Method for project planning
First Claim
1. A method for project planning, comprising:
- generating data objects in a data arrangement;
associating the data objects according to category labels, each category representing a higher-level concept;
converting at least some of the data objects to be entries in a task list;
converting at least some of the category labels into task attributes for their respective task list entries;
generating a task schedule; and
displaying a project plan using the task list, the task attributes, and the task schedule.
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Abstract
The method for project planning provides a process operating on a computer system that enables project planning information to be displayed and arranged in different display environments. First, the process provides a flexible data arrangement display environment. The data arrangement display enables generating and manipulating data objects in a manner that facilitates creativity, and may include graphically associating the generated data objects with defined categories. In this way, the project planning information may be entered, viewed, and categorized. Second, the process also provides a more traditional project planning environment having task lists, task attributes, and task schedules. The more traditional project planning display enables sophisticated analysis and manipulation of project planning information. By selecting a particular environment, the process converts the project planning information into a form for viewing and manipulation in the selected display.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for project planning, comprising:
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generating data objects in a data arrangement;
associating the data objects according to category labels, each category representing a higher-level concept;
converting at least some of the data objects to be entries in a task list;
converting at least some of the category labels into task attributes for their respective task list entries;
generating a task schedule; and
displaying a project plan using the task list, the task attributes, and the task schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for project planning, comprising:
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generating a project plan with at least a task list a column heading, task attributes, and a task schedule;
converting at least some entries in the task list into data objects;
converting the column heading into a category;
converting at least some of the task attributes into category labels for the category;
associating the data objects to the category labels, the category representing a higher-level concept; and
displaying the data objects in a data arrangement.
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14. A method for project planning, comprising:
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providing a common file arrangement that includes project information;
arranging the project information into data objects, the data objects including activity information, being associated with category labels, and having dependency data;
displaying the data objects in a free-form data arrangement;
arranging the project information into a project plan that includes task entries, task attributes, and a task schedule; and
displaying the project plan. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for project planning, comprising:
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generating sticky-notes on a display using a whiteboard metaphor, each sticky-note including activity data;
displaying category labels on an axis of the display, and associating graphically the sticky-notes to the category labels, the category representing a higher-level concept;
converting the activity data from some of the sticky-notes to be entries in a task list;
converting the category labels into task attributes for their respective task list entries; and
displaying a project plan using the task list and the task attributes. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for project planning, comprising:
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providing a common file arrangement that includes project information;
arranging the project information into sticky-notes, the sticky-notes including activity information, being associated with category labels, and having dependency data;
displaying the sticky-notes in a free-form whiteboard arrangement;
arranging the project information into a project plan that includes task entries, task attributes, and a task schedule; and
displaying the project plan. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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