492 results about "Project management system" patented technology

A system for defining and managing an asset which includes a data store for item specification data provided on a host computer coupled to a network. The system includes a data input toolset, a data modification toolset including project management tools; and a teamwork toolset. The data modification toolset may comprise at least one item procurement system, a cost management system, a project management system, and an information collection system. Each system includes a database interface allowing the system to retrieve, use and modify data subject to permissions granted by project manager.

This invention is a tool for computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing forming a Project Management System, comprising: (1) a Component Database; (2) a Component Data Management System; (3) a Design and Manufacturing System; (4) an Assembly Drawing Generator; (5) a Bill of Materials Generator; and, (7) a Project Database. The Project Manager tracks the process and actions, recording and supervising version and change order compliance and task completion, from the start through verification of a production-ready finished version. Each project uses a master workbench. On it design specifications are entered for each subassembly element and connector. Then the user consults the Component Database using a Search and Cross Reference engine for components meeting those design specifications, until a constraint-satisfying design is completed. The tool generates a Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, and process records for the project in process.

A business process or project management system provides for creation of a project or process definition which includes all activities required to complete the process as well as any dependencies, conditions, and deadlines for each activity, and participants designated to carry out the activities. Once the process is started, activities are carried out in turn when the dependencies and conditions are met, and the system updates when any activities are complete so that any activities dependent on completed activities can be started. A reporting module creates status reports for each activity which are displayed to a user such as an administrator on a user interface. Stored information on previous instances of an activity are used to predict when an activity is likely to be late and to provide alerts to users prior to starting the activity.

A construction project management system generates a computerized simulation model of a construction project based on data accessed in project databases. The system maps engineering data into constructible elements in the computerized simulation model based on manufacturing data and organizes the constructible elements by construction crafts, construction areas, and systems for testing and turnover. Additionally, the system matches the constructible elements with one or more work steps based on project controls data and generates a visual display of the construction project. A user selects construction areas in the visual display of the construction project and selects constructible elements within the construction areas, via a graphical user interface of the system, to create work packages for work crews. Each work package comprises work steps for the constructible elements in the work package, and can include an estimated time and cost for executing the work steps in the work package.

The present invention provides a novel way to forecast the number of software defects for an upcoming software release. The systems and methods of the present invention involve evaluating the relative size of the upcoming software release with respect to a baseline software release, and estimating the number of expected defects based on the relative size of the upcoming software release and the number of observed software defects for the baseline release. Additional robustness may be achieved by adjusting the forecast to take into consideration regression defects that were detected in the baseline release as well as any code re-factoring. The present invention may be used in various applications such a project management system to allow a project manager to allocate sufficient resources to handle software defects, and to plan accordingly. In various embodiments, a metric is provided to measure the quality achieved after product implementation, based on the forecasted number of software defects.

Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

A disclosed project management system allows one or more team members to share documents in asynchronous and synchronous collaboration modes. A synchronous collaboration system is provided as an incremental addition that extends a conventional asynchronous collaboration system. One or more users can transition between asynchronous and synchronous collaboration modes. A plurality of users can interact in a synchronous collaboration mode to create and modify documents and perform other project tasks without requiring a token. A serializer initially receives each of the change requests and serializes them. The serialized requests are then sent to a broadcaster that broadcasts the requests to all users. Each user implements the broadcast change requests to the document as they are received so that shared documents are presented to each user in the same way at any given time.

A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system, the apparatus including: 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input text expression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input text expression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked. The apparatus of the present invention further includes supplemental information in the object database which is related to the information object, the user output device further including functions for displaying the supplemental information when a corresponding keyword is identified in the input text expression. The apparatus of the present invention further includes a method and apparatus for collaboration between users of a time and project management system.

A project management system and method are provided wherein projects can be managed easily and with minimal manual data entry. Project management software, embodying the project management system of the present invention, can run on a computer network or user workstation, without requiring a dedicated host server. The project management system of the present invention provides at least one graphical interface, to permit a user to easily create and / or edit a project, tasks, subprojects and milestones, using the mouse or other pointer device. A resource window can be provided, conveniently and consistently located in all main views of the system, to assist the user in efficiently operating the project management system. Further, projects can be automatically updated without repetitive data entry, using data entered once by the user performing a task.

