Patents Examined by Wiliam Wong
  • Patent number: 9411903
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a faceted browser for decision-making that enables interactive visualization of a decision space as choices are made. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a selection of a first choice from a user. The first choice is displayed in a user interface that includes a plurality of facets, each facet including a plurality of choices. The method further comprises disabling at least one second choice in response to the selection of the first choice, and determining a first result set in response to the selection of the first choice. The user interface is then updated in real-time to display the selected status of the first choice, the disabled status of the second choice, and the first result set to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Helfman, Brent-Kaan William White