Patents by Inventor Marc Rueter

Marc Rueter 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: 11853542
    Abstract: An electronic device displays a chart in accordance with contents of a plurality of shelf regions of a data visualization interface. The chart includes visual marks representing a set of data. The electronic device generates a visual analytic object by applying a first analytic operation to the set of data represented by the visual marks, and displays the visual analytic object superimposed over the chart. The device detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region of the plurality of shelf regions. In response to the user input, the electronic device updates content of the first shelf region to include an association with the first analytic operation corresponding to the visual analytic object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Publication number: 20230205413
    Abstract: An electronic device displays a chart in accordance with contents of a plurality of shelf regions of a data visualization interface. The chart includes visual marks representing a set of data. The electronic device generates a visual analytic object by applying a first analytic operation to the set of data represented by the visual marks, and displays the visual analytic object superimposed over the chart. The device detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region of the plurality of shelf regions. In response to the user input, the electronic device updates content of the first shelf region to include an association with the first analytic operation corresponding to the visual analytic object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 11604555
    Abstract: A computing device displays a primary data visualization in a data visualization workbook that includes a second worksheet having a secondary data visualization. The primary data visualization includes a plurality of visual marks representing a first set of data fields from a dataset. A first user input in a tooltip definition refers to the secondary data visualization. A second user input selects a first visual mark. In response to the second user input, the device generates a highlighted version of the secondary data visualization, for a second set of data fields from the dataset, specified in the second worksheet, based on the selected first visual mark. The device displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip. Sometimes the device receives a third user input selecting a second visual mark in the plurality of visual marks, and dynamically updates the displayed secondary data visualization based on the second visual mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: TABLEAU SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Rueter, Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 11586346
    Abstract: A method displays a chart including visual marks representing a dataset. The chart is based on content of displayed shelf regions, each determining a respective characteristic of the visual marks. The method generates a visual analytic object by applying a first analytic operation to the dataset, and displays the visual analytic object over the chart. The method detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region. The first shelf region defines a first characteristic of the visual marks. In response to the user input, the method updates content of the first shelf region to specify association with the first analytic operation and updates the first characteristic of the visual marks in the chart based on values of the set of data represented by the visual marks relative to values computed by the first analytic operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: TABLEAU SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Publication number: 20220155928
    Abstract: A method displays a chart including visual marks representing a dataset. The chart is based on content of displayed shelf regions, each determining a respective characteristic of the visual marks. The method generates a visual analytic object by applying a first analytic operation to the dataset, and displays the visual analytic object over the chart. The method detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region. The first shelf region defines a first characteristic of the visual marks. In response to the user input, the method updates content of the first shelf region to specify association with the first analytic operation and updates the first characteristic of the visual marks in the chart based on values of the set of data represented by the visual marks relative to values computed by the first analytic operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbo, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 11237718
    Abstract: A method displays a chart that includes visual marks representing a data set, displayed according to contents of displayed shelf regions, which determine characteristics of the chart. The method detects selection of a plurality of visual marks, and visually emphasizes the selected plurality of visual marks. The method also detects a first input on the selected marks, and displays a moveable icon corresponding to the selected visual marks while maintaining display of the visual marks. The method detects a second input on the moveable icon, and moves the moveable icon over a first shelf region. Upon ceasing to detect the input, the method updates the content of the first shelf region based on the selected visual marks, and updates the chart in accordance with updated content of the first shelf region, including applying the characteristic of the first shelf to the selected visual marks distinct from the unselected visual marks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: TABLEAU SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Publication number: 20210382604
    Abstract: A computing device displays a primary data visualization in a data visualization workbook that includes a second worksheet having a secondary data visualization. The primary data visualization includes a plurality of visual marks representing a first set of data fields from a dataset. A first user input in a tooltip definition refers to the secondary data visualization. A second user input selects a first visual mark. In response to the second user input, the device generates a highlighted version of the secondary data visualization, for a second set of data fields from the dataset, specified in the second worksheet, based on the selected first visual mark. The device displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip. Sometimes the device receives a third user input selecting a second visual mark in the plurality of visual marks, and dynamically updates the displayed secondary data visualization based on the second visual mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Marc RUETER, Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 11126318
