Dynamic Data Interface for Patent Prosecution Workflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Patent practitioners face inefficiencies in aggregating and managing diverse data sources for patent prosecution tasks, requiring manual retrieval and switching between various documents and systems, which complicates the preparation of responses and other documents.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic data resource driven user interface system that automatically aggregates and filters data from internal and external sources, including docketing systems and governmental databases, to provide a centralized and customizable interface for patent practitioners, enabling efficient document preparation and task management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If practitioners manually aggregate information from multiple sources, then they can access all necessary documents and data, but the time required to prepare responses increases and workflow efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple scattered data sources (docketing systems, email chains, governmental databases, local files) into a single unified user interface. The system aggregates documents, deadlines, and correspondence from these disparate sources and presents them together, eliminating the need for practitioners to manually switch between multiple applications and locations to gather necessary information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary aggregation and organization of all relevant documents and data before the practitioner needs them. By pre-gathering office actions, applications, prior art, deadlines, and correspondence in one centralized interface, the system eliminates the time-consuming manual collection process that would otherwise be required when a response is needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If practitioners switch between multiple documents and systems, then they can access diverse information sources, but the complexity of the workflow increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is designed as a universal platform that can access and display information from multiple different sources including docketing systems, email servers, governmental databases, and local file systems. This single interface performs the functions of multiple separate systems, allowing practitioners to access diverse information sources without needing to switch between multiple applications or learn different interfaces.
3Productivity
If all documents and information are made accessible in one interface, then workflow efficiency improves, but the amount of data to be managed and processed increases
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface organizes the large volume of aggregated data into segmented, logically grouped sections such as docketed items, correspondence, applications, and deadlines. By dividing the comprehensive data set into manageable categories and presenting them in an organized structure, the system makes the large quantity of information accessible and usable without overwhelming the practitioner.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments disclosed relate to a dynamic data resource driven user interface. The present disclosure includes a system having a data resource comprising data related to one or more tasks to be worked on, the data comprising one or more deadlines, documents, and other items related to the task to be worked on; a dynamic data resource driven user interface tool for use in completing the one or more tasks to be worked on, the dynamic data resource driven user interface tool configured to dynamically update; wherein the dynamic data resource driven user interface tool comprises: one or more reading panes for displaying at least a portion of the data related to one or more tasks to be worked on; and one or more editing panes for production of a new document related to the one or more tasks to be worked on; wherein the dynamic data resource driven user interface tool is configured to: interact with the data resource; retrieve data from the data resource; produce the data from the data resource on the dynamic data resource driven user interface tool; and dynamically update the dynamic data resource driven user interface.