Patents by Inventor Chris Stolte

Chris Stolte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9183235
    Abstract: A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes a plurality of fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first fields with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second fields with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first fields, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20150242446
    Abstract: A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes a plurality of fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first fields with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second fields with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first fields, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 9092467
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying data in split dimension levels are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer, obtaining a dimensional hierarchy associated with a dataset, wherein the dimensional hierarchy includes at least one dimension and a sub-dimension of the at least one dimension; and populating information representing data included in the dataset into a visual table having a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis corresponds to the at least one dimension and the second axis corresponds to the sub-dimension of the at least one dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8972457
    Abstract: A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes multiple operand names, each operand corresponding to one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first operands with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second operands with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first operands, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second operands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20140304581
    Abstract: A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes multiple operand names, each operand corresponding to one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first operands with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second operands with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first operands, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second operands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Chris Stolte
  • Patent number: 8713072
    Abstract: In response to a user request, a computer generates a graphical user interface on a computer display. A schema information region of the graphical user interface includes multiple operand names, each operand name associated with one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database. A data visualization region of the graphical user interface includes multiple shelves. Upon detecting a user selection of the operand names and a user request to associate each user-selected operand name with a respective shelf in the data visualization region, the computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the associations between the operand names and the corresponding shelves. The visual table includes a plurality of panes, each pane having at least one axis defined based on data for the fields associated with a respective operand name.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford, Jr. Univeristy
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20130246484
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying data in split dimension levels are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer, obtaining a dimensional hierarchy associated with a dataset, wherein the dimensional hierarchy includes at least one dimension and a sub-dimension of the at least one dimension; and populating information representing data included in the dataset into a visual table having a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis corresponds to the at least one dimension and the second axis corresponds to the sub-dimension of the at least one dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8364724
    Abstract: A method for forming a visual plot using a hierarchical structure of a dataset. The dataset comprises a measure and a dimension. The dimension consists of a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels form a dimension hierarchy. The visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A first level from the plurality of levels is represented by a first component of the visual plot. A second level from the plurality of levels is represented by a second component of the visual plot. The dataset is queried to retrieve data in accordance with the specification. The data includes all or a portion of the dimension and all or a portion of the measure. The visual plot is populated with the retrieved data in accordance with the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20120179713
    Abstract: In response to a user request, a computer generates a graphical user interface on a computer display. A schema information region of the graphical user interface includes multiple operand names, each operand name associated with one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database. A data visualization region of the graphical user interface includes multiple shelves. Upon detecting a user selection of the operand names and a user request to associate each user-selected operand name with a respective shelf in the data visualization region, the computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the associations between the operand names and the corresponding shelves. The visual table includes a plurality of panes, each pane having at least one axis defined based on data for the fields associated with a respective operand name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8140586
    Abstract: In response to a user request, a computer generates a graphical user interface on a computer display. A schema information region of the graphical user interface includes multiple operand names, each operand name associated with one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database. A data visualization region of the graphical user interface includes multiple shelves. Upon detecting a user selection of the operand names and a user request to associate each user-selected operand name with a respective shelf in the data visualization region, the computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the associations between the operand names and the corresponding shelves. The visual table includes a plurality of panes, each pane having at least one axis defined based on data for the fields associated with a respective operand name.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20110131250
    Abstract: In response to a user request, a computer generates a graphical user interface on a computer display. A schema information region of the graphical user interface includes multiple operand names, each operand name associated with one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database. A data visualization region of the graphical user interface includes multiple shelves. Upon detecting a user selection of the operand names and a user request to associate each user-selected operand name with a respective shelf in the data visualization region, the computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the associations between the operand names and the corresponding shelves. The visual table includes a plurality of panes, each pane having at least one axis defined based on data for the fields associated with a respective operand name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 7882144
