Linked Client Master Mind Map for Front-Facing Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mind maps are back-facing and not designed for front-facing use by clients and customers, lacking integration with client actions and documents, leading to inefficiencies and unpaid 'shadow work' for businesses.

Innovation Solution

A method to generate a linked client master mind map that integrates client actions and documents, allowing for front-facing communication and use, reducing the time required to review and manage client information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional back-facing mind maps are used for internal business processes, then information organization is achieved, but client accessibility and front-facing communication are lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclient accessibilityVSAvoidmind map structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the conventional back-facing mind map structure by creating a front-facing version that presents information to clients in an accessible, simplified format while maintaining the underlying complex structure for internal use. This allows the same information to be viewed differently by different user groups.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the mind map into multiple views or layers: an internal complex structure for business processes and a simplified front-facing structure for client communication. This segmentation allows each view to be optimized for its specific purpose without compromising the other.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If manual mind map creation and revision processes are followed, then thorough client information analysis is achieved, but significant time and resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclient information accuracyVSAvoidreview and management time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-organizing client information into a structured mind map format that can be automatically updated and revised. This eliminates the need for manual creation and revision processes, as the system maintains the structure proactively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables self-service by creating a system that automatically maintains and updates the mind map structure based on client actions and documents, reducing the need for manual intervention while maintaining high accuracy in client information analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of information

If comprehensive client information is collected and analyzed, then complete client understanding is achieved, but unpaid shadow work increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclient information completenessVSAvoidbilling efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms that track and record all client interactions and information gathering activities within the mind map structure. This creates an automatic billing trail that captures the value of comprehensive client analysis, ensuring that previously unpaid shadow work can now be properly billed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the mind map structure multi-functional by serving both as a comprehensive client information repository and as a billing tracking system. This universal structure simultaneously achieves complete client understanding and enables accurate billing for the work performed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9582785B2Mindmap illustrator
Publication Date: 2017.02.28 KLABEN GARY W
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AI summary

A method of generating a linked client master mind map. Client actions and documents are linked to a client master mind map to generate a linked client master mind map. The linked client master mind map and a client relationship management program are reviewed and packaged.