Automated management of development project files over a network
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for managing project files over a network comprising the steps of:
- receiving project initiation information that comprises a description of a project and of one or more individuals performing a project task; and
upon approval of the project, a computer performing the steps of;
storing in a database the initiation information to indicate that the project is approved, wherein the initiation information is accessible over the network from a project site;
automatically creating a directory of project files that are associated with the project;
storing the directory of project files in the database;
automatically linking the directory of project files to the project site;
creating an individual site for each of the one or more individuals performing a project task, wherein individual draft project files stored in the database are linked to each of the associated individual sites; and
automatically linking the one or more individual sites to the project site.
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Abstract
A technique is provided for managing a project schedule for a development project based on the aggregation of individual task schedules, where the individual task schedules are updated based on inspection results from two or more inspectors specified to inspect a project task product. The schedules, and consequently the updates thereof, are governed by a policy specifying that a task cannot be partially completed. The inspection results are linked to the individual task schedules, which are linked to the associated project schedule. Another technique is provided for managing project files over a network. Acceptance of a project proposal triggers the creation of individual sites for each individual specified to contribute to the project, where individual task schedules and draft project files can be linked to the individual site. The individual sites are linked to a project site and associated file directories are created and also linked to the project site.
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12 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing project files over a network comprising the steps of:
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receiving project initiation information that comprises a description of a project and of one or more individuals performing a project task; and upon approval of the project, a computer performing the steps of; storing in a database the initiation information to indicate that the project is approved, wherein the initiation information is accessible over the network from a project site; automatically creating a directory of project files that are associated with the project; storing the directory of project files in the database; automatically linking the directory of project files to the project site; creating an individual site for each of the one or more individuals performing a project task, wherein individual draft project files stored in the database are linked to each of the associated individual sites; and automatically linking the one or more individual sites to the project site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions for managing project files over a network, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the steps of:
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receiving project initiation information that comprises a description of a project and of one or more individuals performing a project task; and upon approval of the project, storing in a database the initiation information to indicate that the project is approved, wherein the initiation information is accessible over the network from a project site; automatically creating a directory of project files that are associated with the project; storing the directory of project files in the database; automatically linking the directory of project files to the project site; creating an individual site for each of the one or more individuals performing a project task, wherein individual draft project files stored in the database are linked to each of the associated individual sites; and automatically linking the one or more individual sites to the project site. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A computer system comprising:
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a network interface; and one or more processors connected to the network interface, the one or more processors configured for receiving project initiation information that comprises a description of a project and of one or more individuals performing a project task; and upon approval of the project, storing in a database the initiation information to indicate that the project is approved, wherein the initiation information is accessible over the network from a project site; automatically creating a directory of project files that are associated with the project; storing the directory of project files in the database; automatically linking the directory of project files to the project site; creating an individual site for each of the one or more individuals performing a project task, wherein individual draft project files stored in the database are linked to each of the associated individual sites; and automatically linking the one or more individual sites to the project site. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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