UiPath‘s patented software robot automatically identifies target elements in a user interface based on specified attributes in the source code. The method involves searching for elements within multiple instances of a UI object if a multiplicity flag is set. This innovation streamlines robotic process automation tasks efficiently. 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 January 2024 was 23%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Automated software robot for identifying and interacting with ui elements
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886895B2) discloses a method and system for robotic process automation (RPA) that involves employing a computer system to automatically identify a runtime instance of a target element within a user interface (UI) and carry out an operation based on a specified RPA script. The method includes determining the target element as a descendant of a selected node in a UI tree representation, with the ability to search for multiple instances of the selected node if a multiplicity flag is set. The system is designed to mimic human interactions with the UI, such as filling in a form field, selecting a menu item, or copying content from a document.
Furthermore, the patent also covers a computer system that exposes a robot design interface to users, allowing them to set a multiplicity flag associated with a target element. The system generates an RPA script based on user inputs, including the multiplicity flag, which, when executed on an RPA client, enables the client to search for the target element within the UI based on the specified criteria. This innovative approach to RPA streamlines automation processes by accurately identifying and interacting with target elements within a UI, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention in repetitive tasks.
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