A framework for dynamic data-driven user interfaces

A user interface tailored to the specific needs of individual installations and swift fulfilment of user requirements contribute to the level of user satisfaction. Both can be achieved using dynamic user interfaces. The proposed framework consists of a module for data structure definition and a designing module in which graphical components can be bound to the data and assembled into user interfaces using drag-and-drop, while a built-in rule engine enables additional operations. It allows the end user to define the data model and design the corresponding input forms and reports. It is especially beneficial in cases where there is a need for frequent changes in the data structure and the graphical layout. Such an approach saves time and enables the development and modification of application modules without the involvement of programmers. The framework has been applied successfully for report generation, creating the medical documentation and modeling business processes in several domains.