Method and apparatus providing contextual suggestion in planning spreadsheet
US10503823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to methods and apparatuses providing contextual suggestion in the environment of a user interface to a planning spreadsheet. Particular embodiments feature an interface engine that is in communication with an underlying data model. The data model may be hierarchical in nature (e.g., organized according to tree structure). In response to user input to the spreadsheet interface, the engine is configured to parse metadata associated with the data model, and construct therefrom suggestion strings prompting a user to interact with the data of the data model. The interface engine may consider a variety of factors in providing relevant suggestion, including but not limited to cell type and user context (e.g., access rights) so as to further target the offered suggestions offered to user expectation. This approach can desirably enhance efficiency of user interaction with the spreadsheet application, resulting in less typing, fewer corrections, faster workflows, and greater satisfaction.
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