Method, system and non-transitory computer-readable medium for project management database update for a project management application. An interface may be provided for variable definition by user-input in a rule to trigger an action within the project management database, where the variable is identified by a label and the label is provided to signal a location of data for the variable in an electronic message, such as an e-mail or text message. An electronic message received for a mailbox may be parsed to locate the label in the received electronic message and thereby obtain data in the electronic message that corresponds to the variable. An action may be triggered according to the data corresponding to the variable, where the action causes an update to the project management database of the project management application.

A program management structure that includes a plurality of projects, where each project is staffed with a project manager and wherein each project includes a plurality of tasks which can have multiple interdependencies and at least one position reporting up to the project manager. A plurality of organizations is also included, where each organization is provided with a plurality of departments, each of which has a department manager and at least one staffer reporting up to the department manager and filling at least part of the at least one position. Additionally, project exceptions are reported to the project manager and functional exceptions are reported to the functional manager.

This invention is to solve the high cost of IV&V by simplifying the complex logistics of project management. This is an intelligent project management system comprising a project server computer remotely accessible by a user computing device. The project server computer includes several databases: A database of electronic library which stores documents that are required by the project, a database which stores project data that reflect the state of the project, and a database which stores the user information of privileged users. Several modules are executing in the project server computer to generate the view of the project, to automatically monitor the state of the project, to verify and validate the mapping between multiple documents for requirement traceability, to automatically indicate the state of the project, to automatically provide assistance to the user, to automatically inform the stakeholder on matters related to the project, and to authenticate the privileged user. This intelligent project management system assumes that the server computer contains a standard computer operating system that includes at least a web server, an email server and a search engine facility.

The invention provides a BIM (Building Information Modeling)-based project management system and method. The BIM-based project management system comprises a front-end intelligent device for transmitting a user command to a WEB server, the WEB server for synchronously updating data between the front-end intelligent device and a background database end, and the background database end for controlling a BIM and managing the data of BIM, working conditions and log. The invention has the following advantages: 1, the site problems can be found and corrected effectively, so as to reduce the rework possibility; 2, the site management personnel has no need to take a large number of drawings and other information, can complete all the work through one mobile device; 3, the handling progress of the site problems can be tracked effectively; 4, the constructability of the project can be understood intuitively; 5, the receiving, transmitting and processing of all the data can be performed in real time and can be completed within seconds according to the network status, and the response speed is high.

A project management system is integrated with a workflow engine to provide automatic coordination of project tasks and workflow processes. The workflow engine provides support for defining logical expressions that determine a path of execution for the defined workflow tasks. In addition to composition capabilities, the workflow engine may execute and track the defined processes. The project management system provides a platform for defining the project plan that includes tasks and resources. Tasks are annotated defining their behavior and implementation and exported to the workflow system. The workflow system substitutes project tasks with the appropriate workflow activities and provides feedback upon execution of the activities.

A project management system includes graphical user interfaces for creating, and tracking projects. Status dashboards for both projects and project portfolios allow a user to quickly view the status of their projects and determine which projects are at risk. An algorithm for determining a risk quotient is described for determining risk status of projects. A PERT chart includes status buffers to better understand what projects are at risk.

The present invention relates to workflow systems and methods. In one embodiment, the invention relates to integration of a calendar system with a workflow system where a calendar event can initiate a workflow by sending a message to a form route manager. The completion of a workflow or step in the workflow can result in sending a message to a calendar system to generate an event. In another embodiment, the invention relates to the integration of workflow with a project management system that includes project segments, which are processes that can be defined and controlled by workflow routes. The project management system sends a message to the workflow system to initiate workflow and the workflow system sends a message to the project management system, for example, at the completion of the workflow route. The relationship between the workflow routes can maintain the relationship between the project segments. If the relationships between project segments change, the relationship between the workflow routes changes without added effort.

A project management system and method are provided wherein projects can be managed easily and with minimal manual data entry. Project management software, embodying the project management system of the present invention, can run on a computer network or user workstation, without requiring a dedicated host server. The project management system of the present invention provides at least one graphical interface, to permit a user to easily create and / or edit a project, tasks, subprojects and milestones, using the mouse or other pointer device. A resource window can be provided, conveniently and consistently located in all main views of the system, to assist the user in efficiently operating the project management system. Further, projects can be automatically updated without repetitive data entry, using data entered once by the user performing a task.

