User interface for graphically refactoring data flows
US10528587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/248
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary method includes displaying a user interface that includes multiple panes, and receiving a first user input to select an existing node from a flow diagram or a flow element template. The system displays a moveable icon representing a new node for placement in the flow diagram. The new node specifies an operation corresponding to the selected existing node or the selected flow element template. Drop targets are displayed in the flow diagram according to dependencies between the data flow operation of the new node and operations of existing nodes. A second user input places the moveable icon over a first drop target. In response to ceasing to detect the second user input, the system inserts the new node into the flow diagram at the first drop target. The new node performs the specified data flow operation.
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