Interface providing decision support in complex problem environment
US10180978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface provides decision support in complex problem environments. An interface engine selectively communicates with a database to display (e.g., in tree form) proposed decisions and various corresponding outcomes resulting from cause-effect relationships of selected decisions. Structured data objects store state information (e.g., current/projected/target) of multi-faceted, inter-connected entities. Object metadata can include entity attributes and/or entity relationship details. The interface allows traversing the tree to explore the cause-effect relationships and/or validate various solution paths. The tree (including the proposed decisions, outcomes, and solution paths) may be initially generated up front, based upon particular problem scenario characteristics. Limited subsequent interaction between the interface engine and the underlying backend data store may enhance speed/performance/user experience. Roundtrip interaction with the underlying database may take place where a user seeks to adjust a decision with specific metrics and simulate the result, and/or create an execution plan/activity based upon a solution path previously designed.
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