A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system, the apparatus including: 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input text expression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input text expression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked. The apparatus of the present invention further includes supplemental information in the object database which is related to the information object, the user output device further including functions for displaying the supplemental information when a corresponding keyword is identified in the input text expression. The apparatus of the present invention further includes a method and apparatus for collaboration between users of a time and project management system.

A project management system comprises a means for storing each of a plurality of process definitions, a plurality of phase definitions, a plurality of task definitions, an association between each task definition and a selected process definition and a selected phase definition, and task status information associated with each task, and a display means for displaying a two-dimensional grid arrangement in which a first dimension is subdivided according to process definitions and a second dimension is subdivided according to phase definitions, thereby to define a plurality of cells at the intersection of the two dimensions, a plurality of the cells thus defined therefore representing tasks, in respect of which task status information is displayed.; A means for storing user identities and user rights associated with the user identities will allow the display means to be adapted to limit the display according to the user rights, either by withholding information relating to processes and / or phases not defined in the user rights, and / or by aggregating a plurality of cells and displaying a composite task status. This project management system is preferably provided via a suitable computer system, and a software module is arranged to implement this. Further, a project management summary view can comprise a two-dimensional grid arrangement in which a first dimension is subdivided according to processes and a second dimension is subdivided according to phases of work, thereby to define a plurality of cells at the intersection of the two dimensions, a plurality of the cells representing tasks in respect of which task status information is displayed. This project management system is particularly (but not exclusively) useful in the design of an engineered item. The proper oversight of the project permitted by the invention allows a more optimal design to be arrived at, and can also improve the project timescale and budget.

The invention relates to the technical field of engineering management, in particular to a project management system based on three-dimensional visualization, including a BIM three-dimensional model building module; a GIS three-dimensional topographic map establishment module; a true three-dimensional engineering model building module which is used for combining the BIM three-dimensional model building module and the GIS three-dimensional topographic map building module to generate a true three-dimensional engineering model; a construction information input module used for construction progress and construction process records input; a project management platform used for managing a project through a manager terminal; a three-dimensional engineering model display module which is used for combining the data of the construction information input module and the data of the engineering management platform with the true three-dimensional engineering model establishment module, and realizingthe sharing of the engineering component information; and a database server used for storing and sending data. The system of the invention can facilitate the management and planning of the project bythe management personnel, and is convenient for the staff to report the construction information of the project.

A network based construction project management system. The system includes network accessible databases of project information including drawings and specifications. The system allows for varying amount of access for various user including general contractors, subcontractors, architects and project owners. The system allows for the effective creation, management and long term accessible storage of project submittals.

A method of establishing a new category in enterprise marketing planning (EMP) comprising of a self-contained, integrated, stand-alone system with three interconnecting subsidiary systems: Enterprise Market Planning (EMP) Modules, Competitor Signalling Environment (CSE) Portal and EMP Project Management (PMO) System through which integration of operational with market planning data and processes at strategic and / or corporate planning levels may provide enhanced market competitiveness to emerging brand and emerging market companies without sufficiently deep process / systems integration knowledge, experience and capabilities a business mission-critical central data integration and messaging system with built-in content, formats, rules, and processes to enable the optimisation of business strategies within existing Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) through strategic intervention of the Enterprise Market Planning system (EMP), wherein the EMP System is configured to reduce the lack of convergence between operational and market planning processes for improved investment prioritisation in competitive market and brand performance an integrated, modular, and content-rich enterprise market planning system designed to accelerate organisational learning, collaboration and competencies in market and brand competitiveness processes from market and customer knowledge to communications and technology alignment, market performance measures, rules and formats via a single, unified data access and retrieval point and an integrated business information management system that may shape essential market and brand convergence behaviours enterprise-wide among assigned users within emerging brand and / or emerging market enterprises seeking to align business activities, investments, systems and competencies in the building of stronger and more globally-competitive corporate, product and service brands.

A performance-based job site management system for a machine environment includes a plurality of monitoring devices for collecting productivity data associated with a machine and transmitting the productivity data to an on-board data collector associated with the machine. The system also includes a project management system communicatively coupled to the on-board data collector. The project management system is configured to receive the productivity data from the on-board data collector and analyze the productivity data based on predetermined performance criteria. The system also assesses machine performance based on the productivity analysis and evaluate job site performance based on the machine performance. The system also provides recommendations for improving job site performance based on the evaluation and adjusts one or more operational aspects associated with the machine, based on the recommendations.

