Unified Visualization System for Business Process Morphing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of business processes in software solutions like ERP systems poses challenges for non-technical users, making it difficult to understand and navigate process models, leading to potential miscommunication and inefficiencies in data presentation and entry across different visualization tools.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using a single meta-model with multiple abstraction layers to visualize business scenarios, enabling seamless transitions between different levels of detail through visual morphing, allowing users to access and interact with business scenario information via integrated user interface features, facilitating navigation and communication across technical and business-focused departments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If technical process modeling notations (BPMN, EPC) are used to visualize business processes, then manufacturing precision and measurement precision are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates for non-technical users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the visualization into multiple abstraction layers: a high-level scenario layer using natural language descriptions for non-technical users, and a detailed process layer using technical notations like BPMN for precision. Users can navigate between layers to access appropriate detail levels without being overwhelmed by complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary visualization layer that translates between natural language scenario descriptions and formal process modeling notations. This intermediary layer acts as a bridge, allowing non-technical users to interact with simplified representations while maintaining access to precise technical definitions when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple visualization tools with varying complexity levels are implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal visualization framework that can display multiple abstraction layers within a single tool interface. The system provides multi-functionality by enabling the same interface to present both high-level scenario views and detailed process models, eliminating the need for separate specialized tools while maintaining adaptability to different user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where detailed process models are embedded within higher-level scenario visualizations. Users can drill down from scenario descriptions into underlying process steps, and navigate back up, creating a nested view hierarchy that consolidates multiple visualization levels into one integrated tool.
3Manufacturing precision
If detailed process models are presented to all users, then manufacturing precision is improved, but loss of information increases due to miscommunication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of detail to different users based on their roles and needs. Non-technical users receive simplified scenario descriptions in natural language, while technical users and developers can access detailed BPMN models. This localized information delivery prevents information overload for non-technical users while maintaining precision for those who need it.
Data Source
AI summary
A single meta-model can include metadata defining a business scenario landscape that includes business scenarios accessible to members of an organization that are supported by a business software architecture. The metadata can include business process definitions and relationships between business processes. A user interface can present first, second, and/or third visualization layers based on the metadata. The first visualization layer can include first user interface elements forming a business scenario landscape map showing business scenarios and at least one relationship between the business scenarios. The second visualization layer can include second user interface elements displayed in a navigation pane concurrently with a work pane. The second user interface elements can represent a linear sequence of second business processes of a business scenario while the work pane can include additional user interface elements corresponding to functionality provided by the business software architecture relating to a currently selected business process.