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Interactive color confidence indicators for statistical data
Assignee: Mpower com Inc
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Filing: 1997-04-02
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Granted: 1999-12-07
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Expires: 2017-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A computer interface system that includes interactive interface controls as well as aural and kinetic interface controls to assist in educating a user, in profiling a user, and in controlling and monitoring the implementation of actions involving probabilistic distributions. The system allows the user to indicate, either directly or indirectly, a confidence level that he or she desires for actions such as investments, as well as other characteristics and constraints. The user is able to manipulate the interface controls to evaluate results in terms of confidence and risk. If the user approves the results and his or her profile, in a preferred embodiment the selections are transmitted to effectuate an action.
Inventors
- 👤 James Benjamin Williams
- 👤 Stanley W. Lyness
- 👤 Francois G. Gadenne
- 👤 William J. Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:16
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q40/00; G06Q40/08; G06Q40/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A computer implemented method for interactively manipulating probabilistic distributions, comprising the steps of: collecting a user profile with stated goals relative to data about which probabilistic distributions exist; simulating the future performance of the selected data with historical data; calculating the likelihood of meeting the stated goals using the probabilistic distributions in response to movements of an interactive user operated control; and iteratively generating the results to the user as a confidence level indicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A computer implemented method for interactively manipulating probabilistic distributions, comprising the steps of: collecting a user profile with stated goals relative to data about which probabilistic distributions exist; simulating the future performance of the selected data with historical data; calculating the likelihood of meeting the stated goals using the probabilistic distributions in response to movements of an interactive user operated control; and iteratively generating the results to the user as a confidence level indicator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of iteratively generating the results in a continual manner further comprises the step of computing the confidence level according to the following formula: ##EQU4## .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of iteratively generating the results in a continual manner further comprises the step of computing color displays according to the following coded instructions: Color(confidence)=if confidence>50%, then c=(confidence-75)*4 {c ranges from -100 to +100} color.percent -- red=maximum(-c,0) color.percent -- green=maximum(c,0) color.percent -- blue=0 else c=confidence*2 {c ranges from 0 to 100} color.percent -- red=c color.percent -- green=0 color.percent -- blue=0
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of iteratively generating the results in a continual manner so that immediate feedback is displayed in response to movements of said interactive user operated control, further comprises the step of using said interactive user operated control as an input specifier and an output display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 4, further comprising the step of using said interactive user operated control confidence indicator to select a result that will meet or exceed a threshold value.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of using said interactive user operated control confidence indicator to manage for a result less than a threshold value.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of using said interactive user operated control confidence indicator to manage for a desired result over a specified time period.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of using said interactive user operated control confidence indicator to manage for a result based on life expectancy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using graphical user interface elements to represent confidence levels as part of the interactive user operated control.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of associating a first graphical user interface element to represent a desired confidence level.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of associating a second graphical user interface element to represent the actual confidence level of a specified result.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of associating a color with a graphical interface element to represent subjective comfort levels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of computing and displaying the confidence indicators interactively in real time as the user manipulates the data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
97 words
A computer implemented system for interactively manipulating probabilistic distributions, comprising: an input device for collecting a user profile with stated goals relative to data about which probabilistic distributions exist; a computer program for simulating the future performance of the selected data with historical data; a second computer program for calculating the likelihood of meeting the stated goals using the probabilistic distributions in response to movements of an interactive user operated control; and a display for iteratively generating the results in a continual manner so that immediate feedback is displayed to the user as a confidence level indicator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
97 words
A computer implemented system for interactively manipulating probabilistic distributions, comprising: an input device for collecting a user profile with stated goals relative to data about which probabilistic distributions exist; a computer program for simulating the future performance of the selected data with historical data; a second computer program for calculating the likelihood of meeting the stated goals using the probabilistic distributions in response to movements of an interactive user operated control; and a display for iteratively generating the results in a continual manner so that immediate feedback is displayed to the user as a confidence level indicator.
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