Overlay Business Object Creation Interface for Workflow Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing business object creation processes often disrupt user workflow by requiring users to switch between application windows, making it inconvenient to view and manage both existing business objects and new object creation interfaces simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A business object creation interface is inserted directly into the application window, allowing users to input information for new business objects without the need for a separate pop-up window, enabling simultaneous viewing of existing objects and creation processes by displaying only the required fields, which can be expanded to a full set upon request.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate pop-up window is opened to allow users to input additional information, then data input functionality is provided, but user workflow is interrupted and window management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the business object creation interface with the existing application window by inserting it as an overlay. This combines the data input functionality with the existing workflow context, eliminating the need for separate window management while maintaining full input capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a separate window (spatial separation) to an overlay interface (layered dimension). By rendering the creation interface as a semi-transparent overlay on top of the existing window, users can view and interact with both the creation form and the underlying application content simultaneously.
2Loss of information
If a separate pop-up window is used for business object creation, then dedicated input space is provided, but simultaneous viewing of existing objects and creation interface is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the overlay dimension to allow both the creation interface and existing business objects to be visible simultaneously. The semi-transparent overlay enables users to see through to the underlying content while interacting with the creation form, eliminating the need to switch between windows.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making the overlay interface semi-transparent in specific regions. This allows different parts of the interface to have different transparency levels, enabling users to see existing business objects through the overlay while maintaining readability of the creation form fields.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all fields for business object creation are displayed, then complete data input capability is provided, but interface space requirements increase and workflow disruption occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the business object creation interface into expandable sections or tabs. Users can access all necessary fields through organized groups, with the ability to expand specific sections as needed. This maintains complete data input capability while keeping the initial interface compact and non-intrusive.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic interface that can expand and collapse based on user needs. The creation form starts in a compact state within the overlay, and users can expand specific field sections or the entire interface if needed, allowing the interface to adapt to the complexity of the creation task.
Data Source
AI summary
The present description refers to a technique for receiving a request to create a new business object where the request includes one or more business object attributes, determining a type of business object based on one or more business object attributes, identifying a plurality of fields associated with the type of business object, selecting a subset of the plurality of fields, causing a business object creation interface to be inserted into the application window including the selected subset of fields, receiving, information entered into the one or more fields by a user via the business object creation interface, generating the new business object with the received information, causing the new business object to be added to the list of business objects in the application window, and causing the business object creation interface to be removed from the application window.