Tree-Based Grid Interface for Risk Data Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic trading systems are cumbersome for traders to configure and display risk-related information such as profit/loss (P/L) and net position, especially as the number of accounts or tradeable objects increases, requiring multiple windows and filters which can be difficult to manage.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a tree-based data structure for a grid display interface that allows easy configuration and grouping of risk data, enabling efficient display of multiple data spaces with nodes representing accounts, tradeable objects, and currencies, facilitating quick location and manipulation of data points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple windows and filters are used to display risk data for multiple accounts and tradeable objects, then the quantity of information displayed increases, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate windows and filters into a single integrated grid display interface. The grid display consolidates risk data from multiple accounts and tradeable objects that would otherwise require separate windows, while integrated filter controls replace the need for multiple independent filter configurations, directly reducing device complexity while maintaining information quantity.
Solution Approach 2:
The grid display interface serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays risk data for multiple accounts, multiple tradeable objects, and various currency types in a single unified view. The filter system provides universal filtering capabilities that work across all data types without requiring separate filter setups for each account or object, making the system more versatile while reducing complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple windows are used to view risk data for different accounts and tradeable objects, then the quantity of information displayed increases, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple separate windows into a single grid display interface. Instead of requiring traders to open, configure, and manage multiple independent windows to view risk data across different accounts and tradeable objects, the grid display consolidates all this information in one unified interface, dramatically improving ease of operation while displaying the same quantity of information.
Solution Approach 2:
The grid display segments information by account, tradeable object, and currency type using visual organization within the grid structure, allowing traders to easily distinguish and navigate different data categories without the complexity of managing multiple windows. Each grid cell or row can represent a different segment, providing clear visual separation while maintaining a single unified view.
3Quantity of substance
If the number of accounts or tradeable objects increases, then the quantity of risk data information increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter system in the grid display provides universal filtering capabilities that work consistently across all accounts and tradeable objects regardless of their number. Instead of requiring separate filter configurations for each additional account or object, the same filter controls can handle any quantity of data, making the system scalable without increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of filter parameters to accommodate varying quantities of accounts and tradeable objects. As the number of items increases, users can modify filter criteria, grouping levels, and display parameters without changing the fundamental structure of the interface, maintaining simplicity while handling increased information volume.
Data Source
AI summary
An example graphical interface and method for displaying risk related data are described. One example graphical interface includes a data structure comprising a plurality of data nodes and at least one risk data point associated with each node, and further comprises a display grid. The display grid includes one or more cells that are used for displaying selected data nodes and risk data points. Each cell may be associated with a single data node, and may include one or more identifiers corresponding to risk data points of the data node. In one example embodiment, the identifiers are aligned along a single axis, and risk related data corresponding to each identifier is aligned with respect to each corresponding identifier.