METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTNG AND MANAGING INFORMATION

• US 20100077316A1
• Filed: 11/20/2007
• Published: 03/25/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
• Inventors: Omansky, Adam H., Kanner, Joshua L.
• Application Number:
  US11/994,474
• Publication Number:
  US 20100077316A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 715/751
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system, method and apparatus for managing a collaborative construction project involving a plurality of users. The system includes a plurality of user terminals, where the plurality of users input data into each of their respective terminals, a central database that can receive input from the plurality of user terminals and can output data to the plurality of user terminals, an Internet source, via wireless, wired or other connection that connects and links the plurality of user terminals and the central database, a synchronization mechanism, the synchronization mechanism synchronizes substantially all input from the plurality of user terminals and a software application linked with the plurality of user terminals and the central database.

Claims

1. A system for managing a collaborative construction project involving a plurality of users, the system comprising:

a plurality of user terminals, said plurality of users input data into each of their respective terminals;

a central database, said central database can receive input from said plurality of user terminals and can output data to said plurality of user terminals;

a wireless connection source, said wireless connection source connects and links said plurality of user terminals and said central database;

a synchronization mechanism, said synchronization mechanism synchronizes substantially all input from said plurality of user terminals; and

a software application linked with said plurality of user terminals and said central database.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one user terminal is a tablet PC, a laptop computer, or a portable hand device.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one user terminal is cordless and portable.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one user can only view a level of information as required for said user to complete its task in said collaborative project.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein said system links a text-based module with a graphic-based module.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein a scanner can be attached to said user terminal.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein a user may communicate with said system via a desktop computer.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of user terminals function with access to the internet or any computer network.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of user terminals function without access to the internet or any computer network.

10. A method for managing a collaborative construction project involving a plurality of users, the method comprising:

inputting data into a first user terminal;

receiving a first input at a central database from said first user terminal;

inputting data into a second user terminal;

receiving a second input at a central database from said second user terminal;

outputting data to said first user terminal and said second user terminal based on said first input and said second input;

connecting and linking said at least one user terminal and said central database;

synchronizing substantially all input from said user terminals; and

linking said first user terminal, said second user terminal, and said central database.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein said first user terminal is a tablet PC, a laptop computer, or a portable hand device.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein said second user terminal is a tablet PC, a laptop computer, or a portable hand device.

13. The method of claim 10, wherein a plurality of users may be involved using a desktop terminal.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein said first user can only view a level of information as required for said first user to complete its task in said collaborative project.

15. The method of claim 10 where the number of users able to be involved in said method is unlimited.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising linking a text-based module with a graphic-based module.

17. The method of claim 10, further comprising attaching a scanner to said first or second user terminal.

18. The method of claim 10, wherein said connecting step is connected via an Internet connection, wireless or wired.

19. An apparatus for managing a construction project, said apparatus comprising:

a user terminal;

a user stylus, for said user to input information;

a first layer in said apparatus laying a foundation of project base design;

a second layer in said apparatus including at least one markup input by said user;

a connection;

a synchronizer, said synchronizer substantially links and syncs all input from said user; and

a software application linked with said user terminal and said central database.

20. The apparatus of claim 19, further comprising:

additional layers in said apparatus for inputting markups.

21. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said user terminal is a Tablet PC, a laptop computer or a portable hand held device.

22. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said connection is wired or wireless connection via an Internet.