Automated Application Interface for Data Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data analysis software users face time-consuming processes when generating reports from databases, requiring manual operations across multiple software applications, and programming expertise is often necessary for automation, especially for periodic reports.
Innovation Solution
An automated application interface system using wizards to capture user input and generate template data stores, which can be executed in a specific sequence to perform software interface and data analysis operations, reducing the need for manual intervention and programming knowledge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual operations are performed to generate reports from database software using data analysis software, then the user can complete the report generation process, but the process is time-consuming and requires significant user effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by capturing user input through wizards and pre-configuring template data stores that encode the sequence of operations needed for report generation. This allows the system to automatically execute predefined sequences without requiring users to manually perform each step during report generation, thereby reducing time loss while maintaining productivity.
2Extent of automation
If programming is used to automate the report generation process between software applications, then automation is achieved, but significant programming knowledge is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer consisting of wizards and template data stores that mediate between the user and the complex automation processes. The wizards guide users through configuration without requiring programming knowledge, while the template data stores encapsulate the automation logic. This intermediary approach achieves high automation while maintaining ease of operation by hiding complexity from the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating template data stores that replicate the structure and logic of manual operation sequences. These templates can be copied and reused for multiple report generation tasks, allowing automation to be achieved through simple template instantiation rather than programming each operation from scratch.
3Ease of operation
If wizards are provided to assist with manual operations, then the ease of operation improves, but the process remains time-consuming and requires user intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the wizard interface functionality with automated execution capabilities by combining user input capture, template generation, and sequence execution into a unified system. This allows the ease of operation provided by wizards to be combined with automated execution, eliminating the need for repeated user intervention in periodic tasks while maintaining user-friendly configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for an automated application interface. One or more wizards may be used to receive user input in order to perform one or more software interface operations to manipulate a first set of data between data analysis software and database software. Information associated with the user input may be captured and used to generate one or more template data stores. A user interface may be used to modify at least one template data store to identify a subsequent set of data. The template data stores may be automatically executed in an identified sequence to perform software interface and data analysis operations for the subsequent set of data.