Patent ID: 7051036
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented project development system, comprising: a computer coupled for inter-communication to a plurality of stations from which respective users each have a browser-based interface with the computer, wherein the computer includes: project idea managing software operational when executed by a processor to direct the processor to perform the following tasks: receive idea information describing a proposed new project; store information in a database on the proposed new project; search for information on previous proposed projects stored in a database based on an inputted search request by a user; evaluate the proposed new project using criteria including the search results for information on previously proposed projects to generate an evaluation document; and a graphical user interface providing contextual help for users displayed as pop-up or scroll in thumbnail windows appearing on the user's display screen when a user moves a cursor arrow and rests it on a button or heading in the screen.