Predictive Data Field Selection for Automated Report Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Inefficient data analysis and reporting due to the complexity of selecting relevant data fields from large datasets, leading to resource wastage and delayed decision-making.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method using predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to identify relevant data fields for report generation, automating the selection process and providing real-time suggestions based on historical data trends.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual selection of data fields is used, then user control over data selection is maintained, but time consumption and effort increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of data field selectionVSAvoidtime for data field selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically selecting data fields based on predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms. The selector component analyzes historical data trends and autonomously determines which data fields are most relevant for the report, eliminating the need for manual user selection and significantly reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where predictive logic continuously analyzes data trends and adjusts data field selections based on historical performance. The selector component receives feedback from real-time data evaluation and iteratively refines its selections, improving accuracy over time while reducing manual intervention requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If automated selector component is introduced, then data field selection speed increases, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereport generation speedVSAvoidcomplexity of data analysis system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the data analysis function into distinct components: a selector component for data field selection, predictive logic for trend analysis, and a report generation component. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific tasks, improving overall productivity while keeping individual components manageable and maintainable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The selector component acts as an intermediary between the raw data and the report generation process. It mediates by filtering and selecting only the most relevant data fields based on predictive analytics, simplifying the data flow and reducing the complexity burden on subsequent processing stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are used, then accuracy of data field selection improves, but computational resources required increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of data field selectionVSAvoidcomputational resources for data analysis
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial action by using predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms selectively only for data field selection, rather than applying them to all data processing operations. This targeted approach improves selection accuracy while minimizing the computational resources required compared to applying these algorithms universally across the entire data pipeline.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20250190427A1Smart selection of data fields during data analysis
Publication Date: 2025.06.12 SAP SE
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for generating intelligent data reports based on insight into key aspects of the data to provide reports that include identified trends. A first selection for a first data field from a list of data fields exposed for report generation is received. Predictive logic is executed to identify trends in data from a data source associated with i) a first dimension of the data corresponding to the selected first data field and ii) at least one additional dimension corresponding to at least one additional data field. A second data field is identified as corresponding to a second dimension correlated with the first dimension to define trends in the data. A report generated based on data associated with the selected first and second data fields are presented at the interface.