Multipage Data View Generation for Efficient Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in navigating and finding specific items in large multipage data compilations, such as tables, due to the inefficiency of scrolling and the lack of effective navigation tools.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow users to select and generate a summarized view of multiple pages of information, outputting a graphical display of selected portions, including a first row or specific items from each page, to facilitate easier navigation and data retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users scroll through large multipage tables to find specific items, then they can view all available data, but the time required to locate information increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large multipage table into manageable summary sections, displaying key statistics and sample rows from different portions of the dataset. This segmentation allows users to quickly scan and identify relevant areas without scrolling through every row, thus maintaining complete data accessibility while significantly reducing search time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates and displays summary information, including statistics and representative samples, before the user needs to search for specific data. This preliminary preparation of data presentations enables users to quickly locate information of interest without manual scrolling, addressing both the need to view complete data and the need to reduce search time.
2Loss of time
If users search or filter the table to find specific items, then the time to locate information decreases, but the ability to view data in certain parts of the table becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces summary sections as intermediary elements between the user and the full dataset. These summaries provide an overview that guides users to specific portions of interest, and when users navigate to those portions, the system can provide context about other areas of the table. This intermediary layer maintains visibility of the broader dataset while enabling efficient location of specific information.
3Ease of operation
If simple alphabetic links are provided for navigation, then users can jump to specific pages, but the information provided is insufficient to guide users to the preferred page
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances navigation by providing different types of information at different locations in the interface. Summary sections display localized statistics and samples that provide context-specific guidance, while maintaining overall navigation capabilities. This local quality enhancement gives users sufficient information to determine which portion of the table to examine without overwhelming them with all data at once.
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AI summary
A method according to one embodiment includes outputting one page of a multipage compilation of information. The method also includes receiving a request to show portions of multiple pages of the multipage compilation of information, the request originating from a user input device and including an indication of which portions of the multiple pages of the multipage compilation to select. Also, the method includes selecting the portions of the multiple pages of the multipage compilation of information according to the indication and generating a view having the selected portions. Moreover, the method includes outputting the view having the selected portions to a graphical display device. The selected portions output to the graphical display device include a first row of each of the multiple pages. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in accordance with more embodiments.