Method and system for generating color indicia coded bar graphs which usually convey comparisons with threshold values and for generating comparator lines for use with such bar graphs
First Claim
1. A method for creating at least one intelligent chart comprising the steps of:
- inputting a plurality of chart components comprising at least one of the following;
a chart name, a chart footing or a chart heading, a bar name, a legend title for a legend for the bar;
inputting data to be charted;
inputting a plurality of bar values and a plurality of threshold values for said at least one intelligent chart;
assigning intelligent indicia to each of said plurality of threshold values;
generating said at least one intelligent chart comprising a plurality of indicia-coded bars which are coded using said intelligent indicia with each of said plurality of indicia-coded bars being assigned an intelligent indicia in response to a comparison of at least one of said plurality of bar values to said plurality of threshold values; and
wherein the plurality of threshold values are employed in assigning said intelligent indicia to each of said indicia coded bars.
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Abstract
A system and method for creating at least one intelligent chart is shown comprising a computer having indicia means and a comparator line generator which are capable of generating intelligent, indicia-coded charts which are coded based on performance relative to pre-established thresholds. The system and method further comprise a comparator line generator for generating comparator lines which represent, for example, industry standard data or information. The system and method enable a user to quickly and accurately interpret and review data represented by the visual objects in the chart, as well as a company'"'"'s performance relative to, for example, an industry standard.
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1. A method for creating at least one intelligent chart comprising the steps of:
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inputting a plurality of chart components comprising at least one of the following;
a chart name, a chart footing or a chart heading, a bar name, a legend title for a legend for the bar;inputting data to be charted; inputting a plurality of bar values and a plurality of threshold values for said at least one intelligent chart; assigning intelligent indicia to each of said plurality of threshold values; generating said at least one intelligent chart comprising a plurality of indicia-coded bars which are coded using said intelligent indicia with each of said plurality of indicia-coded bars being assigned an intelligent indicia in response to a comparison of at least one of said plurality of bar values to said plurality of threshold values; and wherein the plurality of threshold values are employed in assigning said intelligent indicia to each of said indicia coded bars. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17)
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9. A method for electronically generating at least one intelligent color-coded chart, said method comprising the steps of:
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inputting user data into a processor; loading a plurality of bar formulas and threshold ranges for said at least one intelligent color-coded chart into said processor; assigning a color to each of said plurality of threshold ranges; processing said input data using said plurality of bar formulas to provide a plurality of graph values; comparing said plurality of graph values to said threshold ranges; generating said intelligent color-coded bar chart wherein said color-coded bar chart comprises a plurality of bars each having said color assigned in response to said comparing step; and wherein the plurality of threshold values are employed in assigning said intelligent indicia to each of said indicia coded lines. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18)
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19. A system for electronically generating at least one intelligent color-coded bar chart, said system comprising:
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a computer; a user interface for inputting user data into said computer; a storage device coupled to said computer for storing a plurality of bar formulas and a plurality of threshold formulas; indicia means situated in said computer for assigning at least one color to a plurality of threshold ranges defined by said plurality of threshold formulas; said computer processing said user data using said plurality of visual object formulas to provide a plurality of graph values and comparing said plurality of graph values to said plurality of threshold ranges for said at least one intelligent color coded bar chart and also generating said at least one intelligent color-coded bar chart in response thereto wherein said at least one intelligent color-coded bar chart comprises a plurality of bars each being defined by said at least one color; and wherein the plurality of threshold values are employed in assigning said intelligent indicia to each of said indicia coded bars. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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