Data Sorting and Rating System with Visual Refresh Indicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Companies face challenges in deciding which software features or products to invest in, as traditional methods of seeking user feedback are subjective, time-consuming, and yield imprecise results, potentially leading to costly mistakes.
Innovation Solution
A data sorting and rating system that allows users to allocate votes for prioritizing features or products, with visual indicators to reflect changes in sorting order, enabling users to manually re-sort data when necessary, ensuring accurate representation of user preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional survey methods are used to gather user feedback, then user opinions can be obtained, but the results are subjective, time-consuming, and imprecise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical survey methods (manual questionnaires, interviews) with an automated electronic system that uses software interfaces, databases, and automated notification mechanisms to collect, process, and analyze user feedback, thereby improving precision while reducing time investment
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to automatically provide feedback through structured forms and rating mechanisms embedded in the software interface, eliminating the need for manual data collection and processing by researchers or analysts
2Manufacturing precision
If data is manually sorted and updated, then sorting accuracy can be maintained, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data sorting operations with automated computational algorithms that continuously process and sort feedback data based on predefined criteria, maintaining high sorting accuracy while dramatically improving processing speed and efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous automated sorting and updating of feedback data, eliminating interruptions and manual re-sorting operations, thereby maintaining consistent accuracy while improving overall productivity through uninterrupted processing
3Loss of information
If visual indicators are added to show sorting status, then data transparency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color-coded visual indicators (such as colored bars, highlights, or icons) to represent different sorting statuses and feedback metrics, providing clear information about data state without requiring complex interface elements or additional user education
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments providing a data sorting and rating system. An embodiment operates by detecting a user modification of a particular value of a sorted plurality of values of a column displayed in a visual interface including a sorting visual indicator indicating that the plurality of values are sorted. It is determined that the values are no longer sorted after the user modification. The sorting visual indicator is replaced with a refresh visual indicator based on the determination that the plurality of values are no longer sorted. The values including the user modification are re-sorted based on a selection of the refresh visual indicator. The re-sorted plurality of values including the user modification of the particular value are provided for display in the visual interface.