Trackpoint-based computer-implemented systems and methods for facilitating collaborative project development and communication

摘要

A computer-implemented method for facilitating collaboration and communication among project participants working collaboratively on a project using a computer network. The method includes providing a plurality of trackpoints that are created by at least two of the project participants. Each of the plurality of trackpoints includes metadata descriptive of the each of the plurality of trackpoints. Each of the plurality of trackpoints is configured to store data within its content. The method also includes providing indices of trackpoints based on searchable keys. Additionally, the method includes providing a plurality of tools. The plurality of tools include at least one of a search tool, a notification tool, and a briefing book page, the search tool being configured to search the indices for at least one trackpoint of the plurality of trackpoints that satisfies search criteria, the notification tool being configured to notify a project participant that is authorized to use the notification tool when notification criteria are satisfied, and the briefing book page represents a data presentation mechanism that is configured to receive briefing book data from at least two of the plurality of trackpoints.