    Abstract: A computing device displays a primary data visualization in a data visualization workbook that includes a second worksheet having a secondary data visualization. The primary data visualization includes a plurality of visual marks representing a first set of data fields from a dataset. A first user input in a tooltip definition refers to the secondary data visualization. A second user input selects a first visual mark. In response to the second user input, the device generates a filtered version of the secondary data visualization, for a second set of data fields from the dataset, specified in the second worksheet, based on the selected first visual mark. The device displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip. Sometimes the device receives a third user input selecting a second visual mark in the plurality of visual marks, and dynamically updates the displayed secondary data visualization based on the second visual mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: TABLEAU SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Rueter, Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20210141505
    Abstract: A method displays a chart that includes visual marks representing a data set, displayed according to contents of displayed shelf regions, which determine characteristics of the chart. The method detects selection of a plurality of visual marks, and visually emphasizes the selected plurality of visual marks. The method also detects a first input on the selected marks, and displays a moveable icon corresponding to the selected visual marks while maintaining display of the visual marks. The method detects a second input on the moveable icon, and moves the moveable icon over a first shelf region. Upon ceasing to detect the input, the method updates the content of the first shelf region based on the selected visual marks, and updates the chart in accordance with updated content of the first shelf region, including applying the characteristic of the first shelf to the selected visual marks distinct from the unselected visual marks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10895976
    Abstract: A method displays a chart including visual marks representing a dataset. The chart is displayed according to contents of multiple shelf regions. The shelf regions determine characteristics of the chart. The method generates a visual analytic object by applying an analytic operation to the set of data represented by the visual marks, and displays the visual analytic object superimposed over the chart. The method detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region. In response, the method updates the content of the first shelf region to associate it with the analytic operation corresponding to the visual analytic object and updates the chart according to the updated content of the first shelf region. This includes updating the chart based on values of the dataset represented by the visual marks relative to the analytic operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10895975
    Abstract: A method displays a chart that includes visual marks representing a data set, displayed according to contents of displayed shelf regions, which determine characteristics of the chart. The method detects selection of a plurality of visual marks, and visually emphasizes the selected plurality of visual marks. The method also detects a first input on one of the selected marks, and displays a moveable icon corresponding to the selected visual marks while maintaining display of the visual marks. The method detects a second input on the moveable icon, and moves the moveable icon over a first shelf region. Upon ceasing to detect the input, the method updates the content of the first shelf region based on the selected visual marks, and updates the chart in accordance with updated content of the first shelf region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10884574
    Abstract: A computer displays a graphical user interface, which has a data visualization region displaying a primary data visualization, including a plurality of visual marks. The primary data visualization represents a first set of data fields from a dataset. A user uses the graphical user interface to select a visual mark (e.g., by hovering or clicking). In response to the user input, the computer generates a secondary data visualization, for a second set of data fields, having visual marks highlighted only when their corresponding data values for a shared data field between the first and second sets matches a data value of the selected visual mark in the primary data visualization. The computer then displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip overlaying a portion of the primary data visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Rueter, Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20200233559
    Abstract: A computing device displays a primary data visualization in a data visualization workbook that includes a second worksheet having a secondary data visualization. The primary data visualization includes a plurality of visual marks representing a first set of data fields from a dataset. A first user input in a tooltip definition refers to the secondary data visualization. A second user input selects a first visual mark. In response to the second user input, the device generates a filtered version of the secondary data visualization, for a second set of data fields from the dataset, specified in the second worksheet, based on the selected first visual mark. The device displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip. Sometimes the device receives a third user input selecting a second visual mark in the plurality of visual marks, and dynamically updates the displayed secondary data visualization based on the second visual mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Rueter, Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 10656779
