Objects Tracking Panel for Real-Time Software Object Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional object management tools in software design do not provide real-time tracking or visualization of created objects and their relationships, making it difficult for designers to keep track of their progress and visualize connections between objects during the design process.
Innovation Solution
Integration of an objects tracking panel within the network management wizard that allows users to visually track created objects and their relationships in real-time, enabling access to created objects before the process is complete, and providing a flexible interface for displaying objects and their connections in various formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional wizards are used to manage software objects, then the software design process can be simplified through automated guidance, but users cannot track or visualize created objects and their relationships in real-time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a tracking panel that provides real-time feedback to users about created objects and their relationships. As users proceed through wizard steps, the tracking panel dynamically updates to show newly created objects, allowing users to monitor the design process continuously rather than losing track of created elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to the wizard interface by introducing a separate tracking panel that exists alongside the main wizard workflow. This parallel dimension allows users to view object relationships and progress simultaneously with the configuration process, providing holistic visibility without disrupting the step-by-step guidance.
2Productivity
If conventional wizards provide step-by-step guidance, then the design process becomes more structured, but users cannot access created objects or visualize relationships until the wizard is complete
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking panel performs preliminary action by displaying created objects and their relationships during the wizard process rather than waiting until completion. Users can review object details, relationships, and progress at any point during the design process, eliminating the need to wait for wizard completion to access this information.
3Loss of information
If detailed object tracking is implemented during the wizard process, then users can monitor progress in real-time, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the interface into distinct functional areas: the main wizard panel for step-by-step configuration and a separate tracking panel for object visualization. This segmentation allows detailed object tracking to be provided without overwhelming the primary configuration workflow, as each section serves its specific purpose independently.
4Loss of information
If relationships between objects are visualized in real-time, then users can better understand object connections, but the processing and display requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking panel implements partial action by displaying a simplified visual representation of object relationships rather than complete detailed information. The panel shows key connections and hierarchy at a glance, providing sufficient relationship context without processing and displaying every possible detail, thus reducing computational overhead while maintaining information visibility.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for improving user interaction with an object management tool are described. An objects tracking panel is displayed. The objects tracking panel includes a visual representation of one or more objects. Also, the objects tracking panel includes a visual representation of the relationships between the objects. A newly created object is detected. In response to the newly created object, the visual representation of one or more objects is updated to reflect the addition of the newly created object. Furthermore, the visual representation of relationships between the objects is updated to reflect the addition of the newly created object.