Switch Control for Multidimensional Data Report Presentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data retrieval and reporting systems for businesses are inefficient in allowing users to filter and present multidimensional data effectively, as they lack intuitive tools for defining filter and presentation criteria, leading to cumbersome data visualization and reporting processes.

Innovation Solution

A system with a graphical user interface that includes selection and visualization sections, allowing users to define filter criteria using attributes and values, and presentation criteria such as showing data as columns or rows, with interactive tools like pop-ups and switch controls to customize reports, enabling users to generate tailored data visualizations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional data retrieval systems are used, then data can be obtained from databases, but the process is cumbersome and lacks intuitive filtering tools

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of filtering and presenting dataVSAvoidtime required for data visualization and reporting

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to independently define filter criteria and presentation options through an intuitive graphical interface without requiring assistance from system administrators or technical support, allowing users to self-serve their data visualization needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

A graphical user interface acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex data retrieval system, providing visual tools like switch controls and pop-up windows that simplify the interaction and make data filtering and presentation straightforward

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive filter and presentation options are provided, then data can be customized effectively, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capability for data presentationVSAvoidcomplexity of filtering and presentation tools

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The filter and presentation options are segmented into discrete, manageable components such as individual switch controls for each attribute and pop-up windows for specific settings, allowing users to configure only the aspects they need without being overwhelmed by the entire system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts its interface based on user selections and data characteristics, adjusting the presentation of filter options and visualization formats to match user preferences and requirements, making the complex system feel responsive and intuitive

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9043710B2Switch control in report generation

Publication Date: 2015.05.26 SAP SE

AI summary

In one embodiment, a view in a graphical user interface includes a selection area that includes identifiers associated with a plurality of attributes, each of the attributes having a plurality of possible values. The area further includes one or more graphical tools to define filter criteria based at least in part on selected ones of the plurality of possible values of one or more of the attributes. The area further includes one or more switch controls each being associated with a respective one of the one or more of the attributes and indicating presentation criteria including: whether selected ones of the possible values of the respective attribute are to be shown in a report, and a dimension of the report in which to space the selected ones of the possible values from one another if the selected ones of the possible values are to be shown in the report.