includes a graphical representation of an analog clock and a digital clock representing the current time 1402. The example clock-in page 1400 includes a user schedule 1404. The example user schedule 1404 includes a list of scheduled activities for a user for a given day. Each of the scheduled activities includes a location 1406 (e.g., a region), an activity type 1408 (e.g., cleaning, traveling, etc.), and a schedule window 1410. Each of the scheduled activities also includes a check-in button 1412. For example, a user may select the check-in button 1412 for a particular activity to indicate that they have initiated the activity. In another example, the user may select the check-in button 1412 to indicate that they have completed the activity.

[0102] Fig. 15 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a task setup page 1500, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example taskset-up page 1500 may be used to generate a scheduled task. For example, a user can enter information in the task set-up page 1500 corresponding to a scheduled task and then save the scheduled task. The scheduled task can then be associated with a zone and / or assigned to a user to be performed.

[0103] The example task set-up page 1500 includes a plurality of entry fields associated with details corresponding to the scheduled task. For example, the example task set-up page 1500 includes a task name entry field 1502, a task details entry field 1504, a task category entry field 1506, a task client entry field 1508. The example task set-up page 1500 also includes a client search button 1510. For example, a user can select the client search button 1510 to search a list of known clients. A user can select one of the known clients to populate the task client entry field 1508.

[0104] The example task set-up page 1500 includes task equipment 1512, task tutorials 1514, and task materials 1516 associated with the scheduled task. For example, the task equipment 1512 links one or more equipment with the scheduled task that is needed to complete the scheduled task. The example task set-up page 1500 includes an equipment selection button 1518 which may be used to select equipment for the scheduled task from a list of known equipment information (e.g., the equipment information 118 of Fig. 1). The example task tutorials 1514 links one or more training materials with the scheduled task that are needed to complete the scheduled task. An example tutorial selection button 1520 may be used to select training material for the scheduled task from a list of known training information (e.g., the training information 116 of Fig. 1). The example task materials 1516 links one or more materials with the scheduled task that are needed to complete the scheduled task. An example material selection button 1522 may be used to select materials for the scheduled task from a list of known materials.

[0105] The example task set-up page 1500 includes an example save task button 1524. For example, after a user enters task details in the task name entry field 1502, the task details entry field 1504, the task category entry field 1506, and the task client entry field 1508 and selects the task equipment 1512, the task tutorials 1514, and the task materials 1516, a user can select the save task button 1524 to cause the scheduled task to be generated and saved (e.g., in the task data 110 of the data structure 104 of Fig. 1.).

[0106] Fig. 16 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a template page 1600, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example template page 1600 may be used to generate a zone template. For example, a zone template may include aset of scheduled tasks and associated equipment, materials, and training information for a specified zone type. In the example of Fig. 16, the template page 1600 displays set-up information for a zone template for a standard office space. The tasks, details, equipment and materials selected for the zone template may be used to complete a desired action (e.g., cleaning, maintenance, etc.) at the specified zone type (e.g., standard office space).

[0107] The example template page 1600 includes a plurality of entry fields associated with details corresponding to the zone template. For example, the example template page 1600 includes a template name entry field 1602, a template details entry field 1604, a production rate field 1606, and a sector field 1608. In the example template name entry field 1602 and the example template details entry field 1604 a user can enter information corresponding to the zone template. In the example production rate field 1606 a user can enter in a rate (e.g., a cost) for executing the action associated with the template. In the example sector field 1608 a user can select a sector type corresponding to the zone template.

[0108] The example template page 1600 includes template equipment 1610, template materials 1612 and template tasks 1614. For example, the template tasks 1614 include one or more tasks to be included in the zone template which may be performed to complete the desired action of the template. The example template equipment 1610 and example template materials 1612 include equipment and materials to complete the desired action of the template that are not captured by the materials and equipment of the selected template tasks 1614. The example template page 1600 includes an equipment selection button 1616, a material selection button 1618, and a task selection button 1620 which may be used to select the equipment, materials, and tasks for the zone template, respectively.