    Abstract: A computing device displays a graphical user interface on a display. The graphical user interface has a data visualization region that displays a primary data visualization, which includes a plurality of visual marks. The primary data visualization represents a first set of data fields of a plurality of data fields from a dataset. The device receives user input in the graphical user interface to select one of the visual marks. In response to the user input, the device generates a secondary data visualization, filtered according to one or more data values. The data values correspond to the first set of data fields and are associated with the selected visual mark. The secondary data visualization represents a second set of data fields from the dataset. The device then displays the generated secondary data visualization in a tooltip for the selected data mark, overlaying a portion of the primary data visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Rueter, Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 10579251
    Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic device with a display. On the display, the method displays a chart, which includes visual marks that represent a set of data. The chart also includes a first line and/or first band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the displayed visual marks. The method detects one or more inputs that select a plurality (but less than all) of the displayed visual marks in the chart. In response to detecting the one or more inputs, the method displays a second line and/or second band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the selected plurality of the displayed visual marks and maintains display of the chart and the first line and/or first band in the chart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10489045
    Abstract: A chart has visual marks representing a dataset and displays icons, each icon specifying a line or band calculation based on the visual marks. The method detects input on a first icon while concurrently displaying the chart and the icons. Upon selection of the first icon, the method displays option icons according to the first icon. Each option icon specifies a different way of applying the first line or band calculation to the displayed visual marks. The method detects movement of the first icon to a first option icon. The first option icon specifies a first way of the applying the first line or band calculation to the displayed visual marks. Accordingly, the method performs the first line or band calculation on the displayed visual marks in the first way to form a line or band, and superimposes the line or band on the chart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Publication number: 20190196684
    Abstract: A method displays a chart including visual marks representing a dataset. The chart is displayed according to contents of multiple shelf regions. The shelf regions determine characteristics of the chart. The method generates a visual analytic object by applying an analytic operation to the set of data represented by the visual marks, and displays the visual analytic object superimposed over the chart. The method detects user input to select the displayed visual analytic object and place an icon representing the visual analytic object onto a first shelf region. In response, the method updates the content of the first shelf region to associate it with the analytic operation corresponding to the visual analytic object and updates the chart according to the updated content of the first shelf region. This includes updating the chart based on values of the dataset represented by the visual marks relative to the analytic operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas MacKinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10332284
    Abstract: A method executes at an electronic device with a display, concurrently displaying a chart that displays visual marks representing a set of data and a plurality of analytic icons. The method detects a first portion of an input on a first analytic icon, and in response displays one or more option icons that correspond to options for performing a first analytical operation that corresponds to the first analytic icon. The method also detects a second portion of the input on the first analytic icon and in response moves the first analytic icon over a respective option icon such that the first analytic icon is over the respective option icon immediately prior to ceasing to detect the input. In addition, the method adds one or more graphics to the chart that correspond to the first analytical operation and a respective option that corresponds to the respective option icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Publication number: 20190122402
    Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic device with a display. On the display, the method displays a chart, which includes visual marks that represent a set of data. The chart also includes a first line and/or first band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the displayed visual marks. The method detects one or more inputs that select a plurality (but less than all) of the displayed visual marks in the chart. In response to detecting the one or more inputs, the method displays a second line and/or second band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the selected plurality of the displayed visual marks and maintains display of the chart and the first line and/or first band in the chart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter
  • Patent number: 10163234
    Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic device with a display. On the display, the method displays a chart, which includes visual marks that represent a set of data. The chart also includes a first line and/or first band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the displayed visual marks. The method detects one or more inputs that select a plurality (but less than all) of the displayed visual marks in the chart. In response to detecting the one or more inputs, the method displays a second line and/or second band based on data in the set of data that corresponds to the selected plurality of the displayed visual marks and maintains display of the chart and the first line and/or first band in the chart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Tableau Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Kim, Christopher Richard Stolte, Jock Douglas Mackinlay, Robin Stewart, Bora Beran, Justin Talbot, Marc Rueter