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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2000
Francis Robert Burianek, Kirkland, WA (US);
Tanasak Huangyutitham, Redmond, WA (US);
Ying Wang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Izi Behar, Seattle, WA (US);
Francis Robert Burianek, Kirkland, WA (US);
Tanasak Huangyutitham, Redmond, WA (US);
Ying Wang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Izi Behar, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A system implemented on a computer network for delegating tasks within a project to achieve collaboration among resources in a team environment. Components of the computer network permit communication among a project manager and resources working on the project. Task delegations can be performed vertically from the project manager to resources and horizontally among resources. The project manager can monitor the delegations or can allow the resources to control the delegations. Resources can also further define and subdivide tasks. Ownership of tasks and other information about the status of the tasks can be stored and assembled in various useful formats for the project manager.