[0109] The example template page 1600 includes an example save template button 1622. For example, after a user enters template details in the template name entry field 1602, the template details entry field 1604, the production rate field 1606, and the sector field 1608 and selects the template equipment 1610, the template materials 1612, and the template tasks 1614, the user can select the save template button 1622 to cause the scheduled task to be generated and saved (e.g., in the data structure 104 of Fig. 1.).

[0110] Fig. 17 is a diagram of the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1 illustrating a task tagging page 1700, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example task tagging page 1700 provides an interface for creating a location- based task based on an imagetag. In some examples, a user can access the task tagging page 1700 by interacting with a location tracking monitor in a zone. In some examples, a user can access the task tagging page 1700 when performing an inspection (e.g., checks, an audit, etc.) of tasks performed in the zone.

[0111] The example task tagging page 1700 includes a zone title 1702 corresponding to a zone where a location-based task is to be generated. The example task tagging page 1700 includes an zone image 1704. The example zone image 1704 displays an image of first portion of a zone. While the example of Fig. 17 shows a single zone image 1704, it should be understood that image data including the zone image 1704 may include a plurality of images of the zone. In some examples, the plurality of images of the zone are photographic images taken such that a 360 degree view of the zone may be viewed by viewing each of the plurality of images. In other examples, only a portion of the zone may be included in photographic images included in the image data.

[0112] In the example task tagging page 1700, a user may interact with the zone image 1704 to cause a different zone image including a second portion of a zone to be displayed. For example, a user may swipe a touch screen of the interactive interface 122 toward the left to cause a portion of the zone to the right of the first portion to be displayed. In some examples, a user may tap, double tap, pinch, swipe, or perform any other interaction with the touch screen of the interactive interface 122 to cause a third portion of the zone to be displayed.

[0113] A user may interact with the zone image 1704 until a desired portion of the zone is displayed on the task tagging page 1700. For example, a user may identify an object in the zone during an inspection and wish to create a location-based task associated with the object. As such, the user may interact with the zone image 1704 until the object is displayed. In other examples, a user may wish to create a location-based task associated with a portion of the zone not including a particular object.

[0114] Once the desired object or portion of the zone is displayed in the zone image 1704 displayed on the task tagging page 1700, the user may create an image tag. For example, the user may create an image tag by selecting the interactive interface 122 in a location corresponding to the desired object or portion of the zone. In other examples, the user may create the image tag by interacting with the interactive interface 122 until the desired object or portion of the zone is displayed in the zone image 1704 and then selecting an add task button 1706. In these examples, the image tag corresponds to a central portion of the zone image 1704 displayed when the user selects the add task button 1706.

[0115] Once the image tag has been created, the user may create a location-based task associated with the image tag. For example, the user may select the add task button 1706 after or during creation of the image tag. After selecting the add task button 1706, the user can enter a desired task or select a desired task from a pre-populated list of tasks. In some examples, the user can enter details to attach to the location-based task. The user can then select to save the locationbased task corresponding to the image tag and optionally including the entered details.

[0116] The example task tagging page 1700 includes a summary section 1708. The example summary section 1708 displays a total number of location-based tasks assigned to the zone indicated by the zone title 1702. In some examples, a user can select the summary section 1708 to view the one or more location- based tasks assigned to the zone of the task tagging page 1700.

[0117] Fig. 18 shows a flow diagram illustrating an example procedure 1800 of the location-based task specification and management apparatus 100 of Fig. 1, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The example procedure 1800 may be carried out by, for example, the processor 124 and / or the interface controller 120 described in conjunction with Fig. 1. Although the procedure 1800 is described with reference to the flow diagram illustrated in Fig. 18, it should be appreciated that many other methods of performing the functions associated with the procedure 1800 may be used. For example, the order of many of the blocks may be changed, certain blocks may be combined with other blocks, and many of the blocks described are optional.

