UiPath has been granted a patent for a graph layout device that determines the layout of a graph based on a set of paths through nodes. The device computes a global rank assignment, filters paths, and positions nodes with equal ranks adjacent to each other. GlobalData’s report on UiPath gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on UiPath, AI for workflow management was a key innovation area identified from patents. UiPath's grant share as of May 2024 was 6%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Graph layout device for determining layout based on global rank assignment
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12013896B2) discloses a graph layout device designed to determine the layout of a graph induced by a set of paths through a set of nodes. The device includes a memory to store the graph and a processor to compute a global rank assignment for each node in the set of nodes. This involves sorting the global set of paths by weight, selecting paths based on this order, and updating rank assignments. The layout of the graph is then computed based on this global rank assignment, positioning nodes with equal ranks adjacent to each other.
Furthermore, the device can determine layouts for additional graphs induced by different sets of paths using the same global rank assignment. It also includes a display feature to render the graph layout visually, with the option for an animation morphing between different graph layouts. The method for computing the layout involves determining nodes with equal rank assignments, establishing an ordering within this set, and assigning positions based on the global rank assignment and ordering. The patent also covers scenarios where ranks are updated based on node positions along selected paths, ensuring an optimal layout for graphs representing activities and temporal sequences.
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