Integrated Task Management System for Multi-User CAD Environments ID: 2014-018
This invention presents a novel system designed to enhance collaboration and reduce semantic conflicts in multi-user CAD environments.
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Technology Overview
The system integrates a task management tool directly within the CAD software, enabling multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously without conflict. It was developed by researchers at Brigham Young University to streamline collaborative efforts in design projects, ensuring efficient task assignment, modification, and tracking directly within the CAD environment.
Key Advantages
- Significantly reduces semantic conflicts among team members
- Enables real-time collaboration on CAD models
- Decreases redundant work and improves project efficiency
- Reduces communication overhead among team members
- Supported by experimental results showing faster completion times and fewer conflicts
Problems Addressed
- Conflicting changes in CAD models by multiple users
- High communication overhead in team collaborations
- Redundant efforts and inefficiencies in multi-user environments
- Difficulty in tracking and coordinating tasks within CAD projects
Market Applications
- Collaborative design and engineering projects
- Multi-user CAD environments in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries
- Education and training programs requiring collaborative design work
- Software solutions for project management in design and engineering
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2014-018
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Date Published: 06 May, 2025
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