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Fast approximate results and slow precise results

US10552435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2017
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/248
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for presenting data visualizations are described. Consistent with some embodiments of the present invention, a data visualization system includes an approximate query engine to derive approximate query results and present approximate data visualizations, in interactive time. The data visualization system also includes a precise query engine, thereby enabling a data analyst to selectively request that a precise query result be generated for a specific query, so that the data analyst can confirm a data observation made when viewing the approximate visualization for that specific query. The precise visualization is presented in a manner that allows the data analyst to view, and thus confirm or disprove, a data observation recorded when viewing the approximate visualization, and also compare the precise visualization with the previously generated and presented approximate visualization.

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