Method and system for graphically indicating multiple data values
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1. A method for displaying information on an output device comprising the steps of:
- providing point display objects representing data points to a screen display; and
providing at least one group display object representing a group of near points to the screen display, wherein the at least one group display object is distinguishable from point display objects.
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Abstract
A system and method for displaying data are disclosed, the method being applicable to a system comprising a computing device having an output device and computer programs, and, optionally, an input device. The programs are configured to show point display objects and group display objects corresponding to data points located near each other. The group display objects are distinguishable from the point display objects.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for displaying information on an output device comprising the steps of:
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providing point display objects representing data points to a screen display; and providing at least one group display object representing a group of near points to the screen display, wherein the at least one group display object is distinguishable from point display objects. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for displaying information on an output device comprising the steps of:
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providing data points for locating point display objects on a screen display; selecting a subset of the data points; and providing tooltips corresponding to the selected data points.
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20. A system for displaying data comprising:
a computing device having an output device for outputting a screen display and software configured to; provide data points for locating point display objects on the screen display; compare data points to identify groups of near points; and provide at least one group display object representing a group of near points to the screen display, wherein the at least one group display object is distinguishable from point display objects. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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