System and method for managing workplace real estate and other resources
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1. A system for managing workplace real estate and resources, comprising:
- an inventory component for storing and accessing information about workplace resources;
a user component for storing and accessing information about system users; and
a reservation component for allowing users to interact with the inventory component, the reservation component being capable of receiving information from a user at a first location, establishing a reservation requested by the user at a second location, receiving check-in information from the user at the second location, and updating the inventory component to reflect occupancy and vacancy changes.
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Abstract
Organizations can proactively manage and reserve shared resources, such as workspaces, equipment and services, as well as report on the utilization of those resources across departments and facilities using the system of the present invention. Workplace management tools as provided by the present invention can be used to manipulate resources in real-time, automate inefficient processes, and track and analyze usage patterns, in order to make wise short- and long-term space and resource decisions.
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1. A system for managing workplace real estate and resources, comprising:
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an inventory component for storing and accessing information about workplace resources;
a user component for storing and accessing information about system users; and
a reservation component for allowing users to interact with the inventory component, the reservation component being capable of receiving information from a user at a first location, establishing a reservation requested by the user at a second location, receiving check-in information from the user at the second location, and updating the inventory component to reflect occupancy and vacancy changes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for managing workplace real estate and resources, comprising the steps of:
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providing an inventory component for storing and accessing information about workplace resources;
providing a user component for storing and accessing information about system users; and
providing a reservation component for allowing users to interact with the inventory component, the reservation component being capable of receiving information from a user at a first location, establishing a reservation requested by the user at a second location, receiving check-in information from the user at the second location, and updating the inventory component to reflect occupancy and vacancy changes. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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