Dynamic Overview Panel for Multi-Source Data Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In business enterprise environments, users face challenges in accessing and reviewing vast amounts of data from multiple sources due to complexity and varying device capabilities, making it difficult to manage and process data efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A distributed system that retrieves content from multiple data sources based on user roles and domains, dynamically generating unified and cohesive overview panels on client devices, allowing users to access relevant data in an organized manner across different devices and orientations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If users access data from multiple data sources across different business domains, then the completeness and comprehensiveness of data available to users is improved, but the complexity of accessing and reviewing the data increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume of dataVSAvoidcomplexity of data access
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the overwhelming volume of data from multiple sources into organized groups or categories that can be systematically accessed and reviewed. This segmentation reduces the perceived complexity by breaking down the monolithic data landscape into manageable segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer (such as a unified data access interface or portal) that mediates between users and the complex backend data sources. This intermediary abstracts the complexity of multiple data sources while providing simplified access pathways.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If users review data from multiple roles and domains, then the comprehensiveness of information available for decision-making is improved, but the time required to access and review data increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensiveness of informationVSAvoidtime to access and review data
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary actions by pre-organizing data according to user roles and domains, pre-filtering relevant information, and preparing data in advance for specific user contexts. This reduces the time users need to spend searching and organizing data themselves.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes data presentation parameters based on user roles, domains, and preferences. By adjusting parameters such as data grouping, filtering criteria, and display formats, the system optimizes the balance between information comprehensiveness and review efficiency for different user contexts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If data is presented in a unified manner across varying display devices, then the adaptability and usability of the system is improved, but the complexity of maintaining consistency across devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different devicesVSAvoidcomplexity of maintaining consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal data presentation framework that can adapt to multiple device types and display configurations. This universal approach allows the same core functionality to serve diverse devices while maintaining consistent data organization and access patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic adaptation mechanisms that automatically adjust data presentation based on the specific device characteristics, screen size, and orientation. This dynamic approach maintains consistency in data organization while flexibly adapting the presentation format to suit different devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11126684B2Providing dynamic overview panel user experience
Publication Date: 2021.09.21 SAP PORTALS ISRAEL
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AI summary

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for generating an overview panel that includes content received from data sources. An embodiment operates by a computer implemented method that includes determining the user, the user's role, and/or domains associated with the user in order to determine the content and/or data sources from which content should be received. The method further includes parsing the content from the data sources associated with the user, the user's role, and/or domains and generating cards to display the content from the data sources in a unified and cohesive manner.