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Graphical viewer for heirarchical datasets

  • US 5,615,325 A
  • Filed: 09/29/1994
  • Issued: 03/25/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for displaying hierarchical datasets on an output display, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a hierarchical dataset comprising a plurality of base data elements arranged in at least two levels;

    generating a plurality of nodes, one for each of said base data elements, wherein said nodes represent view data separated from said base data elements for displaying said hierarchical datasets;

    displaying said view data in an acyclic graphical representation, a node representing a first level of said hierarchical dataset being disposed in a center position, and at least one node representing a subsequent lower level of said hierarchical dataset being displayed radially outward from said center position so as to form a spoke about said center position;

    receiving an indication from a user to activate a provided select function;

    receiving an indication from said user to select at least one node for modification;

    modifying said view data of said selected node; and

    displaying said modified view data by updating said acyclic graphical representation.

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