Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240303422). CHAIN OF THOUGHT REASONING FOR LLM INTEGRATIONS IN SPREADSHEET ENVIRONMENTS simplified abstract
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CHAIN OF THOUGHT REASONING FOR LLM INTEGRATIONS IN SPREADSHEET ENVIRONMENTS
Organization Name
microsoft technology licensing, llc
Inventor(s)
Rasika Mudumbai Chakravarthy of Redmond WA (US)
Carina Suzana Negreanu of Cambridge (GB)
John Herbert Martin Williams of Cambridge (GB)
CHAIN OF THOUGHT REASONING FOR LLM INTEGRATIONS IN SPREADSHEET ENVIRONMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240303422 titled 'CHAIN OF THOUGHT REASONING FOR LLM INTEGRATIONS IN SPREADSHEET ENVIRONMENTS
The technology described in this patent application involves integrating spreadsheet environments with LLM (Language Model) services.
- An application service requests a formula suggestion from an LLM service for a spreadsheet.
- The LLM service provides a formula in a programming language without comments.
- The application service then asks for a breakdown of the formula's chain of thought.
- The LLM service provides a new formula with comments for different parts of the formula.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Integration of spreadsheet environments with LLM services. - Requesting formula suggestions and breakdowns from LLM services. - Generating formulas with comments for better understanding.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be used in various industries where complex formulas are used in spreadsheets, such as finance, engineering, and data analysis.
- Problems Solved:**
- Simplifying the process of creating complex formulas in spreadsheets. - Enhancing the understanding of formulas through detailed breakdowns.
- Benefits:**
- Improved efficiency in creating and understanding formulas. - Enhanced accuracy in spreadsheet calculations. - Streamlined workflow in spreadsheet environments.
- Commercial Applications:**
This technology could be valuable for software companies developing spreadsheet applications, financial institutions, and data analysis firms.
- Prior Art:**
Researchers and developers can explore prior art related to integrating language models with spreadsheet software to understand the evolution of this technology.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on advancements in language models and their applications in spreadsheet environments for potential improvements in formula generation and understanding.
- Questions about the Integration of Spreadsheet Environments and LLM Services:**
1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of formula creation in spreadsheets? 2. What are the potential implications of using LLM services in spreadsheet environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
technology is disclosed herein for the integration of spreadsheet environments and llm services. in an implementation, an application service inputs a first prompt to a llm service to provide a formula suggestion for a spreadsheet. the application service receives a first output from the llm service that includes a first formula in a programming language having a syntax that does not support comments. the application service generates a second prompt instructing the llm service to provide a chain-of-thought breakdown of the first formula and receives a second output. the second output includes a second formula in the same programming language as the first formula and multiple comments corresponding to multiple portions of the second formula.
