Patents Assigned to National Information Solutions Cooperative, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20100257015
    Abstract: A computer implemented system and method that ties in complex calendar event relationships, which provides the user with a context as to how the task needs to be completed and how it relates to larger initiatives. The system and method supports next to real time notification methods using a peer-to-peer (p2p) messaging architecture. As Calendar Events or Tasks are manipulated in the Work Management System, all scheduling clients can automatically adjust their events to reflect the changes. The present invention can also implement an Urgency Factor for tasks which can help visualize to the user which tasks need more immediate action from Work Management. The present invention can also provide a First Available function that not only finds the first available date that a task can be worked but also takes into consideration the resource's work hours, workdays and skill set via the work group that they have been assigned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE, INC.
    Inventor: Bradley Molander
  • Patent number: 7571113
    Abstract: A system and method for providing integrated customer care, managing complex data relating to services and presenting information for selection and interaction by end users. The present invention delivers, tracks, presents and manages various aspects of customer care using a customer centric paradigm. An integrated macro-framework is utilized to provide a consistent and efficient single-point of entry GUI tool for accessing and navigating through various displays relating to the processing of data, reports, billing, work-flows, service orders and other aspects of customer care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: National Information Solutions Cooperative, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Fettig, Jay N. Schlenker, Paul F. Fitterer, Varsha A. Kumar, Mark O. Momerak, Brent Roberts, Todd Mayfield, Jeannine McConnell, Eric Burke
  • Publication number: 20050171853
    Abstract: A system and method for providing integrated customer care, managing complex data relating to services and presenting information for selection and interaction by end users. The present invention delivers, tracks, presents and manages various aspects of customer care using a customer centric paradigm. An integrated macro-framework is utilized to provide a consistent and efficient single-point of entry GUI tool for accessing and navigating through various displays relating to the processing of data, reports, billing, work-flows, service orders and other aspects of customer care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Fettig, Jay Schlenker, Paul Fitterer, Varsha Kumar, Mark Momerak