System and methodology for development of stream processing applications utilizing spreadsheet interface

This invention describes a computer system that connects a spreadsheet program to specialized stream processors. These processors take in and put out data streams, which are specifically defined as sequences of files arranged by time. The spreadsheet, enhanced with a special plug-in, helps users find, design, and manage these data streams and the processors that handle them, including features for checking and synchronizing the data flow.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread cloud-native stream processing platforms and robust spreadsheet integration APIs were common. The infrastructure for deploying and scaling "Cloudscale Stream Processors" is now readily available, making the vision of managing complex data streams from a familiar spreadsheet more achievable.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedComplex software system, stream processing, spreadsheet integration

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