Asana. has been granted a patent for a system that manages work units based on business objectives within a collaborative environment. The system tracks progress towards objectives by monitoring external events and updating records accordingly, facilitating user interaction and collaboration. GlobalData’s report on Asana gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Asana, AI for workflow management was a key innovation area identified from patents. Asana's grant share as of June 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Collaboration environment management for business objectives and work units
The patent US12045750B2 describes a system and method for managing objectives within a collaboration environment. The system includes non-transitory electronic storage that maintains environment state information, which consists of work unit records and an objective record. The work unit records detail various tasks or projects assigned to users, while the objective record outlines an expected outcome linked to an external event. The system employs physical processors that manage this information, establish network connections to external resources, and monitor progress toward the occurrence of the event. Notably, the relationship between the completion of work units and the fulfillment of the objective is indirect, as the objective's progress is contingent on the external event rather than the completion of specific tasks.
Additionally, the patent outlines features for presenting the objective record in a user interface, allowing users to interact with the collaboration environment effectively. The progress toward the objective can be quantified, and notifications can be generated when progress falls below a certain threshold. The objective records can also be organized hierarchically, allowing for a structured approach to managing multiple objectives. This system aims to enhance collaboration by providing users with clear visibility into their objectives and the associated work units, thereby facilitating better decision-making and resource allocation within collaborative projects.
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