Interactive Database Search Interface for Non-Technical Users

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Solution Overview

Problem

Individuals without technical expertise face challenges in searching and analyzing large data sets stored in SQL or relational databases, requiring additional technical specialists due to the need for complex SQL queries and database logic.

Innovation Solution

A system with an interactive user interface and search algorithm functionality that allows users to search and analyze object-oriented data sets, providing dynamic and configurable tools for filtering and visualizing search results, enabling non-technical users to efficiently search and analyze data without requiring SQL knowledge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If traditional SQL databases with basic user interfaces are used, then data storage and retrieval capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because non-technical users cannot construct SQL queries

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata storage capabilityVSAvoidease of searching data

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer consisting of a graphical user interface and search algorithm that mediates between the user and the SQL database. This intermediary translates user-friendly search criteria into SQL queries automatically, allowing non-technical users to access database functionality without learning SQL syntax or database logic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual SQL query construction with an automated search algorithm. Instead of requiring users to manually write and execute SQL statements, the system automatically generates and executes queries based on user inputs through a graphical interface, substituting automated computational processes for manual technical operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If technical specialists are involved to search databases, then search accuracy and capability are improved, but loss of time increases due to additional coordination and communication overhead

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesearch accuracyVSAvoidtime for data analysis

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables self-service by allowing non-technical users to perform database searches independently without requiring technical specialists. The system provides all necessary functionality through an intuitive graphical interface and automated search algorithms, eliminating the need for user-specialist coordination and reducing time loss associated with involving technical personnel.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If complex SQL queries are used to search large data sets, then search capability is improved, but device complexity increases requiring specialized knowledge

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesearch efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complexity of SQL query construction from the user's task and relocates it to the system's automated search algorithm. The complex logic of translating search criteria into SQL statements is taken out of the user's responsibility and embedded within the system's backend processing, maintaining search efficiency while reducing the apparent complexity for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Ease of operation

If basic user interfaces are provided for database access, then ease of operation is improved for simple tasks, but functionality deteriorates because advanced search capabilities are unavailable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of interface useVSAvoidsearch functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal graphical user interface that provides both simple and advanced search capabilities within a single unified system. The interface can handle basic search tasks for simplicity while also supporting complex multi-criteria searches and data analysis functions, making the system adaptable to various user needs and task complexities without requiring separate interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10740342B2Systems, methods, user interfaces and algorithms for performing database analysis and search of information involving structured and/or semi-structured data

Publication Date: 2020.08.11 PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC

AI summary

Implementations for searching and analyzing large, object-oriented data sets in an efficient manner involving innovative user interface features and/or search algorithm functionality are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a system may search for information and/or relationships based on specified search criteria and return results that may be displayed dynamically and further filtered or analyzed. Systems may involve object oriented database(s) and a software layer including a specialized user interface between the user and the database(s). The user interface may comprise various tools as well as predefined and configurable features that enable effective search of the data as well as display of search results that are configurable and readily managed to provide immediate and useful search results. The user interface may display the search results and various associated graphical representations and models, and/or provide tools enabling dynamic manipulation and display of search results or underlying object models, among other things.