Method for the manipulation, storage, modeling, visualization and quantification of datasets
First Claim
1. A computerized method for visualizing patterns within a plurality of datasets, the method comprising:
- (a) inputting the plurality of datasets into a computer;
(b) defining a first dataset of the plurality of datasets comprising a target string comprising a numerical sequence;
(c) defining a region comprising a plurality of points, wherein each point serves as a domain of an iterative algorithm for generating a comparison string, and wherein the region is selected from the group consisting of a Mandelbrot set and a Julia set;
(d) selecting a point in the region;
(e) generating a comparison string comprising a second dataset from the selected point using the iterative algorithm;
(f) scoring the comparison string to generate a score by testing the comparison string against the target string;
(g) determining if the score meets a pre-determined condition;
(h) marking the point within the region if the score meets the pre-determined condition to represent a point-model of the first dataset in a human readable format; and
(i) generating a visual display wherein the point is graphically displayed at coordinates within a grid that corresponds to the region, and wherein a location of the point within the region is an indicator of similarity of the first dataset to other datasets of the plurality of datasets.
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Abstract
There is described a method for manipulation, storage, modeling, visualization, and quantification of datasets, which correspond to target strings. An iterative algorithm is used to generate comparison strings corresponding to some set of points that can serve as the domain of an iterative function. The comparison string is scored by evaluating a function having the comparison string and one of the plurality of target strings as inputs. The score measures a relationship between a comparison string and a target string. The evaluation may be repeated for a number of the other target strings. The score or some other property corresponding to the comparison string is used to determine the target string'"'"'s placement on a map. The target string may also be marked by a point on a visual display.
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11 Claims
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1. A computerized method for visualizing patterns within a plurality of datasets, the method comprising:
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(a) inputting the plurality of datasets into a computer; (b) defining a first dataset of the plurality of datasets comprising a target string comprising a numerical sequence; (c) defining a region comprising a plurality of points, wherein each point serves as a domain of an iterative algorithm for generating a comparison string, and wherein the region is selected from the group consisting of a Mandelbrot set and a Julia set; (d) selecting a point in the region; (e) generating a comparison string comprising a second dataset from the selected point using the iterative algorithm; (f) scoring the comparison string to generate a score by testing the comparison string against the target string; (g) determining if the score meets a pre-determined condition; (h) marking the point within the region if the score meets the pre-determined condition to represent a point-model of the first dataset in a human readable format; and (i) generating a visual display wherein the point is graphically displayed at coordinates within a grid that corresponds to the region, and wherein a location of the point within the region is an indicator of similarity of the first dataset to other datasets of the plurality of datasets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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