Kathleen J Thompson

US Patent:

20170364866, Dec 21, 2017

Filed:

Jun 17, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/186166

Inventors:

- Redmond WA, US
Kathleen Rae Thompson - Seattle WA, US
Kenneth Fern - Bellevue WA, US
David Paul Limont - Seattle WA, US
Joseph Patrick Masterson - Issaquah WA, US
Darren Alexander Apfel - Redmond WA, US
Rebecca Jean Lawler - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/10
G06Q 10/06
G06F 17/30

Abstract:

Systems and methods for creating a collaborative object are provided. A collaborative object may be associated with a user interface that enables one or more users to interact regarding various tasks during the planning and execution of a project. In aspects, the collaborative object may include a task list, an associated document, compiled information and/or communications related to a project. In further aspects, the collaborative object, along with associated information, may be shared with other users as a resource for future projects. Permissions may be set on a collaborative object such that recipients may be allowed varying access to the task list, document, compiled materials and/or communications associated with the collaborative object.