Hierarchical Alert Filtering System for Network Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic system management tools require extensive libraries of complex filters and manual correlation of thousands of alert messages, constraining users with finite display sizes and inefficient prioritization of alerts in complex systems.
Innovation Solution
A hierarchical filtering and visualization system that dynamically creates and applies filters, allowing for real-time organization and visualization of alerts, using a hierarchical structure and customizable display techniques to simplify filter management and enhance alert prioritization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If discrete filters are created for every type of condition to monitor all conditions simultaneously, then complete coverage of all alert conditions is achieved, but the number of filters required increases to thousands, making filter management extremely complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple discrete filters into a single integrated filter that can handle thousands of alert conditions simultaneously. Instead of requiring separate filters for each condition type, the system merges filtering capabilities into one unified filter object that processes all conditions through a common framework, reducing the number of filters from thousands to a manageable small set.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal filter design that performs multiple functions within a single filter object. This filter can dynamically adapt to different condition types, severity levels, and alert sources, making one filter capable of replacing many specialized filters. The universal filter uses configurable parameters and dynamic rule generation to handle diverse alert conditions without requiring separate dedicated filters for each type.
2Ease of operation
If simple or complex filters are applied one at a time to sort information, then each filter can be managed individually, but the system administrator must create and manage potentially thousands of individual filters to cover all cases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of thousands of individual filters into a single integrated filter object. This unified filter maintains the ability to apply filtering logic individually to different conditions while processing them all through one filter instance, eliminating the need to create and manage separate filter objects for each condition type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic filter behavior where a single filter object can adapt its filtering criteria based on the specific alert conditions being processed. The filter dynamically generates rules and adjusts its behavior based on the input data, allowing one filter to perform the work of many static filters without requiring manual configuration of each individual filter case.
3Adaptability or versatility
If effective filtering systems require large libraries of filters to cover all cases with dozens of filterable attributes, then comprehensive filtering capability is achieved, but the complexity of creating and maintaining these filter libraries increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal filter object that can handle dozens of filterable attributes and all alert conditions through a single unified interface. This universal filter uses configurable parameters and dynamic rule generation to adapt to different filtering needs without requiring separate filters for each attribute combination, maintaining comprehensive filtering capability while eliminating the need for large filter libraries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter-driven filtering where a single filter object changes its behavior based on configurable parameters rather than requiring different filter objects for different scenarios. The filter accepts parameters that define which conditions to filter, how to prioritize them, and what actions to take, allowing the same filter structure to handle diverse filtering requirements through parameter variation rather than structural complexity.
4Area of stationary object
If users are constrained by finite display size when visually reviewing filtering results, then the display remains manageable, but the user cannot effectively review all alert conditions simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display of filtered alerts into hierarchical groups and categories, allowing comprehensive alert information to be organized in a structured format that fits within finite display space. Instead of showing all alerts in a single flat list that would require excessive display area, the system segments alerts by condition type, severity, and source, enabling effective review of all conditions within the available display area through organized grouping.
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AI summary
The system and method of the present invention apply information filters (83A) hierarchically to information (14) such as, for example, alerts/events generated by an operational electronic system (10). Further, the system and method can display the results of the application of the information filters (83A) to information (14).