A computer network for gathering information and reaching consensus in a multi-user collaborative environment for Process Safety Management (PSM). Comments and ideas are gathered simultaneously from team members in a meeting, using the network. Apparatus is provided for storing these inputs and retrieving them from a database, and for printing them in predefined formats. The system provides for team members to submit their ideas anonymously in a meeting so that people uncomfortable with speaking in front of a group can freely share their ideas. The system automatically records input so ideas are not lost or misrecorded. The input is converted from the first database into a format for word processing to produce the required documents, into a format for a project management system to schedule the work to complete PSM documentation, and into a format to produce flow changes to the process being analyzed.

The invention discloses an intelligent engineering operation and maintenance supervision method. The method comprises an infrastructure layer, an information resource layer, an application support layer, an application layer and a user layer. The infrastructure layer is used for providing a network, hardware and server environment, securing platform operation. The information resource layer provides basic information data and service data, and uploads the data to an application support layer. The application support layer aggregates dispersed and heterogeneous applications and information resources. Through unified access entry, basic services are provided for an application layer. The application layer provides a software operation entrance for the user layer, the user layer provides a system visual operation interface for a user, and the application layer comprises a project management system, a construction management system, an inspection management system, an operation and maintenance management system, a knowledge base management system, an asset management system, a statistical report system, a process management system, a system management system and a WeChat applet. The engineering project is integrally supervised, so that the operation and maintenance management cost is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.

The invention discloses a scene visualization intelligent construction site management system based a three-dimensional model, and the system obtains the data of a person and a vehicle according to the card swiping information of an access control system, and obtains the scanning data of a corresponding fixed person and set mechanical equipment through scanning a bar code. A plurality of cameras disposed on a construction site are used for obtaining the real-time video monitoring data of the construction side. An environment monitoring device disposed on the construction site is used for obtaining the corresponding environment data. An information real-time broadcasting system enables the obtained public broadcast data to be transmitted to an information broadcast database. Based on the technology of intelligent construction site management, the visualized scene of the system is displayed and integrated on the basis of the three-dimensional model, and the display, analysis, processing and analysis of the obtained data of the system are carried out. Meanwhile, the system is integrated with the existing project management system and database, thereby achieving the decision support for project management, the bias early warning for a project, and the feedback of project experience and information.

An integrated electronic commerce (e-commerce) based construction industry bidding and project management system and methods, including document distribution, supply chain automation and on-line auctioning. In a pre-construction setting, the e-commerce based bidding and project management system and method provides for a user the means for participating and competing in the bidding and construction project management tasks using on-line computerized telecommunications technologies. The on-line system and methodologies help the participants to achieve cost efficiencies and performance enhancements that traditional prior art manual bidding and construction management systems and methods have not achieved. In a global system setting the present invention facilitates management of real estate, development, building and construction industries, including architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) project phases, including design, specification, research, bidding, financing, procurement, construction, and maintenance.

Gamified computerized project management system and method which harnesses the innate human desire for playful competition and continual skill advancement to improve organizational productivity. The system allows team member bidding on project tasks, where they accumulate points according to various criteria including how well their work product meets previously established criteria, as well as an opportunity to acquire additional points from mastering various task related learning material. Other factors, such as providing assistance to other team members, evaluating work product, and the like are also awarded points. Competition is fostered by allowing team members to see where their point score ranks versus other players, while teamwork and member skill growth is also encouraged. Gamified project management files containing comprehensive project records may be saved, converted to standard project management files, or constructed by translation process that gamifies standard project management files. Standard prefabricated gamified project files may also be used.

A program management structure that includes a plurality of projects, where each project is staffed with a project manager and wherein each project includes a plurality of tasks which can have multiple interdependencies and at least one position reporting up to the project manager. A plurality of organizations is also included, where each organization is provided with a plurality of departments, each of which has a department manager and at least one staffer reporting up to the department manager and filling at least part of the at least one position. Additionally, project exceptions are reported to the project manager and functional exceptions are reported to the functional manager.