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Method and apparatus for organizing and processing information using a digital computer

  • US 6,166,739 A
  • Filed: 03/19/1999
  • Issued: 12/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for navigating a group of information in a computer system, comprising the steps of:

  • identifying said group of information associated with a selected data item;

    converting certain pieces of said group information into generated data items;

    associating unilateral and multilateral display relationships with said generated data items, each unilateral display relationship representing a direct relationship between two of said generated data items, and said multilateral relationships also representing an indirect relationship with other generated data items;

    associating unilateral and multilateral display relationships with said generated data items and said selected data item, each unilateral display relationship representing a direct relationship between said selected data item and one of said generated data items, and said multilateral relationships also representing an indirect relationship between said selected data item and said generated data items; and

    forming a display associated with said selected data item, including said generated data items, wherein said display distinguishes between said selected data item and said generated data items.

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