Aggregate View for Cross-System Data Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computing systems require users to open multiple forms or documents simultaneously to research complex issues, leading to inefficient information retrieval and increased network traffic due to the need to access and display disparate data from various systems.
Innovation Solution
A data aggregation architecture that detects user interactions to identify related documents, displaying them in a single user interface with summary information, allowing users to configure document and process relationships, and switch between different levels of detail without leaving the aggregate view, reducing the need for multiple form instances and minimizing network traffic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users open multiple forms or documents simultaneously to research complex issues, then users can view relevant information from disparate data sources, but network traffic and computational resources increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple related documents and data sources into a single aggregate view that displays all relevant information simultaneously. The system identifies relationships between documents and merges their content into one unified display, eliminating the need for users to open multiple separate forms while reducing network traffic through efficient data aggregation and caching mechanisms.
2Loss of information
If users open multiple forms or documents simultaneously to research complex issues, then users can view relevant information from disparate data sources, but device complexity and user interface complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The aggregate view is segmented into multiple panes, with each pane displaying information from a different document or data source. This segmentation allows the complex information to be organized into manageable sections while maintaining a unified interface. Each pane can be independently controlled and adjusted, reducing the perceived complexity for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The single user interface display serves multiple functions by simultaneously displaying and managing multiple related documents and data sources. The aggregate view acts as a universal interface that consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate forms or applications, simplifying the user experience while maintaining access to comprehensive information.
3Loss of information
If users navigate through multiple forms and links to research complex issues, then users can access detailed information, but time required for information retrieval increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-identifying and pre-loading related documents and their relationships into the aggregate view. When a user selects a document, the system has already prepared and organized the related information, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multiple links and forms. This preliminary organization of data significantly reduces information retrieval time.
Data Source
AI summary
A first user interaction is detected indicating a user selection of a document. Relationship information on the document is accessed to identify related documents. Relationship information is accessed on the related documents to identify other related documents. This continues until all related documents are identified. The documents are displayed, on a single user interface display, in a aggregate view and each document is represented by a document display pane that shows summary information from the document.