Patent Abstract:
A customizable information system and a related method are disclosed. The system contains a server host and, inside the server host, a database, a development module, a design module, and an integration module. Through the design module, a user arranges a template and functional blocks, and creates a number of pages of information. The user then combes a number of pages of information into a volume of information through the integration module so as to achieve the customization of various data and functions for convenient access and clear viewing.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     (a) Technical Field of the Invention 
       [0001]    The present invention is generally related to information systems, and more particular to a customizable information system and a related method. 
       (b) Description of the Prior Art 
       [0002]    There are various types of financial devices and systems collecting data from different sources and using different analysis theories to provide information for investment decision. 
         [0003]    Conventionally, these financial devices and systems have a fixed set of functions and data sources, and cannot completely satisfy the needs of different investors. The investors therefore have to switch back and forth constantly to look for required data, and these data cannot be manifested simultaneously for comparison and analysis, causing investors a lot of trouble and difficulty. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The objective of the present invention therefore is to provide a customizable system and a related method so that various data and functions are customized and integrated together for convenient access and clear viewing. 
         [0005]    To achieve the objective, the customizable information system contains a server host and, inside the server host, a database for storing messages, a development module having at least a template and a number of functional blocks, each linking at least a message, a design module for arranging the template and functional block and creating a number of pages of information, and an integration module combining pages of information into a volume of information for user access. As to the related method, multiple messages are stored in the database, and a template and a number of functional blocks for linking and reflecting the messages are created. Then, a template and some functional blocks are selected, arranged, and adjusted through the design module to create a page of information Finally, a number of pages of information are selected and ordered into a volume. Subsequently, different users can link and access these volumes of information from their respective electronic devices to achieve convenient access and clear viewing. The prior art&#39;s problems such as inflexible set of data and functions and usage inconvenience and difficulty are as such resolved. 
         [0006]    The foregoing objectives and summary provide only a brief introduction to the present invention. To fully appreciate these and other objects of the present invention as well as the invention itself, all of which will become apparent to those skilled in the art, the following detailed description of the invention and the claims should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Throughout the specification and drawings identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar parts. 
         [0007]    Many other advantages and features of the present invention will become manifest to those versed in the art upon making reference to the detailed description and the accompanying sheets of drawings in which a preferred structural embodiment incorporating the principles of the present invention is shown by way of illustrative example. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]      FIG. 1  is a perspective diagram showing a customizable information system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  is a flow diagram showing the major steps of a method of customizing information. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  is a schematic diagram showing the selection of a functional block of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  is a schematic diagram showing the generation of a page of information of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  is a schematic diagram showing the organization of pages of information of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  is a schematic diagram showing the integration of pages of information into a volume of information of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  is a schematic diagram showing a number of volumes of information of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  is a schematic diagram showing the access of volumes of information from electronic devices of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0016]      FIG. 9  is a schematic diagram showing the procurement of access to a volume of information of the customizable information system of  FIG. 1 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0017]    The following descriptions are exemplary embodiments only, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Various changes to the described embodiments may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. 
         [0018]    As shown in  FIG. 1 , a customizable information system according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a server host  1 , a database  11 , a composition module  12 , a development module  13 , a design module  14 , an integration module  15 , at least an account module  16 , at least a display module  17 , at least a procurement module  18 , at least an electronic device  2 , and at least an application software  21 . The database  11  is configured in the server host  1  and stores a number of messages. In the present embodiment, messages of financial information are used as example. The development module  13  is also configured in the server host  1 , and contains at least a template A (not shown) and a number of functional blocks B (not shown). In the present embodiment, the template A and functional blocks B are for presenting financial information as an example. The template A and the function blocks B are compliant with one of the operating systems Android, iPhone OS (iOS), and Microsoft Windows. The template A contains at least one of text, image, graph, chart, report, and menu. 
         [0019]    The composition module  12  is configured in the server host  1  and data-linked with the development module  13 . The composition module  12  is for creating and editing the template A and the various functional blocks B and storing the built template and functional blocks A and B in the development module  13 . 
         [0020]    The account module  16  is configured in the server host  1  and corresponding to at least a user information. The design module  14  is configured in the server host  1  and data-linked with the account module  16  and the development module  13 . The integration module  15  is configured in the server host  1  and data-liked with the account module  16 . 
         [0021]    The display module  17  is configured in the server host  1  and data-linked with the account module  16 . Each procurement module  18  is also configured in the server host  1  and data-linked with the account module  16  and the display module  17 . 
         [0022]    Each electronic device  2  can be one of a cellular phone, a tablet, and a computer. Each application software  21  is configured in one of the electronic devices  2 , and data-linked with the server host  1  and its account module  16 . 
         [0023]    As shown in  FIGS. 1 to 9 , the operation of the customizable information system contains three major steps: storing information (step A), building pages of information (step B), and integrating pages of information (step C). 
         [0024]    In step A, multiple messages such as company profits and losses, stock prices, and transaction volumes are stored in the database  11 , and a template A and a number of functional blocks B for reflecting company profits and losses, stock prices, transaction volumes, and the various charts and tables are created by a programmer through the composition module  12  and stored in the development module  13 . In step B, the application software of an electronic device  2  is operated by a user to link with the server host  1 , the account module  16 , and the design module  14 . Then, a template A and some functional blocks B are selected from the development module  13  and the functional blocks B are arranged on the template A through the design module  14  by the user. The design module  14  creates a page of information C in accordance with the template A and the functional blocks B, and stores the page of information C in the account module  16  Finally, in step C, the integration module  15  is operated by the user to select and order a number of pages of information C into a volume of information D. The volume of information D is then stored in the account module  16 . Subsequently, different users can link and access these volumes of information D from their respective electronic devices  2 . 
         [0025]    More specifically, specific functional blocks B (such as company profits and losses, stock prices, transaction volumes, and the various charts and tables) are picked and arranged on the template A. Their positions and sizes are adjusted to fit user requirement. The result (the composed template A and the functional blocks B) is used to create a page of information C. A number of pages of information C are picked and organized into a volume of information D for user subsequent access. As such, various information and functions are customized and integrated together for simplified and convenient usage, and for clear and speedy viewing and comparison. 
         [0026]    For users, they can choose an appropriate electronic device  2  to access an appropriate volume of information D selected, arranged, and ordered according to the user demand. Depending on the needs, different volumes of information D can be selected and accessed. 
         [0027]    In addition, a specific volume of information D can be selected and transmitted to a display module  17  for presentation to other people. For a person interested in a specific volume of information D, he/she can link the procurement module  18  through the account module  16  to purchase a privilege of accessing the volume of information D. The purchaser then can access the volume of information D from his/her electronic device  2  and the installed application software  21 . 
         [0028]    While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claim, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the claims of the present invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 6