File-Centric Form Selection by Relevance Filtering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face overwhelming challenges in selecting the appropriate forms for data analysis due to the sheer number of available forms, leading to inefficiencies in data processing as they must sift through incompatible forms.
Innovation Solution
A method that prioritizes file-centric form selection by determining a relevance value for each form based on user history, file association, and field completion, presenting only relevant forms to the user and automatically populating file fields with selected files.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all available forms are presented to the user for selection, then the user has access to complete form options, but the user becomes overwhelmed by the sheer number of forms and must sift through incompatible forms
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and presents only the subset of forms that are relevant to the user's specific files and needs, rather than displaying all available forms. This filtering process removes incompatible forms from the user's view, reducing cognitive load while maintaining access to appropriate forms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the parameter of form presentation from static (all forms always visible) to dynamic (forms filtered and ranked based on relevance calculations). Relevance values are computed based on file associations, user history, and form compatibility, transforming the form selection interface adaptively.
2Ease of operation
If manual file input is required in each form field, then the user has precise control over data entry, but the user effort and time required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting the user's file selections and pre-populating the appropriate form fields before the user submits the form. File paths, names, and relevant metadata are inserted in advance, eliminating the need for manual data entry while preserving user control through review and modification capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The form completion process becomes self-service, where the system automatically extracts information from selected files and fills in the corresponding fields without requiring explicit user input. The system serves itself by autonomously matching files to form fields based on data types and field requirements.
3Ease of operation
If relevance-based filtering is applied to form selection, then the user is presented with fewer relevant forms, but the system must calculate relevance values which requires additional processing
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing associations between files and forms, and by pre-calculating relevance metrics based on user history and file metadata. This advance preparation reduces the computational burden during actual form selection, as the heavy lifting of relevance assessment has already been done.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where user form selection patterns are continuously monitored and used to refine relevance calculations. Historical data about which forms users actually select with specific file types feeds back into the relevance algorithm, improving accuracy over time while adapting to individual user preferences.
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AI summary
A method, executed by a computer, for file-centric form selection includes receiving a selection of files from a user, determining a relevance value for each form, and presenting the forms to a user in order of relevance value. Once a particular form is selected, a reference to each file may be automatically placed into the form's appropriate input fields. A user may also input non-file information into the form. In certain embodiments, the relevance value is determined by a history of use of the form by the user or by other users. In some embodiments, the relevance value is determined according to the percentage of the form's input fields completed by using the files as input. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.