Systems and methods for blending and aggregating multiple related datasets and rapidly generating a user-directed series of interactive 3D visualizations
AssigneeAqumin LLC
InventorsDenis R. Papp, Michael J. Zeitlin
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Abstract
Systems and methods that enable blending and aggregating multiple related datasets to a blended data model (BDM), manipulation of the resulting data model, and the representation of multiple parameters in a single visualization. The BDM and each visualization can be iteratively manipulated, in real-time, using a user-directed question-answer-question response so patterns can be revealed that are not obvious.
Claims17
A method for blending and aggregating multiple related datasets and rapidly generating a user-directed series of interactive three-dimensional landscape visualizations, comprising:
- a) transforming multiple related datasets into a blended data model (BDM) using a computer processor;
- the BDM comprising a plurality of Scopes, a plurality of Metrics and a plurality of Values, wherein each Scope includes a plurality of Entities, and wherein transforming the multiple datasets into the BDM comprises:
- determining a Target Scope from the plurality of Scopes for each dataset;
- transforming rows, columns and data values from the multiple datasets to the plurality of Entities, Metrics and Values;
- determining additional Computed Metrics and Computed Values;
- determining a Scope Hierarchy;
- determining Neighbor Entities for each Entity;
- determining Aggregate Functions for each Metric;
- and computing Aggregate Values for the plurality of Metrics using the Scope Hierarchy, the additional Computed Metrics, the plurality of Values, the additional Computed Values, the plurality of Entities and the Neighbor Entities;
- b) selecting a Data View from the BDM, wherein the Data View is comprised of one or more of the plurality of Entities and one or more of the plurality of Metrics;
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- c) transforming the Data View to the three-dimensional landscape visualization.
A non-transitory program carrier device tangibly carrying computer-executable instructions for blending and aggregating multiple related datasets and rapidly generating a user-directed series of interactive three-dimensional landscape visualizations, the instructions being executable to implement:
- a) transforming the multiple datasets into a blended data model (BDM) comprising a plurality of Scopes, a plurality of Metrics and a plurality of Values, wherein each Scope includes a plurality of Entities;
- b) manipulating the BDM by at least one of modifying one or more of the plurality of Metrics that are Computed Metrics;
- and modifying Aggregate Functions for one or more of the plurality of Metrics;
- c) selecting a Data View from the BDM, wherein the Data View includes one or more of the plurality of Entities and a one or more of the plurality of Metrics;
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- d) transforming the Data View to the three-dimensional landscape visualization;
- e) interacting with the three-dimensional landscape visualization;
- f) formulating a new question based on a display of the three-dimensional landscape visualization;
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- g) repeating steps b-d.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.