Database and system architecture for task assignment and incentive tracking

US10847050B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Sai Sudha Venkata Chaganti · Ballwin, US
• Emily Thompson · Gilbert, US
• Alvaro Lima · Dublin, IE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 2017
• Grant date: Nov 24, 2020
• Expiry date: Nov 2, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/02
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a task management computing device is provided, including a processor in communication a memory and a database. The task management computing device is configured to receive a task request including a task description and a virtual point value, and store a task record in the database based on the task request. The task management computing device is further configured to receive a task update indicating the task has been completed, and update a household member profile stored in the database based on the task update including increasing a virtual point balance. The task management computing device is also configured to update the associated task record based on the task update, and store the updated household member profile and the updated task record in the database.