Graphical Output Representation with Baseline Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in providing a meaningful graphical representation of the relationship between inputs and outputs in research inquiries, such as temperature and cold beverage consumption or pressure and ore extraction, making it difficult to analyze and compare data effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system that generates graphical representations of output over time, allowing users to select a baseline optimal time range and compare it with other time periods, highlighting changes in inputs and outputs, using a server to present graphs and tables for client devices, and applying regression analysis to predict output values based on input/output relationships.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a graphical representation of output over time is generated without baseline comparison, then the graph displays output data, but it becomes difficult to diagnose changes and identify factors contributing to output variations
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-calculates and displays predicted output values based on regression analysis before the user performs manual analysis. This preliminary action of generating predicted values from historical data enables the user to easily compare actual vs. predicted outputs and identify changes without performing complex manual analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces predicted output values as an intermediary element between actual output data and the user's diagnostic process. These predicted values serve as a mediator that simplifies the comparison process, allowing users to easily identify deviations and changes in output without directly analyzing complex raw data.
2Measurement precision
If regression analysis is applied to predict output values, then the system can identify factors contributing to output changes, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically applying regression analysis to historical data and generating predicted output values without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously performing the complex analysis and presenting simplified comparisons, reducing the need for user expertise while maintaining high measurement precision.
3Ease of operation
If the system displays both actual and predicted output values, then users can easily diagnose changes, but the graphical representation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs color changes to differentiate between actual and predicted output values in the graphical representation. By using distinct colors for these elements, the system maintains visual simplicity while enabling easy diagnosis of changes. The color coding allows users to quickly identify deviations without increasing graphical complexity.
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AI summary
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to graphical representation of an output. A server provides for presentation, at a display device, of a first graphical representation of an output for a class. The server receives a selection of a time range for the class. The server determines, based on the output for the class during the selected time range, a baseline output. The server provides for presentation, in response to the selection of the time range, of a second graphical representation of the output, during the time range, for a family from the class, the second graphical representation indicating a difference between the output for the family and an output value for the family predicted based on the baseline output.