Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Graph generating
Patent
1996-08-14
2000-05-23
Jankus, Almis R.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Graph generating
G06T 1100
Patent
active
060670932
ABSTRACT:
A layout technique generates a compact connected graph of linked objects that is organized on a page basis, i.e., the page comprises a collection of related objects displayed on a single scrollable window. Objects are generally grouped near neighboring objects with whom they share links. The technique further organizes the connected graph as a hub-and-spoke arrangement to reduce the number of overlapping objects and crossing links. Collectively, these layout features facilitate comprehension of the internetwork topology by a user.
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Bostock Stephen
Grau Stephen H.
Jankus Almis R.
Novell Inc.
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