Idera’s patent involves a method for passively linking data to metadata in software applications. Automatically created associations between data and metadata are displayed as visual clues in the interface. Upon user interaction, relevant metadata is displayed. The patent aims to streamline data management processes. GlobalData’s report on Idera 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 Idera, Hybrid cloud mgmt was a key innovation area identified from patents. Idera's grant share as of January 2024 was 71%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Passive data-to-metadata association method for software applications
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11861294B2) outlines a method for passively relating data to metadata. The method involves creating associations between data in one database and metadata in another database at a first computer system. These associations are then syndicated to a software application at a second computer system, where a visual clue corresponding to the data is displayed in the graphical interface. This visual clue is generated based on the metadata and associations and triggers the display of metadata when a user interacts with it. The user interaction can include actions like hovering over the visual clue, selecting it with a cursor, or clicking on it with a mouse.
Furthermore, the patent describes additional functionalities such as displaying different portions of metadata upon user selection, executing a second software application for further metadata display, and addressing scenarios where the data is sensitive or in redundant use. For instance, if the data is an error message, the metadata may provide details about the error, or if the data is sensitive, a warning may be displayed to the user. In cases of redundant data use, an impact analysis regarding this redundancy is included in the metadata. The method also includes displaying metadata in a pop-up region within the graphical interface for user convenience. This patent aims to enhance data management by seamlessly linking data to relevant metadata and providing users with easy access to additional information through visual cues and interactions within software applications.
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