Dynamic Report Linking for Hierarchical Data Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of financial reporting systems often find it cumbersome to navigate through lengthy and hierarchical reports, as they typically only consider a small portion of the information relevant to their needs, leading to inefficiencies in reviewing and accessing important data.
Innovation Solution
The reporting system automatically analyzes report lines to identify relevant data and creates links, allowing users to quickly navigate to important sections or rows, reducing the need for users to manually scroll through extensive reports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If reports include comprehensive hierarchical information to be meaningful for various recipients, then the report contains complete and useful data, but the report becomes lengthy and cumbersome to review
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the report navigation experience by introducing dynamic links that divide the report into meaningful sections. Users can access specific sections through hyperlinked text rather than scrolling through the entire hierarchical report. This segmentation allows the report to maintain comprehensive information while providing targeted access paths for different user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic links as an intermediary between the user and the report content. These links serve as mediators that enable direct navigation to specific sections without requiring users to manually scroll through the complete hierarchical structure. The links act as a bridge that simplifies access while preserving the full report content.
2Ease of operation
If users manually create specialized reports or mark important rows to navigate efficiently, then users can access relevant information faster, but additional work is required from the user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by automatically generating dynamic links based on user interactions with the report. The system observes which rows users hover over or select and automatically creates navigable links to those sections. This eliminates the need for users to manually create specialized reports or mark important rows, as the system adapts to user needs automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-positioning dynamic links in the report based on anticipated user needs. The system analyzes report structure and user behavior patterns to proactively create navigation links before users need them, rather than requiring users to manually identify and mark important sections after report generation.
3Loss of information
If users scroll through entire reports to locate relevant data, then all information is reviewed, but the process is tedious and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamics into the static report structure by implementing dynamically generated links that adapt based on user interaction. The links are created on-demand based on which rows users hover over or select, transforming the fixed hierarchical report into a dynamic navigation system that responds to user needs in real-time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical scrolling action with a digital link-based navigation system. Instead of requiring users to physically scroll through the report using mouse wheels or trackpads, the system substitutes this mechanical interaction with clickable hyperlinks that instantly transport users to relevant sections, dramatically reducing navigation time.
Data Source
AI summary
The lines in a report are automatically analyzed to determine whether they meet criteria for establishing a link to that line. If so, the link to the identified line is automatically established and placed in the report so that a consumer, by actuating the link, can quickly navigate to the corresponding line.