106 results about "Graphical tools" patented technology

BACnet objects and methods for efficiently monitoring the communication status of networks and devices in a building automation and control system are presented. A pair of bus communication status objects, including a server object and a client object, provide the communication status of an MS/TP network as an OCTET String transmitted only upon a change of value (COV) of the communication status of a device on the network. Individual devices may be monitored with a device communication status object, in conjunction with or apart from the bus communication status objects. For MS/TP devices, automatic configuration and monitoring in a controller is provided. For other devices, a user interface is provided through a graphical tool to allow configuration to specify the desired device and/or network for monitoring.

A financial scenario modeling and analysis tool, including a graphical user interface which enables a user of the tool to create a graphical model of a financial scenario, generally including at least one financial transaction, on a display screen, and an engine operable, in response to creation of the graphical model, to automatically generate information, such as financial or mathematical information, which at least partially models at least a part of the financial scenario using information collected by the engine during creation of the graphical model. The graphical user interface enables the user to create party graphics respectively representing parties to the financial deal, and to generate financial instrument graphics representing financial instruments, wherein each financial instrument graphic connects two of the party graphics. The engine generates, in response to the creation of a graphical model, an instrument information, such as an object or template, for each of the instruments in the graphical model. The tool includes a natural date language and a formula language for use in modeling a scenario. The tool enables optimization of optimizable parameters defined in the scenario, and includes a user-friendly, book-like and CAD-like user interface. A “Cockpit” comprising a number of modules is provided to the tool to enable a user to structure partnerships. Also, a number of partnership calculations can be performed and a number of reports generated for communicating and interpreting the effects and results of the assumptions and structural options provided in the Cockpit modules.

A process modeling tool for graphically representing a process which includes transactions and events, and for generating computer code representing the process. A graphical tool creates a graphical representation of the transactions and events with graphical symbols, where one or more of such transactions and events may be of an asynchronous nature. A code generator generates computer code in response to information contained in the graphical representation. The computer code is executable on a computer system to cause the computer system to perform one or more operations which emulate the process shown in the graphical representation.

This disclosure describes, generally, tools to allow more intuitive display and/or definition of ranges in software applications. Merely by way of example, a software application might include a user interface that has a graphical element (such as a line, a bar, and/or the like) that represents a spectrum of values. The application might further include one or more markers that serve to define boundaries of one or more ranges within the spectrum. By allowing a user to move the markers (through manipulation of the markers using a mouse, typing values for the markers, and/or the like), the interface can allow the user to quickly and easily define different ranges of values and/or to view defined ranges. In an aspect, a marker (and/or an accompanying indicator) may be configured to indicate to the user whether the value represented by the marker falls within or outside the range bounded by the marker.

A system and method for sharing user information between online services may determine a degree of relationship between the services to determine how much, and what precision level, of user information should be shared. In one example, the user information may be global positioning system (GPS) location information for the user, and requesting users (or systems) receive different levels of the location information based on their respective relationships to the user and/or the user's online information service. The relationship between services may be user-defined using onscreen graphical tools. The determination may also include determining the levels of activity of users at the services, whereby information regarding less active users is less detailed than information regarding active users.

Various embodiments include at least one of systems, methods, software, and data structures for creating, modifying, and presenting collapsible groups in graphical workflow models in workflow process applications. Some embodiments include providing a presentable workflow modeling user interface including a graphical model of a modeled workflow process including multiple elements and receiving data indicative of first input selecting at least two elements to be grouped. Such an embodiment may further include building a data structure representative of the at least two elements to be grouped, storing the data structure, and modifying the graphical model by replacing the at least two elements to be grouped with a single element representative of the grouping.

This invention provides a graphical tool by which a designer or engineer may quickly, accurately and efficiently check the relational information between elements of a computer model. By way of example, in one embodiment, the invention may be used to quickly validate the design rules, like minimum spacing requirements for instance, between the connections (or nets) in a schematic that exists in a computer aided design package. Since a designer must enter such design rules for each net, the invention first imports these design rules from the computer model. The invention then imports a standard set of design rules. After comparing the standard set of design rules to the standard set of design rules, the invention presents a graphical display to a user indicating where the model rules matched the standard set and, correspondingly, where they did not match. In one embodiment, a matrix grid is displayed with the model elements listed in an index row and column. Matches are then displayed as coefficients within the matrix, while mismatches are displayed as an alternate coefficient. The invention allows a designer to quickly identify data entry errors that may have occurred in the creation of the model.

