System and method for the time representation of tasks
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1. A data processing system for presenting a graphical time representation of tasks, comprising:
- a. input means for accepting and changing task data, the task data comprising data representing a task description, data representing a task schedule start time, and data representing a task schedule finish time;
b. storage means, connected to the input means, for storing the task data;
c. logic means, connected to the storage means, for converting the task data to graphical image information in the form of a timebar and a timecell;
d. display means, connected to the logic means, for displaying the timebar and the timecell; and
e. selection means, connected to the logic means, for selecting and changing the timebar and the timecell and for selecting and changing a portion of the timebar and a portion of the timecell;
f. the timebar comprising a graphical representation of the data representing a task schedule start time and the data representing a task schedule finish time;
g. the timecell comprising a graphical and alphanumeric representation of the data representing a task description; and
h. the logic means comprising linking means for linking the task data stored in the storage means with the timebar and the timecell such that a change made directly to the stored task data through the use of the input means is automatically reflected in the timebar and in the timecell, and such that a change made directly to the timebar or the timecell through the use of the selection means is automatically reflected in the stored task data.
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Abstract
The graphical time representation of tasks for depicting both graphical representation of tasks and alphanumeric representation of tasks. The graphical and alphanumeric representation of tasks are linked so that designation of a timebar results in the designation of a corresponding timecell and vice versa. The timebars and timecells can be manipulated in a coordinated manner. Timebars automatically display symbols indication of the type of manipulation permitted upon designation by a user.
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1. A data processing system for presenting a graphical time representation of tasks, comprising:
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a. input means for accepting and changing task data, the task data comprising data representing a task description, data representing a task schedule start time, and data representing a task schedule finish time; b. storage means, connected to the input means, for storing the task data; c. logic means, connected to the storage means, for converting the task data to graphical image information in the form of a timebar and a timecell; d. display means, connected to the logic means, for displaying the timebar and the timecell; and e. selection means, connected to the logic means, for selecting and changing the timebar and the timecell and for selecting and changing a portion of the timebar and a portion of the timecell; f. the timebar comprising a graphical representation of the data representing a task schedule start time and the data representing a task schedule finish time; g. the timecell comprising a graphical and alphanumeric representation of the data representing a task description; and h. the logic means comprising linking means for linking the task data stored in the storage means with the timebar and the timecell such that a change made directly to the stored task data through the use of the input means is automatically reflected in the timebar and in the timecell, and such that a change made directly to the timebar or the timecell through the use of the selection means is automatically reflected in the stored task data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for the graphical time representation of tasks, comprising the steps of:
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a. accepting task data, the task data comprising data representing a task description, data representing a task schedule start time, and data representing a task schedule finish time; b. storing the task data; c. converting the task data to graphical image information in the form of a timebar and a timecell; d. displaying the timebar and the timecell; and e. linking the stored task data with the timebar and the timecell such that a change made directly to the stored task data through the use of the input means is automatically reflected in the timebar and in the timecell, and such that a change made directly to the timebar or the timecell through the use of the selection means is automatically reflected in the stored task data; f. the timebar comprising a graphical representation of the data representing a task schedule start time and the data representing a task schedule finish time; and g. the timecell comprising a graphical and alphanumeric representation of the data representing a task description. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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