Global Filter Templates for Power System Dashboards
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern power systems face challenges in efficiently filtering and presenting data across multiple reports and dashboards, as existing methods require filters to be specified separately for each report or dashboard, lacking flexibility and requiring updates to software.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to apply a set of data filters across multiple summaries, including filters for date, geographic area, equipment type, and operational status, which can be stored for future use, enabling dynamic global filtering across various data presentations such as graphical and tabular reports and dashboards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If filters are specified separately for each report or dashboard, then each report can be customized independently, but the system complexity increases and requires frequent software updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal filter configuration system where a single set of filter parameters can be applied across multiple reports and dashboards simultaneously. The filter configuration is stored as reusable templates that can be referenced by multiple data summaries, eliminating the need to specify filters separately for each report while maintaining independent customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to pre-configure filter templates with desired parameters before generating reports. These pre-configured templates can then be quickly applied to multiple reports and dashboards, reducing the time and complexity associated with configuring each report individually and eliminating the need for frequent software updates.
2Ease of manufacture
If filters are hard-coded during software development, then the application is simpler to maintain, but users cannot revise filters without updating or reinstalling software
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic filter configuration system where filter parameters are stored in a database or configuration files rather than being hard-coded into the software. This allows users to modify, add, or remove filter parameters at runtime without requiring software updates or reinstallation, while the software structure remains simple and maintainable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to self-configure and modify filter templates independently without requiring software vendor intervention. Users can create, edit, and apply custom filter configurations directly through the application interface, eliminating the need for software updates while maintaining system simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users select data filters on an ad hoc basis for each report, then flexibility is improved, but the process becomes time-consuming and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the filter configuration process across multiple reports by implementing a centralized filter template system. A single filter configuration can be applied to multiple reports and dashboards simultaneously, reducing the time required to configure each report individually while maintaining the ability to customize filters as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Users can pre-configure filter templates with common filtering criteria that can be quickly applied to multiple reports. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need to repeatedly specify the same filters for different reports, significantly improving data presentation efficiency while maintaining flexibility.
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AI summary
A system and method for improving operation of power systems using global filtering criteria across multiple reports or dashboards is provided herein. The system and method may receive data regarding electric power system components, along with a filter selection from a power system operator. The operator's filter selection is applied to the received data, and a first summary is generated. Upon receiving a request to generate a second summary, the system and method apply the filters to the received data to generate a second summary without requiring additional filter selection. The power system operator may then use the generated data in operating the power system.