Visualizing Overlapping Range-Bands in Multi-Dimensional Tables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods fail to effectively display and visualize the overlap of multiple range-bands in a multi-dimensional table, typically showing only a single default range-band, which limits the user's ability to identify trends and values across row, column, and global dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that generates and displays column, row, and global range-bands simultaneously by using a range-banding module to apply visual indicators such as color, texture, or shading to cells, allowing for the intersection and overlap of these bands within a shared cell, with the GUI module displaying the data in a table format.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple range-bands are applied to the same cell, then the information completeness is improved, but the visual clarity deteriorates due to overlapping indicators
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cell into multiple distinct visual regions, with each region displaying a different range-band indicator. This segmentation allows multiple range-bands to be displayed simultaneously without overlapping, maintaining visual clarity while preserving information completeness. Each segment is clearly demarcated, enabling users to distinguish between different range-band applications (row, column, and global) within the same cell.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a single default range-band is selected for display, then the visual clarity is improved, but the information completeness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple range-band indicators into a single cell display by dividing the cell into segments. Each segment contains a different range-band indicator (row, column, or global), allowing all three types of range-bands to be displayed simultaneously. This merging approach preserves information completeness while maintaining visual clarity through systematic organization of multiple indicators within the cell boundaries.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method includes forming column range-bands, generating row range-bands, and establishing global range-bands in conjunction with the column range-bands and the row range-bands.