Dynamic Map Data Visualization Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer-enabled mapping systems lack integration of computer-enabled information visualization, requiring users to manually input data and rely on separate files for information about located items, leading to a need for seamless integration of data visualizations with maps.
Innovation Solution
A data visualization application that allows users to import and dynamically display data items on a computer-generated map, with location information obtained and icons or labels used for identification, enabling dynamic modification of the map display based on added or removed data items, and providing information upon selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If users manually input data from computer-generated lists or files into mapping applications, then information can be entered into the system, but the process is time-consuming and requires switching between separate files and the mapping application
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mapping application interface with data visualization capabilities directly on the map display. Data items from external files are imported and rendered as visual elements (icons, labels, charts) overlaid on the map, eliminating the need to switch between separate files and the mapping application. Users can view and interact with data information directly in the context of the map visualization.
2Ease of operation
If separate information files are used to provide details about located items, then information can be accessed, but users must rely on external files rather than integrated visualization
Solution Approach 1:
The mapping application is enhanced to serve multiple functions: it not only displays geographic locations but also visualizes data from external files directly on the map. The system can import various data formats, render them as visual elements on the map, and provide interactive information display, making the mapping application a universal tool for both location-based and data-based tasks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If data items are imported onto the mapping surface, then visualizations can be constructed, but the system must dynamically adjust the map display to accommodate new data
Solution Approach 1:
The map display is designed to be dynamic and adaptive. When data items are imported onto the mapping surface, the system automatically adjusts the map view, scales, and visual elements to accommodate the new data. The map can zoom, pan, and reconfigure itself based on the distribution and type of data items, providing a customized visualization that adapts to user needs and data characteristics.
Data Source
AI summary
A visualization of computer-enabled information in association with a computer-enabled map is provided. One or more data items may be imported onto a computer-generated mapping surface. A data visualization application may obtain location information, for example, physical address or latitude/longitude coordinates, for each data item. A map showing a geographical area large enough to contain each data item may be automatically generated and displayed, and each data item may be located on the map and may be identified by an identifying icon or label. Selection of an icon or label for any of the data items may cause display of information about the data item. The map display and visualization of the data items on the map display may be dynamically modified as one or more other data items are imported onto the visualization surface or as one or more existing data items are removed from the visualization surface.