20240046371. Computer Systems and Methods for Determining Recommended Cost Codes for Time Entries simplified abstract (Procore Technologies, Inc.)
Computer Systems and Methods for Determining Recommended Cost Codes for Time Entries
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Inventor(s)
Chris Karcher of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Marc Duncan of Ventura CA (US)
Computer Systems and Methods for Determining Recommended Cost Codes for Time Entries - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240046371 titled 'Computer Systems and Methods for Determining Recommended Cost Codes for Time Entries
Simplified Explanation
The computing system described in the patent application is designed to receive user-defined information for a new time entry related to a construction project. This information includes the date and identifying information for individuals working on the project. The system then obtains contextual information related to the work of these individuals. Based on the user-defined and contextual information, the system identifies a set of recommended cost codes for the new time entry. These recommended cost codes are displayed on the client device. The system then receives a second communication from the client device, which includes a selected cost code from the recommended ones. Finally, the system creates the new time entry with the given cost code.
- The computing system receives user-defined information for a new time entry in a construction project.
- It obtains contextual information related to the work of individuals involved in the project.
- Based on the user-defined and contextual information, the system identifies recommended cost codes for the time entry.
- The recommended cost codes are displayed on the client device for selection.
- The system receives the selected cost code from the client device.
- The new time entry is created with the given cost code.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Construction project management software
- Time tracking and cost allocation systems for construction projects
Problems solved by this technology:
- Streamlines the process of creating time entries for construction projects
- Ensures accurate cost code selection based on user-defined and contextual information
Benefits of this technology:
- Saves time and reduces manual effort in creating time entries
- Improves accuracy in cost code selection
- Enhances efficiency in construction project management
Original Abstract Submitted
a computing system is configured to receive, from a client device, a first communication comprising an initial set of user-defined information for a new time entry related to a construction project, wherein the initial set of user-defined information includes (i) a date and (ii) identifying information for at least one individual working on the construction project; obtain contextual information related to the at least one individual's work; based at least on the initial set of user-defined information and the contextual information, identify a set of one or more recommended cost codes for the new time entry; cause the client device to display the set of one or more recommended cost codes; receive, from the client device, a second communication that includes a given cost code that has been selected from the one or more recommended cost codes; and create the new time entry comprising the given cost code.
