Claims:1. A system (10) to manage an interior design project, comprising:
a registration module (20) operable by one or more processor, and configured to register one or more customers and a plurality of workers;
an interaction module (30) operable by the one or more processor, and operatively coupled to the registration module (20), wherein the interaction module (30) is configured to provide interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project;
a design approval module (40) operable by the one or more processor, and operatively coupled to the interaction module (30), wherein the design approval module (40) is configured to finalise the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers;
a task management module (50) operable by the one or more processors, and operatively coupled to the design approval module (40), wherein the task management module (50) is configured to manage task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique; and
a notification module (60) operable by the one or more processors, and operatively coupled to the task management module (50), wherein the notification module (60) is configured to notify each of the one or more registered customers and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project.
2. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a report generation module operable by the one or more processors, and operatively coupled to the task management module (50), wherein the report generation module is configured to generate a report of the interior design project in accordance to task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers.
3. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a payment module operable by the one or more processors, and operatively coupled to the task management module (50), wherein the payment module is configured to provide payment method for purchased raw materials as well as task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers.
4. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a storage module operable by the one or more processors, and operatively coupled to the task management module (50), wherein the storage module is configured to store the finalised interior design project and a generated report corresponding to the interior design project.
5. A method (150) for managing an interior design project, comprising:
registering, by a registration module, one or more customers and a plurality of workers (160);
facilitating interaction, by an interaction module, between each of one or more registered customers and a plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project (170);
finalising, by a design approval module, the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers (180);
managing, by a task management module, task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique (190);
notifying, by a notification module, each of the one or more registered customers and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project (200);
generating, by a report generation module, a report of the interior design project in accordance to task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers (210); and
providing, by a payment module, a payment method for purchased raw materials as well as task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers (220).
6. The method (150) as claimed in claim 5, further comprising storing, by a storage module, the finalised interior design project and a generated report corresponding to the interior design project.

Dated this 08th day of January 2020

Signature

Vidya Bhaskar Singh Nandiyal
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2912)
Agent for the Applicant
, Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Embodiments of a present disclosure relates to managing of construction projects, and more particularly to a system and a method to manage an interior design project.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In any interior designing project, for development and construction many people are involved. For example, an interior designer helps designing a given space and provide a comfortable and functional space for a person to live. Further, an interior decorator may be involved, who takes into account the colour schemes, textiles and easy renovations and the like. In addition, a site manager may be involved for maintenance of day to day work in relation to the interior designing project site.
[0003] Fast and easy way of finishing any interior design project is to manage all such involved people on regular basis. Proper understanding of the roles of such involved people is also an important need.
[0004] In conventional approach, manually a customer maintains track of all small projects related to an interior designing project. Monetary data related to the interior designing project, purchase data related to the interior designing project and the like are tracked manually without any central data storage or data verification centre. Effective approach would be to provide a central platform for interaction between the customer and the workers in relation to the interior design project. Real time tracking of task execution of different workers may be verified and checked by the customer. Furthermore, the workers may also be provided with real time guidance by the interior designer.
[0005] Moreover, easy payment facility should be presented without much delay after the concerned task is performed by the workers. Efficient approach would be to enable real time notification about the status of the interior design project.
[0006] Hence, there is a need for an improved system for managing an interior design project and a method to operate the same and therefore address the aforementioned issues.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0007] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a system to manage an interior design project is disclosed. The system includes a registration module operable by one or more processor. The registration module is configured to register one or more customers and a plurality of workers. The system also includes an interaction module operable by the one or more processor. The interaction module is operatively coupled to the registration module. The interaction module is configured to provide interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project.
[0008] The system includes a design approval module operable by the one or more processor. The design approval module is operatively coupled to the interaction module. The design approval module is configured to finalise the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers.
[0009] The system also includes a task management module operable by the one or more processors. The task management module is operatively coupled to the design approval module. The task management module is configured to manage task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique. The system also includes a notification module operable by the one or more processors. The notification module is operatively coupled to the task management module. The notification module is configured to notify each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project.
