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Mind map with data feed linkage and social network interaction

  • US 8,380,716 B2
  • Filed: 05/13/2010
  • Issued: 02/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of augmenting a mind map based on at least one data feed accessed via a network node, where the method comprises:

  • a) generating and exhibiting a visual representation of an object;

    b) associating semantic data with said object, wherein said semantic data describes a characteristic or feature of said object;

    c) receiving from a user identification of at least one said data feed to be accessed via set network node;

    d) providing a control that is operable to access data from said at least one data feed including said data feed identified by said user via said network node;

    e) analyzing output of said at least one data feed and identifying additional objects which are semantically related to said object;

    f) augmenting said visual representation of said object with a connector from said object to a visual representation of said additional object; and

    g) arranging said visual representation of said objects in a hierarchical fashion based on interdependency of a said object with at least one said additional object, wherein said visualization of said mind map centralizes a said object possessing a greater number of said connectors to said additional objects than other said objects.

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