Editable Table Empty Row Local Addition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing editable tables in electronic computing systems require users to perform additional actions to add new rows, which can disrupt the workflow and reduce productivity, as these actions often necessitate communication with a remote device.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow users to add new rows to an editable table without initially communicating with a remote device, by displaying an empty row that can be triggered for addition through user input, such as selecting a field or entering data, with the new row being added locally and subsequently synced with the remote device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional editable tables require users to perform additional actions (such as clicking buttons or selecting menu items) to add new rows, then the table structure and data management can be maintained through remote device communication, but user productivity decreases and workflow is disrupted due to the extra steps required
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures an empty row template in the table that is ready to receive data. When a user performs a simple trigger action (such as clicking the empty row or pressing a key), the system automatically creates a new row without requiring the user to navigate through menus or click additional buttons. This preliminary preparation of the row template significantly reduces the number of operations needed to add new data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the row addition functionality from the remote device communication requirement. By allowing the client device to locally manage and display the table with the ability to add rows without immediate server communication, the system separates the data display and manipulation operations from the data persistence operations. This extraction enables faster, more intuitive user interactions while maintaining backend data integrity through subsequent synchronization.
2Reliability
If the system communicates with the remote device for every table modification, then data consistency and integrity are maintained, but server roundtrips increase and system performance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary local processing and display of table data without immediate remote communication. The empty row template is pre-configured and ready for local interaction, allowing users to add, edit, or delete rows locally. The actual communication with the remote device is deferred to a subsequent synchronization step, reducing the frequency of server roundtrips while maintaining data consistency through periodic updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the data persistence function from the user interaction flow. The client device independently handles table manipulation operations (adding, editing, deleting rows) and only communicates with the remote device for synchronization. This separation allows high-performance local operations while maintaining data integrity through asynchronous communication, reducing the impact of network latency on user productivity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the table displays all possible actions and options for adding rows, then users have complete control over the process, but the user interface becomes more complex and requires more cognitive load
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the essential addition functionality from the complex set of possible table modification operations. Instead of presenting users with multiple buttons, menus, or configuration options for adding rows, the interface provides a single, intuitive trigger action (such as clicking the empty row or pressing Enter). This simplification reduces cognitive load while maintaining user control, as the simple action automatically initiates the appropriate data entry mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The empty row template automatically activates its own data entry mode when triggered by user interaction. The system self-manages the transition from the display state to the data input state without requiring users to navigate through complex interfaces. The template row handles its own initialization and prepares the appropriate fields for data entry, reducing the burden on the user while maintaining full functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
In a computing system, a communication that includes contents retrieved from a data repository and configured to be organized in a table is received from a second device. The received contents are displayed in the table on a user interface. The table includes multiple rows, one of which is configured to remain empty while the table is displayed to indicate a possibility of adding a new row to the table. While the table is displayed, a user input that indicates the empty row and is configured to trigger the new row to be added to the table is received. The new row is added to the table without first communicating with the second device regarding the addition. The new row is configured so that new contents entered into the new row are to be added to the data repository in a subsequent communication to the second device.