[0010] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, method for managing an interior design project is disclosed. The method includes registering one or more customers and a plurality of workers. The method also includes facilitating interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project.
[0011] The method also includes finalising the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers. The method also includes managing task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique.
[0012] The method also includes notifying each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project. The method also generating a report of the interior design project in accordance to the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers. The method also includes providing a payment method for purchased raw materials as well as the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers.
[0013] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system to manage an interior design project in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an embodiment representing a system to manage an interior design project of FIG. 1 in accordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0018] FIG. 4 is a flowchart representing the steps of a method for managing an interior design project in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0019] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated online platform, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0021] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, subsystems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional subsystems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0023] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system to manage an interior design project. The system includes a registration module operable by one or more processor. The registration module is configured to register one or more customers and a plurality of workers. The system also includes an interaction module operable by the one or more processor. The interaction module is operatively coupled to the registration module. The interaction module is configured to provide interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project.
[0025] The system includes a design approval module operable by the one or more processor. The design approval module is operatively coupled to the interaction module. The design approval module is configured to finalise the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers.
[0026] The system also includes a task management module operable by the one or more processors. The task management module is operatively coupled to the design approval module. The task management module is configured to manage task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique. The system also includes a notification module operable by the one or more processors. The notification module is operatively coupled to the task management module. The notification module is configured to notify each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project.
[0027] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system (10) to manage an interior design project in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term “interior design” refers to the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. As used herein, the term “interior designer” refers to someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and manages any interior design projects. In one embodiment, an interior design project involves many small number of projects, that are performed by many specialized people with different job profiles.
[0028] The system (10) includes a registration module (20) operable by one or more processor. The registration module (20) is configured to register one or more customers and a plurality of workers. In one embodiment, the one or more customers is referred to clients employing interior designers or interior decorators for any designing project work. In another embodiment, the plurality of workers may include lead engineer, design engineer, production coordinator, site manager, store manager and the like.
[0029] In one specific embodiment, the one or more customers may provide predefined requirements of designing during registration. In such embodiment, the plurality of workers may choose a particular customer in accordance to location or monetary benefits.
[0030] In one exemplary embodiment, each of the one or more customers and each of the plurality of workers may register to the system (10) through a handheld device. In such exemplary embodiment, during registration the system (10) may ask for details such as name, phone number, email ID, verification details, work type and the like.
[0031] The system (10) also includes an interaction module (30) operable by the one or more processor. The interaction module (30) is operatively coupled to the registration module (20). The interaction module (30) is configured to provide interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project.
[0032] In one embodiment, interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers includes interactions or decisions regarding interior design plans. In such embodiment, the one or more factors comprises of factors such as various renovation designs, wall paint colours, decorative articles and the like.
[0033] In one specific embodiment, the system (10) may enable discussion with a registered lead designer about a particular renovation model for the project. Simultaneously, a registered store manager may provide feedback about required raw materials for the above stated renovation model. A registered vendor may simultaneously provide shop details in accordance with new design model of the project. It is pertinent to note, that the interaction module (30) provides a through discussion platform between different stakeholders of the interior designing project.
[0034] In another specific embodiment, each of one or more registered customers and a registered lead decorator may discuss various corresponding factors for a chosen workplace through the interaction module. Here, the discussion may be regarding choosing of the carpets, artefacts and the like for the chosen workplace.
[0035] The system (10) includes a design approval module (40) operable by the one or more processor. The design approval module (40) is operatively coupled to the interaction module (30). The design approval module (40) is configured to finalise the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers. In such embodiment, after all the interactions between each of the one or more registered customers and each of the plurality of registered workers, the interior design project may be finalised.
[0036] In one embodiment, after the discussion between a registered customer and the registered lead design engineer, any workplace design plans may be finalised. The registered lead design engineer along with registered purchase team may provide total cost of the workplace project. Here, the finalised design may be a computer-generated design model.
