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Dynamic graphical analysis of network data

  • US 5,136,690 A
  • Filed: 03/21/1991
  • Issued: 08/04/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dynamic graphics arrangement for use in a computer having a display comprisingmeans for displaying on said display a plurality of nodes, said nodes being grouped into respective pairs of nodes based on a predetermined criterion associating the nodes in each pair with one another, at least one of said pairs comprising first and second nodes,means for displaying on said display at least one vector having exterior end points respectively connected to said first and second nodes, said at least one vector being formed from at least two displayed segments indicative of said criterion, said segments being substantially in contact with one another at their interior end points, andmeans for allowing a user of said arrangement, using any one of a plurality of associated adjustable parameters displayed on said display, to dynamically adjust the lengths of said at least two segments in order to separate said segments from one another at their interior end points and to dynamically increase said separation.

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