User Interface Builder Data Binding for Adaptive Consumer Queries
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interface editors struggle to create consumer interfaces that dynamically present information tailored to individual users while masking back-end complexities and requiring substantive programming for interactivity.
Innovation Solution
A user interface editor that allows builders to create consumer interfaces using data objects, enabling dynamic queries and interactive elements through a standardized workflow, reducing the need for knowledge of database schemas and scripting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If user interface editors provide a limited set of interactivity to reduce technical complexity, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that automatically generates backend code and database queries based on user interface definitions. This mediator translates high-level interface specifications into complex backend logic, allowing builders to create adaptive interfaces without directly programming the complexity. The intermediary handles the transformation from simple interface definitions to complex adaptive behavior.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically generating the necessary backend infrastructure, data access logic, and query optimization based on interface definitions. The builder interface automatically configures data binding, validation rules, and interaction handlers without requiring manual programming, allowing the system to serve itself and eliminate the need for substantive programming knowledge.
2Adaptability or versatility
If user interface editors require substantive programming for dynamic information presentation, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex programming requirements from the builder workflow and consolidates them into automatic code generation processes. The system separates interface design from implementation details by pulling out data binding logic, query generation, and event handling into automated processes that run in the background, leaving the builder interface simple while maintaining full adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The builder interface provides universal components that can handle multiple functions automatically. A single interface element definition can bind to various data sources, support different interaction patterns, and generate appropriate backend code across different platforms. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized programming while maintaining adaptability to different use cases.
3Ease of operation
If user interface editors mask back-end complexities, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that allow builders to inspect and understand the generated backend code and data bindings. The interface provides visibility into how user actions map to data operations, allowing builders to verify that their interface definitions correctly represent the intended data flow and business logic, preventing information loss while maintaining simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for enhanced techniques for building user interfaces. An example method includes presenting a builder user interface to create a consumer user interface. The builder user interface receives information usable to filter data objects associated with a data object type. The information includes a variable associated with a property indicated by the data object type and the variable is associated with a first user interface element of the consumer user interface. An association between a second user interface element included in the consumer user interface and presentation of information generated based on data objects is received. Adjustment of the first user interface element causes filtering of the data objects via adjustment of the variable updating of the information. Access to the consumer user interface is enabled.