Node Graph Function Replacement for Complex Graph Visualization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing node graphs are difficult to visualize or obtain a complete understanding of the entire node graph or obtain a complete understanding of the node graph or obtain a complete understanding of the node graph or obtain a meaningful modifications.

Innovation Solution

The method includes displaying, on the display, a node graph including a plurality of nodes associated with a respective plurality of mathematical operations. The method includes selecting a subset of the plurality of nodes defining a mathematical function. The method includes, in response to detecting a trigger, replacing the subset of the plurality of nodes with a function node associated with the mathematical function.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a node graph includes a large number of nodes, then the node graph can define complex output values, but it becomes difficult to visualize the entire node graph or obtain a complete understanding of it

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomplexity of node graphVSAvoidvisualization and understanding

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by allowing users to select and isolate specific subsets of nodes from the larger node graph. This enables users to break down the complex graph into manageable portions for focused analysis and modification, directly addressing the visualization and understanding challenges of large-scale node graphs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If a node graph includes a large number of nodes, then the node graph can define complex output values, but it becomes difficult to make meaningful modifications

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomplexity of node graphVSAvoidmodification capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables meaningful modifications by allowing users to select specific subsets of nodes for editing. This segmentation approach isolates the modification task to manageable portions of the graph, making it feasible to modify complex node graphs without being overwhelmed by the entire structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts selected subsets of nodes from the larger node graph, allowing users to work with only the relevant portions for modification. This extraction mechanism simplifies the modification process by removing unnecessary context and focusing attention on specific areas of interest

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS20260037109A1Replacing nodes of a node graph

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 APPLE INC

AI summary

In one implementation, a method of generating a node graph is performed at a device including a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes displaying, on the display, a node graph including a plurality of nodes associated with a respective plurality of mathematical operations. The method includes selecting a subset of the plurality of nodes defining a mathematical function. The method includes, in response to detecting a trigger, replacing the subset of the plurality of nodes with a function node associated with the mathematical function.