    Abstract: In response to a user request, a computer generates a graphical user interface on a computer display. A schema information region of the graphical user interface includes multiple operand names, each operand name associated with one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database. A data visualization region of the graphical user interface includes multiple shelves. Upon detecting a user selection of the operand names and a user request to associate each user-selected operand name with a respective shelf in the data visualization region, the computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the associations between the operand names and the corresponding shelves. The visual table includes a plurality of panes, each pane having at least one axis defined based on data for the fields associated with a respective operand name.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Publication number: 20100312747
    Abstract: A method for forming a visual plot using a hierarchical structure of a dataset. The dataset comprises a measure and a dimension. The dimension consists of a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels form a dimension hierarchy. The visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A first level from the plurality of levels is represented by a first component of the visual plot. A second level from the plurality of levels is represented by a second component of the visual plot. The dataset is queried to retrieve data in accordance with the specification. The data includes all or a portion of the dimension and all or a portion of the measure. The visual plot is populated with the retrieved data in accordance with the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 7800613
    Abstract: A method for generating marks when displaying data, such as the results of a query across a database. The method is preferably used in conjunction with a dataset whose fields comprise a plurality of levels. A visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A first level from the plurality of levels is represented by a first component of the visual plot. A second level from the plurality of levels is represented by a second component of the visual plot. The dataset is optionally queried to retrieve data in accordance with the specification. The visual plot is populated with the retrieved data in accordance with the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Hanrahan, Chris Stolte
  • Patent number: 7756907
    Abstract: A method for forming a visual plot using a hierarchical structure of a dataset. The dataset comprises a measure and a dimension. The dimension consists of a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels form a dimension hierarchy. The visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A first level from the plurality of levels is represented by a first component of the visual plot. A second level from the plurality of levels is represented by a second component of the visual plot. The dataset is queried to retrieve data in accordance with the specification. The data includes all or a portion of the dimension and all or a portion of the measure. The visual plot is populated with the retrieved data in accordance with the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 7716173
    Abstract: A method and system for producing graphics. A hierarchical structure of a database is determined. A visual table, comprising a plurality of panes, is constructed by providing a specification that is in a language based on the hierarchical structure of the database. In some cases, this language can include fields that are in the database schema. The database is queried to retrieve a set of tuples in accordance with the specification. A subset of the set of tuples is associated with a pane in the plurality of panes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Diane L. Tang, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 7542882
    Abstract: A system and method for making computer-generated maps includes a different scale factor for each road in a route. The scale factors are used to optimize the route map against a target function that considers factors such as the number of false intersections in the route and the number of roads falling below a minimum length threshold. A refinement technique such as simulated annealing is used to find a solution to the target function. Each road in the scaled map is rendered to provide a finished product having the appearance of a hand-drawn map. The finished product includes context roads that intersect the main route but are not part of the main route. Furthermore, the hand-drawn map is optimized to the characteristics of the viewport used to visualize the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Maneesh Agrawala, Chris Stolte
  • Patent number: 7496484
    Abstract: A system and method for making computer-generated maps includes a different scale factor for each road in a route. The scale factors are used to optimize the route map against a target function that considers factors such as the number of false intersections in the route and the number of roads falling below a minimum length threshold. A refinement technique such as simulated annealing is used to find a solution to the target function. Each road in the scaled map is rendered to provide a finished product having the appearance of a hand-drawn map. The finished product includes context roads that intersect the main route but are not part of the main route. Furthermore, the hand-drawn map is optimized to the characteristics of the viewport used to visualize the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Maneesh Agrawala, Chris Stolte
  • Patent number: 7437279
    Abstract: A system and method for making computer-generated maps includes a different scale factor for each road in a route. The scale factors are used to optimize the route map against a target function that considers factors such as the number of false intersections in the route and the number of roads falling below a minimum length threshold. A refinement technique such as simulated annealing is used to find a solution to the target function. Each road in the scaled map is rendered to provide a finished product having the appearance of a hand-drawn map. The finished product includes context roads that intersect the main route but are not part of the main route. Furthermore, the hand-drawn map is optimized to the characteristics of the viewport used to visualize the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Maneesh Agrawala, Chris Stolte
  • Patent number: 7330787
    Abstract: A system and method for making computer-generated maps includes a different scale factor for each road in a route. The scale factors are used to optimize the route map against a target function that considers factors such as the number of false intersections in the route and the number of roads falling below a minimum length threshold. A refinement technique such as simulated annealing is used to find a solution to the target function. Each road in the scaled map is rendered to provide a finished product having the appearance of a hand-drawn map. The finished product includes context roads that intersect the main route but are not part of the main route. Furthermore, the hand-drawn map is optimized to the characteristics of the viewport used to visualize the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Maneesh Agrawala, Chris Stolte