In the dmn-io UI I can change the variable name of the input expression result, which I than can use in the input entry expressions. The default is cellInput and the attribute is currently name camunda:output which will hopefully change (see CAM-4862). 
This is the controller panel for Smart Panels app
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                    CAM-4862 Change name of camunda:output -         
- Closed
 
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