HTML/DHTML web interface system and method
First Claim
1. A web interface system for use with a business information system, the web interface system providing an interface to a user and comprising:
- a first set of HTML interface tools located on a business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including at least one of spreadsheet tools, graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools, wherein the first set of HTML interface tools located on the business intelligence server obtains results through communication with a plurality of storage devices, wherein the plurality of storage devices includes cache files, object data, and data warehouse, wherein the auto-prompting tools additionally comprise DHTML tools;
a second set of HTML interface tools located on a web server, the second set of HTML interface tools including at least one of navigation tools and internationalization tools; and
means for providing communication between the business intelligence server, the web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tools.
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Abstract
A web interface system and a method for use with a business information system are provided. The web interface system provides an interface to a user and comprises a first set of HTML interface tools located on a business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including spreadsheet tools, graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools. The web interface system additionally includes a second set of HTML interface tools located on a web server, the second set of HTML interface tools including navigation tools and internationalization tools. The web interface system also includes a communication link between the business intelligence server, the web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tools.
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26 Claims
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1. A web interface system for use with a business information system, the web interface system providing an interface to a user and comprising:
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a first set of HTML interface tools located on a business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including at least one of spreadsheet tools, graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools, wherein the first set of HTML interface tools located on the business intelligence server obtains results through communication with a plurality of storage devices, wherein the plurality of storage devices includes cache files, object data, and data warehouse, wherein the auto-prompting tools additionally comprise DHTML tools;
a second set of HTML interface tools located on a web server, the second set of HTML interface tools including at least one of navigation tools and internationalization tools; and
means for providing communication between the business intelligence server, the web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tools. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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5. A web interface system for use with a business information system, the web interface system providing an interface to a user and comprising:
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a first set of HTML interface tools located on a business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including at least one of spreadsheet tools graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools, wherein the first set of HTML interface tools located on the business intelligence server obtains results through communication with a plurality of storage devices, wherein the plurality of storage devices includes cache files, object data, and a data warehouse;
wherein the report generation and management tools comprise DHTML or HTML pivoting tools for enabling movement of attributes within an executed report;
a second set of HTML interface tools located on a web sever, the second set of HTML interface tools including at least one of navigation tools and internationalization tools; and
means for providing communication between the business intelligence server, the web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tool. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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11. A method for providing a web interface for a user through the use of a web server and a business intelligence server, the method comprising the steps of:
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loading a first set of HTML interface tools on the business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including at least one of spreadsheet tools, graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools;
loading DHTML auto-prompting tools having means for enabling the user to specify filtering criteria;
providing a plurality of storage devices for communication with the first set of HTML interface tools on the business intelligence server, wherein the plurality of storage devices includes cache file, object data, and a data warehouse;
loading a second set of HTML interface tools located on the web server, the second set of HTML interface tools including at least one of navigation tools and internationalization tools; and
providing communication means between the business intelligence server, The web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tools. - View Dependent Claims (12, 14, 15)
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13. A method for providing a web interface for a user through the use of a web server and a business intelligence server, the method comprising the steps of:
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loading a first set of HTML interface tools on the business intelligence server, the first set of HTML interface tools including at least one of spreadsheet tools, graphing tools, auto-prompt tools, and report generation and management tools;
loading DHTML or HTML pivoting tools for enabling movement of attributes within an executed report;
providing a plurality of storage devices for communication with the first set of HTML interface tools on the business intelligence server, wherein the plurality of storage devices includes cache files, object data, and a data warehouse;
loading a second set of HTML interface tools located on the web server, the second set of HTML interface tools including at least one of navigation tools and internationalization tools; and
providing communication means between the business intelligence server, the web server, and the user, such that the user is able to utilize the first set of HTML interface tools and the second set of HTML interface tools.- View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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