Dynamic Layer Structure for Flexible Timeline Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work analysis technologies face difficulties in flexible grouping of elements on a timeline, making it challenging for analysts to switch layers and apply appropriate viewpoints for analysis, especially when dealing with unknown cases or varied causes of work-related issues.
Innovation Solution
A display control device that includes a storage unit for display settings, an operation management unit to specify and change layer structures or group settings based on user inputs, and a virtualization unit for dynamic screen display, allowing analysts to easily switch layers and group elements on a timeline for effective work analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If uniform grouping methods based on data items are used, then the structure is simple and easy to implement, but the adaptability to different analysis viewpoints is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic layer structures where the hierarchy and grouping of timeline elements can be flexibly adjusted based on different analysis needs. Analysts can switch between multiple layer configurations (e.g., grouping by application, by window, by time period) without changing the underlying data structure, enabling adaptable viewpoints while maintaining a consistent base system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal timeline visualization system that can serve multiple analysis purposes through configurable layers and grouping methods. The same basic timeline structure supports various analysis viewpoints (application usage, window switching, time-based patterns) by adjusting display parameters rather than requiring separate systems for each analysis type.
2Ease of operation
If fixed layer structures are used, then the system is stable and easy to manage, but the flexibility to switch analysis perspectives is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures multiple layer structures and grouping methods that are ready for immediate selection by analysts. Common analysis viewpoints (application-based, window-based, time-based groupings) are prepared in advance as selectable layers, allowing analysts to switch perspectives quickly without manually configuring complex structures each time.
3Loss of information
If detailed operation logs are collected, then the completeness of data is improved, but the difficulty of analyzing and visualizing the data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments comprehensive operation logs into hierarchical layers and grouped elements that can be independently analyzed. By dividing the complete dataset into manageable layers (application level, window level, time intervals) and allowing selective visualization of relevant layers, the system maintains data completeness while reducing analysis complexity through structured organization.
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AI summary
A display control device has display setting information including setting information of a layer structure of display objects on a terminal screen and setting information of a group to which the display objects belong, display state information indicating a display state of the display object, and operation setting information defining which setting content a combination of an operation target and operation content on a screen indicate for a layer structure and a group of display objects for each combination of the operation target and the operation content. The display control device specifies the setting content to the display object based on the combination of the operation target and the operation content, the display state information, and the operation setting information when an operation on the display object occurs. The display control device generates the display state information in which the layer structure of the display objects or the group to which the display objects belong is changed, based on the display setting information and the specified setting content and displays a screen.