Selection-Linked Chart Generation for Real-Time Table Filtering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current project management software applications are inefficient in managing complex operations across multiple employees and departments, requiring improved data filtering and chart customization capabilities to enhance operation management efficiency.

Innovation Solution

The system and method involve a processor configured to automatically filter data in complex tables by generating logical filters and customize chart generation based on table data selection, allowing real-time updates and intuitive user interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual data filtering and chart customization are used in project management software, then users can access basic functionality, but operation management efficiency is low and time consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation management efficiencyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-generates multiple possible chart types and data groupings in advance, storing them as templates. When a user requests chart generation, the system quickly retrieves and customizes the pre-prepared templates rather than creating charts from scratch, significantly reducing the time required for data analysis and presentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically performs data filtering, grouping, and chart generation without requiring manual user intervention. The processor autonomously analyzes the dataset, determines appropriate chart types, and generates visualizations based on predefined criteria and patterns, freeing users from time-consuming manual operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If complex filtering operations are performed manually, then detailed data analysis is possible, but user input requirements increase and ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata filtering precisionVSAvoiduser interaction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs complex filtering operations by analyzing the dataset and applying appropriate filters without requiring users to manually configure filter parameters. The processor autonomously identifies relevant data patterns, applies filtering logic, and presents filtered results, maintaining high filtering precision while eliminating complex user interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors user interactions and automatically adjusts filtering criteria based on observed patterns and preferences. By providing feedback loops that learn from user behavior, the system refines its filtering precision over time while maintaining ease of operation, as users simply need to interact naturally without learning complex filter configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If real-time chart updates are implemented, then data currency is improved, but system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata currencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-calculates and stores multiple chart configurations and data groupings in advance. When data changes occur, the system only needs to update specific portions of pre-prepared templates rather than regenerating entire charts, reducing computational complexity while maintaining real-time data currency through efficient incremental updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Ease of operation

If automated chart generation is implemented, then user input is reduced, but adaptability to different data types requires sophisticated algorithms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser input requirementsVSAvoidchart customization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a universal chart generation framework that can handle multiple data types and formats through a single integrated platform. The processor automatically detects data characteristics and applies appropriate chart types from a comprehensive library, providing versatile customization capabilities across different domains without requiring separate manual configuration processes for each data type.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11367050B2Digital processing systems and methods for customized chart generation based on table data selection in collaborative work systems
Publication Date: 2022.06.21 MONDAY COM LTD
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AI summary

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for customizing chart generation based on table data selection are disclosed. The systems and methods may involve at least one processor that is configured to maintain at least one table containing rows, receive a first selection of at least one cell in the at least one table, generate a graphical representation associated with the first selection of at least one other cell, generate a first selection-dependent link between the at least one table and the graphical representation, receive a second selection of at least one cell in the at least one table, alter the graphical representation based on the second selection, and generate a second selection-dependent link between the at least one table and the graphical representation.