[0037] The system (10) further includes a purchase module operable by the one or more processor. The purchase module is operatively coupled to the design approval module (40). The purchase module is configured to enable the plurality of workers to purchase raw materials in relation to the finalised interior design project. In such embodiment, the registered purchase team may purchase the raw materials for the interior design projects. In one such embodiment, the purchased raw materials may be stored in an associated store by the store manager.
[0038] The system (10) also includes a task management module (50) operable by the one or more processors. The task management module (50) is operatively coupled to the design approval module (40). The task management module (50) is configured to manage task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique. In one embodiment, a registered production coordinator may update in real time about the status.
[0039] In one embodiment, the analysing technique may use machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like. As used herein, “machine learning” refers to an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. As used herein, “artificial intelligence” refers to sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.
[0040] In one specific embodiment, the task management module (50) provides a real time track of all the works in relation to the interior design project. Here, every detail regarding the interior design project is updated in real time. In one embodiment, each of the one or more registered customers as well as the lead designer may provide regular inputs about the working progress of the interior design project. It is pertinent to note that the task management module (50) also enables monitoring finishing time of the interior design project.
[0041] Simultaneously, the system (10) through the task management module (50) manages the time flow of all the small project works in relation to the interior design project. For example, the system (10) notifies the registered lead designer about finishing of one project work and sets timeline for starting the next project work in relation to the interior design project. Whereby, the task management module (50) module maintains the interior design project on timeline.
[0042] The system (10) also includes a notification module (60) operable by the one or more processors. The notification module (60) is operatively coupled to the task management module (50). The notification module (60) is configured to notify each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project. Here, in one embodiment, the each of the one or more registered customer will receive notification after completion of some small project work in relation to the interior design project.
[0043] In another embodiment, each of the plurality of registered workers will receive notification about the project flow in real time. Here, notification may be text massage, email and the like on the handheld device.
[0044] The system (10) further comprises a report generation module operable by the one or more processors. The report generation module is operatively coupled to the task management module (50). The report generation module is configured to generate a report of the interior design project in accordance to task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers. In one embodiment, such report maintenance will not only enable keeping proper time records but also details regarding the associated completed work. In another embodiment, the receipts of purchased raw materials are kept in record for later usage.
[0045] The system (10) further comprises a payment module operable by the one or more processors. The payment module is operatively coupled to the task management module (50). The payment module is configured to provide payment method for the purchased raw materials as well as the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers.
[0046] The system (10) further comprises a storage module operable by the one or more processors. The storage module is operatively coupled to the task management module (50). The storage module is configured to store the finalised interior design project and a generated report corresponding to the interior design project. Here, the storage may be in a local storage or remote storage.
[0047] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an embodiment representing a system (10) to manage an interior design project of FIG. 1 in accordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure. At first instance, a customer X (70) along with a designer group Y (80) will register in the system (70) via a registration module (20). During registration the customer X (70) will provide name, phone number, email id, designing requirement details and the like. Similarly, the worker group Y (80) provides details such as name, worker group designation and the like.
[0048] Here, at first the customer X (70) and the designer group Y (80) will interact through an interaction module (30). The interaction module (30) enables interaction regarding a property Z (90), which is given for interior decoration project. Here, for interaction, the customer X (70) might provide images of property Z (90) as well as prior requirement details of the customer X (70). Further, a registered lead designer or design expert from the designer group Y (80) may provide feedback. Such interactions might lead to finalising of the design project regarding property Z (90) by a design approval module (40).
[0049] During interaction, many team members of the registered design group Y (80), such as registered store manager, a site manage may provide feedback for the interior design project of the property Z (90). In another embodiment, the system (10) may also refer to registered vendors, registered contractors and the like after understanding the needs of registered design group Y (80). Here, notifications will be forwarded to such referred registered vendors, referred registered contractors and the like.
