Multi-Dimensional Tag Hierarchy for Data Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data storage systems, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, are poorly suited for data analysis due to their rigid structure, which limits efficient organization and retrieval of data.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a pre-defined hierarchy of tags with multiple dimensions to interface with data storage devices, allowing for the selection and retrieval of documents based on tag relationships, enabling efficient data organization and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fixed rigidly structured data stores (spreadsheets, relational databases) are used, then data storage is organized and accessible, but data analysis capability deteriorates due to poor suitability of underlying structure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data organization from data storage by introducing a separate tagging layer. Documents are divided into multiple dimensions with hierarchical tags, allowing independent organization without restructuring the underlying fixed data store. This enables flexible data analysis while maintaining organized storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds dimensional tags as a new layer of organization above the fixed data store structure. By introducing multi-dimensional hierarchical tagging, the system enables complex data relationships and analysis capabilities without modifying the underlying rigid storage structure.
2Productivity
If pre-defined hierarchical tags with multiple dimensions are implemented, then data retrieval efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal tagging system that works across all fixed data store types (spreadsheets, databases, files). The multi-dimensional hierarchical tag structure serves multiple functions: organization, retrieval, analysis, and relationship mapping, reducing the need for separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces tags as an intermediary layer between the user and the fixed data store. This mediator enables efficient data retrieval and analysis without requiring changes to the underlying storage system, simplifying the overall architecture while improving functionality.
3Productivity
If multi-dimensional tag hierarchies are used for data organization, then navigation and retrieval capability improves, but ease of operation deteriorates due to increased complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic tag selection where the system adapts to user needs by allowing flexible combination of dimensions and tags. Users can dynamically adjust their view and search criteria without being constrained by a fixed navigation structure, improving both capability and ease of use.
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AI summary
Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed to interface with one or more storage devices storing a plurality of documents, wherein each of the plurality of documents is associated with one or more tags of one or more predefined hierarchies of tags, wherein the one or more hierarchies of tags include multiple dimensions. In accordance with some embodiments, a method is provided to identify one or more documents from the data storage devices. The method comprises acquiring, via an interface, a selection of one or more tags of the one or more predefined hierarchies of tags. The method further comprises identifying one or more documents from the data storage devices in response to the selection, the identified one or more documents having tags that have a relationship with the selected tags, and providing data corresponding to the identified documents for displaying in the interface.