Visual designer for non-linear domain logic

US8732603B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Microsoft Corporation · US

Inventors

• Ian Tien · Seattle, US
• Corey Hulen · Sammamish, US
• Chen-I Lim · Bellevue, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 11, 2006
• Grant date: May 20, 2014
• Expiry date: Jun 12, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/10
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

User interface that enables a user to manipulate visual representations of non-linear business logic to define and run data-centric “what-if” simulations. The visual interface models non-linear calculations based on the mapping of an input value in a non-linear domain to a score range, which score range can be continuous or non-continuous. The interface presents variable graphical indicator representations, as well as proximity and sensitivity visualizations. Different models can be developed and tested using live data feeds and aggregated dependent data feeds. The visual interface employs recursive scoring, and facilitates collaborative interface interaction.