Relational Data Storage Structure for Efficient Retrieval and Visualization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data processing methods fail to efficiently analyze, retrieve, and visualize information due to non-uniform and monotonous formats of lexical entries, leading to logical defects and lack of data integrity.

Innovation Solution

A storage structure comprising Class A, B, and C units for storing objects, relational modes, and relational states, along with an auxiliary unit for ensuring data integrity, allows for efficient retrieval and visualization by classifying objects and relational modes, and displaying information through a visualized interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If lexical entries are stored in traditional non-uniform formats, then data storage is simple, but data analysis and retrieval become difficult and visualization is monotonous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata analysis and retrievalVSAvoiddata storage structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments data into three distinct units: Class A unit for storing objects, Class B unit for storing relational modes, and Class C unit for storing relational states. This segmentation transforms chaotic lexical entries into structured, uniformly formatted data that enables efficient analysis and retrieval while maintaining organizational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds relational dimensions to traditional lexical entries by introducing relational modes (Class B) and relational states (Class C). This dimensional expansion transforms flat, monotonous data into multi-dimensional relational data structures that support sophisticated analysis, retrieval, and visualization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If every object has only one independent lexical entry, then data storage is straightforward, but logical defects remain undiscovered and data integrity is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata integrityVSAvoidstorage structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces Class B unit (relational modes) as an intermediary layer between objects (Class A) and their relationships (Class C). This intermediary structure enables the system to detect logical defects by analyzing relational patterns while maintaining data integrity through the auxiliary unit that ensures consistency across all relational states.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage structure provides universal functionality by handling multiple object types and relational modes within a unified framework. The auxiliary unit ensures data integrity across all operations, making the system reliable for diverse data processing tasks while managing complexity through standardized interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If data is stored in traditional formats, then storage implementation is simple, but retrieval efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveretrieval efficiencyVSAvoidstorage structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting data into Class A (objects), Class B (relational modes), and Class C (relational states), the patent enables targeted retrieval operations. Users can efficiently query specific relational modes or states without scanning entire datasets, significantly improving retrieval efficiency while maintaining clear organizational structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by allowing different classes to have specialized structures optimized for their specific functions. Class A optimizes for object storage, Class B for relational mode definitions, and Class C for state management, enabling efficient retrieval operations tailored to each data type while maintaining overall system coherence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12099528B2Storage structure for data containing relational objects and methods for retrieval and visualized display
Publication Date: 2024.09.24 KNIBU INC
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AI summary

A storage structure for data containing relational objects, as well as methods for retrieval and visualized display of data so stored are capable of recording relations among all objects in any scenario, as well as new relational states caused by changes and corresponding events happening in succession. The storage structure uses uniform formats to process information into logical and relational data, thereby contributing to subsequent characteristic analysis, supporting retrieval by objects and designated relational modes, and providing accurate display of information and its variations through versatile, visualized way.