Class-Based User Interface Generation for Cross-System Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional software development tools face challenges in seamlessly integrating components designed for one operating system or language environment with those of another, often requiring complex code modifications or complete redesigns to enable interoperability.
Innovation Solution
A class-based structure that generalizes the specification and implementation of interfaces, allowing for the automatic generation of user interface components that can be efficiently integrated across different systems through generalized declarations, supporting dynamic operations and enabling components from one system to be implemented in another, such as from a Macintosh system to a Windows system or from a web-based XML system to a desktop environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional software development tools are used to integrate components from different operating systems or language environments, then interoperability between systems can be achieved, but complex code modifications and complete redesigns are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a standardized interface framework that enables components designed for one operating system or language environment to be integrated into another system. The framework defines universal interface specifications and standardized interaction protocols that allow diverse components (from Macintosh, Windows, web-based XML, or desktop environments) to communicate through a common interface, eliminating the need for complex system-specific adaptations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements an intermediary layer in the form of a standardized interface framework that mediates between components from different systems. This framework acts as a translation and adaptation layer, handling the complexity of cross-system integration internally while presenting a simplified, unified interface to developers. The intermediary manages the differences between operating systems and language environments, reducing code complexity for integrators.
2Reliability
If components are designed for a specific operating system or language environment, then optimized performance can be achieved, but integration with other systems requires complicated code interactions or complete redesign
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the interface definition from the implementation details. The interface framework is divided into standardized specification layers that define interaction protocols, while the actual component implementations remain specific to their original operating systems or language environments. This segmentation allows components to maintain their optimized, system-specific implementations while integrating through standardized interface contracts, eliminating the need for complete redesigns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by creating an adaptive interface framework that can dynamically accommodate components from different systems. The framework allows for flexible binding and resolution of interface implementations at runtime, enabling components to maintain their original optimized behavior while adapting to different target environments. This dynamic approach preserves system-specific performance optimizations while enabling cross-system integration.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to systems and methods that provide automatic generation of user interfaces via creation of a class-based model. A system is provided that facilitates generating a user interface. The system includes a class component to generally define properties and methods associated with one or more interface actions. A service component parses the class to automatically generate all or a portion of a user interface from the interface actions. Push and Pull-type models can be provided to facilitate merging of actions from various classes such as provided by third parties or from existing component developments.