[0118] The example procedure 1800 begins at block 1802 when the processor 124 in connection with the interface controller 120 generates an interactive interface (e.g., the interactive interface 122 of Fig. 1). For example, the interface controller 120 causes the example interactive interface 122 to display a task that is associated with an image tag. At block 1804, the example processor 124 receives a first image for display within the interactive interface 122. For example, a camera (e.g., the first camera 126 of Fig. 1) may capture an image (e.g., the first image 130 of Fig. 1) which is transmitted to and received by the processor 124. At block 1806, the example processor 124 in connection with the interface controller 120 cause the first image 130 to be displayed in the interactive interface 122.

[0119] At block 1808, the example interface controller 120 receives a specified coordinate within the image corresponding to an image tag. For example, a user may select, via the interactiveinterface 122, a portion of the displayed image. The selection portion of the displayed image may correspond to a specified coordinate location within the image. Further, the image tag corresponding to the specified coordinate location with the image may correspond to a specific physical location or object. At block 1810, the example interface controller 120 receives an additional task corresponding to the image tag. For example, a user may input, via the interactive interface 122, a new (e.g., additional, second, etc.) task corresponding to the image tag. The example additional task may be manually input by the user or the example additional task may be selected from a list of saved tasks.

[0120] At block 1812, the example processor 124 stores the image tag and the additional task within a data structure (e.g., the data structure 104 of Fig. 1). For example, the processor 124 in connection with the interface controller 120 may store the image tag within the tag data 114 of the data structure 104 of Fig. 1 and store the additional task within the task data 110 of the data structure 104 of Fig. 1. At block 1814, the example interface controller 120 causes the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface 122. For example, the interface controller 120 may replace the originally displayed task of block 1802 or the image of block 1806 with a representation of the additional task. In some examples, the representation of the additional task displayed in the interactive interface 122 includes the image tag and / or the image. Subsequently, the procedure 1800 of Fig. 18 results to block 1804 to receive one or more additional images for display within the interactive interface 122.Conclusion

[0121] It will be appreciated that all of the disclosed methods and procedures described herein can be implemented using one or more computer programs or components. These components may be provided as a series of computer instructions on any conventional computer- readable medium, including RAM, ROM, flash memory, magnetic or optical disks, optical memory, or other storage media. The instructions may be configured to be executed by a processor, which when executing the series of computer instructions performs or facilitates the performance of all or part of the disclosed methods and procedures.

[0122] It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the example embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matterand without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

[0123] It should be appreciated that 35 U.S.C. 112(f) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C 112, paragraph 6 is not intended to be invoked unless the terms “means” or “step” are explicitly recited in the claims. Accordingly, the claims are not meant to be limited to the corresponding structure, material, or actions described in the specification or equivalents thereof.

[0124] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, a limited number of the exemplary methods and materials are described herein.

[0125] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments, without departing from the scope of the following claims. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative of the scope of protection, and not restrictively.

[0126] As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular form of a word includes the plural, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, the references "a," "an" and "the" are generally inclusive of the plurals of the respective terms. For example, reference to "a feature" includes a plurality of such "features." The term "and / or" used in the context of "X and / or Y" should be interpreted as "X," or "Y," or "X and Y.

[0127] It is to be understood that, if any prior art publication is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

[0128] In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMSThe invention is claimed as follows:

1. An apparatus comprising: a memory device storing a data structure, wherein the data structure includes a region, wherein the region includes a zone, wherein the zone includes a task and an image tag corresponding to the task within the zone; an interface controller configured to provide an interactive interface for a user, the interactive interface including the task; and a processor in communication with the interface controller and the memory device, wherein the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is configured to: receive, from a first camera, a first image for display within the interactive interface; cause the first image to be displayed in the interactive interface; receive, from the user, a specified coordinate location within the first image, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an additional image tag; receive, from the user, an additional task corresponding to the additional image tag; store the additional image tag and the additional task within the data structure; and cause the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the data structure further includes training information corresponding to the task.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the training information includes at least one of a video, a checklist, a flowchart, or an audio file.

