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Systems and methods for active column filtering

US9009171B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2014
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/117
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for active column filtering. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for active column filtering. The method includes providing a table having data values arranged in rows and columns, providing a first filter location indicator whose location is visually associated with a first column, and providing a first interface based on a selection of the first filter location indicator, wherein the first interface's location is visually associated with the first column. The method also includes acquiring a first filter input entered into the first interface, filtering the table based on the acquired first filter input, providing the filtered table for displaying, and providing an applied filter indicator, whose location is visually associated with the first column, the applied filter indicator including at least the first filter input.

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