Method and apparatus for asset management
First Claim
1. An asset management tool implemented on a computer system, the tool comprising:
- a plurality of database modules, each of which stores information relating to at least one predetermined type of asset;
a plurality of user interface modules, including at least a first user interface module capable of exchanging data with a first predetermined set of at least one of the plurality of database modules, the first interface module being configured to generate digital documents containing asset data retrieved from one or more of the first predetermined set of database modules, which digital documents are configured in accordance with a first predetermined layout format and conveyed to a web browser for display; and
a second user interface module capable of exchanging data with a second predetermined set of at least one of the plurality of database modules, the second interface module being configured to generate digital documents containing asset data retrieved from one or more of the second predetermined set of database modules, which digital documents are configured in accordance with a second predetermined layout format and conveyed to a web browser for display.
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Abstract
A modular asset management tool is provided. The tool can be implemented on a computer system, which may include a web server. The tool can include multiple database modules which each store different types of asset information. The tool also includes multiple user interface modules, each user interface module having access to a predetermined set of database modules. A specific user interface module is selected when a user logs into the tool. The way in which information is presented to the user and the content of the information presented is determined by the selection of user interface modules. The user interface module may provide for dynamic report generation. Some user interface modules may be configured with limited access for implementation of a specific task, such as entry of work orders.
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15 Claims
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1. An asset management tool implemented on a computer system, the tool comprising:
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a plurality of database modules, each of which stores information relating to at least one predetermined type of asset;
a plurality of user interface modules, including at least a first user interface module capable of exchanging data with a first predetermined set of at least one of the plurality of database modules, the first interface module being configured to generate digital documents containing asset data retrieved from one or more of the first predetermined set of database modules, which digital documents are configured in accordance with a first predetermined layout format and conveyed to a web browser for display; and
a second user interface module capable of exchanging data with a second predetermined set of at least one of the plurality of database modules, the second interface module being configured to generate digital documents containing asset data retrieved from one or more of the second predetermined set of database modules, which digital documents are configured in accordance with a second predetermined layout format and conveyed to a web browser for display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for providing an asset management tool comprising:
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providing a web site hosted by at least one computer in communication with a computer network;
providing a database containing asset information associated with predetermined assets managed by the asset management tool, the database being accessible to the web site;
logging in to the web site by a first user using a web browser by providing login information associated with the first user;
selecting a first user interface from amongst a plurality of different user interfaces based upon the login information associated with the first user;
displaying information retrieved from the database by the web browser, where the content, layout and accessibility of the asset information is determined at least in part by the first user interface. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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