Timothy Eugene Metler

US Patent:

20070245300, Oct 18, 2007

Filed:

Mar 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/690128

Inventors:

Benjamin Chan - Orem UT, US
Jonathan Chan - Orem UT, US
Robert Metler - Woodland Hills UT, US
Timothy Metler - Springville UT, US
Nicholas Pasto - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

717105000, 717104000

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for present project scheduling information in combination with workflow information. The apparatus includes a worksheet pane configured to present a worksheet with task entries for the project, a workflow pane configured to overlay representations of timing, workflow, and dependencies in the project, and a mini map pane illustrating the scope of the workflow pane relative to an overall view of the project. The workflow pane includes a date list, a plurality of task icons, and a plurality of task dependency icons. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would enable a user to efficiently understand the status of a project and manipulate elements of the project.

US Patent:

20070061774, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Sep 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/530845

Inventors:

Jonathan Chan - Niskayuna NY, US
Benjamin Chan - Niskayuna NY, US
Robert Metler - Woodland Hills UT, US
Timothy Metler - Springville UT, US
Nicholas Pasto - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

717101000, 717163000, 717104000, 717103000, 717120000

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing construction projects. The present invention may include an option library module configured to provide a set of building options defined by a general contractor. The invention may also include an option set library module configured to allow a general contractor to define subsets of options from the option library module, the subsets of options organized into custom categories configured for selection of a single option by a customer. Additionally, the invention may include a room library module configured to allow the general contractor to define one or more room structures that the general contractor can associate with the one or more subsets of options, the room structure comprising an organizational unit representing a location related to a specific project or project template. Advantageously, this allows a general contractor to manage complex project customization without requiring programming knowledge.