3D Visualization Interface for System Performance Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for monitoring and displaying system performance in networked computer systems provide only a static overview, requiring operators to access reports for detailed information, which is inefficient and does not allow for immediate adjustments based on trends and predictions.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface (GUI) that displays multiple layers of system performance data through a management vector display, showing a trail of metric points indicating current status, trends, and predictions, enabling operators to quickly assess system performance and make adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a static interface is used to display system performance information, then the interface simplicity is maintained, but the information depth and immediate feedback capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from static 2D displays to a 3D visualization interface where system performance data is represented in three-dimensional space. This dimensional enhancement allows multiple layers of information (current status, trends, predictions) to be simultaneously displayed without cluttering the interface, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and information depth.
Solution Approach 2:
The visualization interface implements nested information layers where detailed performance data is organized in concentric or hierarchical structures. Operators can access multiple levels of detail by interacting with the visualization, allowing comprehensive information display while maintaining an clean outer interface that shows only essential data at a glance.
2Loss of information
If operators access reports or printouts for detailed information, then information completeness is achieved, but the time efficiency and responsiveness are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple information sources (real-time monitoring data, historical trends, predictive analytics) into a single integrated 3D visualization interface. This consolidation eliminates the need for operators to switch between multiple reports or printouts, providing all necessary information in one view and significantly reducing access time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements immediate visual feedback mechanisms where performance deviations, trends, and predictions are automatically highlighted in the 3D visualization. This real-time feedback eliminates delays associated with manual report analysis, allowing operators to quickly identify and respond to system issues.
3Loss of information
If multiple layers of system performance information are displayed, then the information completeness is improved, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By utilizing 3D space for data visualization, the system can display multiple layers of information (current status, historical trends, predictive data) along different spatial dimensions rather than stacking them in 2D space. This dimensional organization maintains interface clarity while accommodating comprehensive information display.
Solution Approach 2:
The complex information set is segmented into distinct visual components within the 3D interface, with each layer of information represented as a separate but coordinated element. This segmentation allows the interface to manage multiple information layers without becoming overwhelming, as each segment can be independently understood and analyzed.
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AI summary
A method, apparatus, and computer program product for monitoring the performance of a system. The mechanism of the present invention provides an interface in the form of a graphical user interface (GUI) to communicate multiple layers of system performance data to an operator. An operator monitors this display of information and uses it to determine how to adjust the system to optimize system performance. This mechanism of the present invention provides immediate feedback to an operator by displaying a trail of metric points, wherein the metric points indicate the status of system performance over a period of time. In this manner, the display mechanism of the present invention immediately conveys to an operator whether the system is operating within predefined margins, the results of performance adjustments made to the system, as well as predictions or trends for the system.