18371652. WORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WORK MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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WORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WORK MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Kazuki Maeda of Tokyo (JP)

Hiroko Imai of Tokyo (JP)

Mitsuhiro Nakayama of Tokyo (JP)

WORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WORK MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18371652 titled 'WORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WORK MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a work management device that calculates working hours including non-operation periods of a terminal based on the operation history of the terminal.

  • Acquisition unit acquires login information and operation history of a terminal.
  • Specifying unit identifies non-operation periods from the operation history.
  • Calculation unit calculates working hours considering the length of non-operation periods.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries where tracking and managing employee work hours is essential, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and customer service.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in accurately calculating working hours by taking into account non-operation periods, which can improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

Benefits

- Enhanced accuracy in tracking work hours - Improved efficiency and productivity - Better management of employee work schedules

Potential Commercial Applications

"Work Management Device for Efficient Work Hour Calculation in Various Industries"

Possible Prior Art

There are existing time tracking and work management systems in the market that help in monitoring employee work hours and activities. However, the specific focus on calculating working hours including non-operation periods as described in this patent application may be a unique feature.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology ensure data privacy and security for the acquired information?

The patent application does not provide details on the data privacy and security measures implemented in the work management device. It would be important to understand how sensitive information is protected to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

Can this technology be integrated with existing work management systems or software?

The patent application does not mention compatibility or integration with other systems. Understanding the ease of integration with existing work management tools could be crucial for businesses looking to adopt this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a work management device including an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating login to a system using a first terminal and an operation history of the first terminal occurring after login to the system, a specifying unit that specifies a non-operation period of a terminal from the operation history of the first terminal, and a calculation unit that calculates working hours including the non-operation period of the terminal according to a length of the non-operation period of the terminal.