An automated database tuning tool may include a user interface component and a tuning engine. The user interface may be a graphical component that interfaces with a user to collect configuration parameters for a tuning session for a specified database. The configuration parameters may be stored in a tuning database. A tuning engine that performs the actual tuning process may generate physical design recommendations and reports. The recommendations and reports may be stored in the tuning database, enabling the tuning tool to be run off-line or in background. Communication between components of the tuning tool may occur via stored procedures.

A subject-oriented graphical programming environment, for the design and construction of virtual instrumentation systems, comprises means enabling the visualization of data sources, control sources, data sinks, and events, thereby maximizing hardware device interchangeability and allowing device simulation. Said means comprise a decoupling software layer for decoupling the data connection aspects of a development environment from its visualization, data processing and control components. The decoupling layer comprises a “Jack” component type, to interface with the data connection components of an application, linkable to a “Plug” type component that interfaces with the rest of the application. Jack and Plug components are configurable by application developers using graphical tools, providing users with broad discretion to define their own data acquisition virtual interfaces, rather than being limited to using an existing data connection component directly.

A computerized Internet web server/browser method of mediating disputed issues. Here a semi-anonymous mediation network, optionally linked to a pre-existing social network, containing various members interested in providing disputes to mediate and mediating these disputes, is created. Members may post disputes according to various issue types, have these disputes analyzed and commented on by other members, who will then receive feedback according to the success of their analysis. The system keeps track of member expertise in resolving these disputes, thus determining which members have better track records at resolving various types of problems. The system additionally may contain various analytical and graphical tools to enable members to analyze mediation responses according to the characteristics of the response givers. Members may additionally post general questions to other members and receive responses. Certain data may be shared with advertisers, who may post ads relevant to the disputed issues.

A body of single crystal CVD (chemical vapour deposition) diamond particularly suitable as a wear resistant material for wear applications, such as wire drawing dies, graphical tools or stichels, or fluid jet nozzles. The diamond typically has a low wear rate, exhibits a low birefringence indicative of low strain and possesses an ability to be processed to show a high surface polish.

A method, system and apparatus for graphically managing the development of a dynamic call router. In this regard, a graphical tool for creating a dynamic call router can include a language model engine such as a natural language understanding language model engine, a call routing object coupled to the language model engine and referencing a call route termination object in a canvas, and a call flow palette having one or more call flow elements configured for arrangement in the canvas. The graphical tool further can include at least one statement represented graphically in the canvas.

The invention discloses a structured process design method for a discrete manufacturing industry. The method comprises the following steps: process service data are determined according to a process object, a process object model is built, structured process planning is carried out, and a corresponding process is designed; the consumption relation between the process object and a part, the assigned distribution relation between the process object and a resource object and a special relation between the process part and the resource object are verified; the structured process is designed and supported in a graphical environment, and a two-way interactive relation between a graphical tool and already-defined service data is built; and process nodes are selected, a process flow chart is generated based on an APQP object, and the process features and the control plan for PFMEA are built. For a whole enterprise production technology preparation process, consistency, effectiveness and reuse of the data are ensured; and a data base and a support mechanism are provided for visualization, analysis and optimization of a subsequent manufacturing process.

The present invention allows for online image processing. A sample embodiment of the system comprises an Image Processing Means with one or more predetermined graphical layers, residing on the Image Processing Means The Image Processing Means has the ability to obtain one or more substitute layers and repeat a set of predetermined steps using predetermined layers and substitute layers to create a new image. A sample embodiment of the method comprises the steps of determining graphical layers (predetermined graphical layers) and steps (predetermined steps) for creating an image. A substitute layer maybe obtained from a remote User. The predetermined steps may be repeated using predetermined graphical layers and the substitute layer, thus, creating a new image. The image may be further delivered to the User. Described systems and methods may allow users to create complex digital images using remote servers, without the use of graphical tools on the user's computer. Even users without substantial technical or artistic skills may create complex digital images.

A computer-implemented method provides for navigating into a three-dimensional scene. The method: displays a graphical tool having the shape of a parallelepiped represented in isometric projection; selects one side of the graphical tool; and displays the orthographic view associated to the selected side. Each of the parallelpiped's six sides is associated with an orthographic view of the scene, the three background sides being unfolded for them to be visible. The graphical tool is arranged so that all faces are accurately selectable by the user.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for video metrology by using a digital camera. A digital camera supporting a megapixel resolution is mounted on a stage controlled by a motion controller via the computer. The digital camera is directly coupled to the computer for image data processing through a hardware interface such as IEEE 1394a. The digital camera achieves quick and accurate auto-focusing by dynamic resizing of the resolution of the digital camera. A live capture from the digital camera is sent to the computer by digital signals. A software program processes the digital signal to generate a live image by using DirectDraw. Graphical tools for performing dimensional measurements are also generated using DirectDraw and the background of the graphical tools are painted to a chosen color key.