4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the training information to be displayed in the interactive interface.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data structure further includes a list of equipment corresponding to the task.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the list of equipment to be displayed in the interactive interface.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to: receive, from a second camera, a second image for display within the interactive interface, wherein the second image corresponds to the additional task; cause the second image to be displayed in the interactive interface; receive, from the user, an update to the additional task; store the updated additional task within the data structure; and cause the updated additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an object within the first image.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the additional task includes cleaning the object within the first image.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data structure includes a plurality of tasks within the zone and the processor in cooperation with the interface controller is further configured to cause the interactive interface to display the plurality of tasks.

11. A method comprising: generating, by a server having a processor, an interactive interface, wherein the interactive interface includes a task corresponding to an image tag, the task and the image tag stored in a data structure, the data structure includes a region including a zone, the zone including the task and the image tag; receiving, from a first camera, a first image for display within the interactive interface; causing the first image to be displayed in the interactive interface; receiving, from a user, a specified coordinate within the first image, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an additional image tag; receiving, from the user, an additional task corresponding to the additional image tag; storing the additional image tag and the additional task within the data structure; and causing the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the data structure further includes a training information corresponding to the task within the zone.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the training information includes at least one of a video, a checklist, a flowchart, or an audio file.

14. The method of claim 12, further comprising causing the training information to be displayed in the interactive interface.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the data structure further includes a list of equipment corresponding to the task within the zone.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising causing the list of equipment to be displayed in the interactive interface.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: receiving, from a second camera, a second image for display within the interactive interface, wherein the second image corresponds to the additional task; causing the second image to be displayed in the interactive interface; receiving, from the user, an update to the additional task; storing the updated additional task within the data structure; and causing the updated additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an object within the first image.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the additional task includes cleaning the object within the first image.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the data structure includes a plurality of tasks within the zone and further comprising causing the interactive interface to display the plurality of tasks.

21. A method for a mobile computing device having a processor and an interactive interface, the method comprising: determining a location of the mobile computing device; retrieving, from a data structure: an image associated with the determined location, one or more image tags, each image tag associated with a position in the image; and one or more tasks associated with the determined location, each task corresponding to an image tag; displaying the image, with the image tags, to a user of the mobile computing device using the interactive interface.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein the location of the mobile device is determined to correspond to a zone within a region, the region and the zone being stored within the data structure.

23. The method of claim 22, wherein the location of the mobile device is determined by communication with an external device located at the zone.

24. The method of claim 22, wherein the location of the mobile device is determined by utilizing a global positioning system (GPS).

25. The method of any one of claims 21 to 24, further comprising receiving an update to the task from the user, and storing the update in the data structure.

26. The method of any one of claims 21 to 25, further comprising receiving, from a user, a specified coordinate within the first image, wherein the specified coordinate location within the first image corresponds to an additional image tag; receiving, from the user, an additional task corresponding to the additional image tag; storing the additional image tag and the additional task within the data structure; and causing the additional task to be displayed in the interactive interface.

27. The method of any one of claims 21 to 26, wherein the task comprises a cleaning task or a maintenance task.

28. The method of any one of claims 21 to 27, wherein the data structure further includes a training information corresponding to the task, and the method comprises displaying the training information to the user in the interactive interface.

29. The method of claim 28, wherein the training information includes at least one of a video, a checklist, a flowchart, or an audio file.

30. The method of any one of claims 21 to 29, wherein the data structure further includes a list of equipment corresponding to the task within the zone, and the method comprises displaying the list of equipment to the user in the interactive interface.

31. An apparatus comprising: a memory; and a processor in communication with the memory configured to perform the method of any one of claims 11 to 30.

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