[0050] A task management module (50) enables managing of the task in relation to the property Z (90). The task management module (50) enables proper maintaining of timeline for the project in relation to property Z (90). The system (10) through the task management module (50) tracks all the small projects in relation to the property Z (90), and by a notification module (60) notifies at proper intervals to the customer X (70).
[0051] Lastly, the task management module (50) also enables proper maintenance of the record. A report (100) is maintained for every detail in the associated work of the property Z (90). The system (10) also provides payment links for payment for raw materials or any associated work done by the design group Y (80). The customer X (70) may easily pay through a payment module.
[0052] The registration module (20), the interaction module (30), the design approval module (40), the task management module (50) and the notification module (60) in FIG. 2 is substantially equivalent to the registration module (20), the interaction module (30), the design approval module (40), the task management module (50) and the notification module (60) of FIG. 1.
[0053] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server (110) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (110) includes processor(s) (140), and memory (120) coupled to the processor(s) (140).
[0054] The processor(s) (140), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.
[0055] The memory (120) includes a plurality of modules stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (140) to perform the method steps illustrated in Fig 1. The memory (120) has following modules: the registration module (20), the interaction module (30), the design approval module (40), the task management module (50) and the notification module (60)
[0056] The registration module (20) is configured to register one or more customers and a plurality of workers. The interaction module (30) is configured to provide interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project.
[0057] The design approval module (40) is configured to finalise the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers. The task management module (50) is configured to manage task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique.
[0058] The notification module (60) is configured to notify each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project.
[0059] Computer memory elements may include any suitable memory device(s) for storing data and executable program, such as read only memory, random access memory, erasable programmable read only memory, electrically erasable programmable read only memory, hard drive, removable media drive for handling memory cards and the like. Embodiments of the present subject matter may be implemented in conjunction with program modules, including functions, procedures, data structures, and application programs, for performing tasks, or defining abstract data types or low-level hardware contexts. Executable program stored on any of the above-mentioned storage media may be executable by the processor(s) (140).
[0060] FIG. 4 is a flowchart representing the steps of a method (150) for managing an interior design project in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (150) includes registering one or more customers and a plurality of workers in step 160. In one embodiment, registering the one or more customers and the plurality of workers includes registering the one or more customers and the plurality of workers by a registration module.
[0061] The method (150) also includes facilitating interaction between each of one or more registered customers and plurality of registered workers in relation to one or more factors of the interior design project in step 170. In one embodiment, facilitating interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers in relation to the one or more factors of the interior design project includes facilitating interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers by an interaction module.
[0062] The method (150) also includes finalising the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers in step 180. In one embodiment, finalising the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers includes finalising the interior design project after interaction between each of the one or more registered customers and the plurality of registered workers by a design approval module.
[0063] The method (150) also includes managing task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by an analysing technique in step 190. In one embodiment, managing the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by analysing technique includes managing the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in real time by a task management module.
[0064] The method (150) also includes notifying each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project in step 200. In one embodiment, notifying each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project includes notifying each of the one or more registered customer and each of the plurality of registered workers about real time status of the interior design project by a notification module.
[0065] The method (150) also generating a report of the interior design project in accordance to task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in step 210. In one embodiment, generating the report of the interior design project in accordance to the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers includes generating the report of the interior design project in accordance to the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers by a report generation module.
[0066] The method (150) also includes providing a payment method for purchased raw materials as well as task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers in step 220. In one embodiment, The method also includes providing the payment method for the purchased raw materials as well as the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers includes providing the payment method for the purchased raw materials as well as the task execution of each of the plurality of registered workers by a payment module.
[0067] The method (150) further comprising storing the finalised interior design project and a generated report corresponding to the interior design project. In one embodiment, storing the finalised interior design project and the generated report corresponding to the interior design project includes storing by a storage module.
[0068] Present disclosure of a system to manage an interior design project provides all in one interior design management platform. Here, the system enables real time tracking of all the small design projects related to the main interior design project. The system further enables maintenance of report related to the details of the interior design project.
[0069] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0070] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependant on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.