×

Reorganization of nodes in a partial view of hierarchical information

  • US 5,812,135 A
  • Filed: 11/05/1996
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for optimizing an amount of information shown on a display, comprising the steps of:

  • a) partially displaying a hierarchical data structure, the partial display not including the root node of said hierarchical data structure;

    b) selecting an item of information stored in the hierarchical data structure and visible in said display;

    c) identifying other items of information linked between the item of information and said root node of the hierarchical data structure; and

    d) displaying simultaneously said root of the hierarchical data structure, the item of information, and said other items of information.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×