Method of representing information on a three-dimensional...

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2002-05-07

2008-08-12

Wiley, David (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

C715S252000

Reexamination Certificate

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07412650

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method of representing information on a three-dimensional user interface having multiple portals, in which data is associated with each of the portals. A symbolic marker is associated with each of the portals according to a pre-specified scheme, and displayed in the respective portals. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the symbolic marker is a colored marker. By color-coding the portals, data associated with the portals can be classified into a number of categories to provide the user with a summary of the data on the three-dimensional user interface at a high level of abstraction. The three-dimensional user interface may be adapted to update the colored markers more efficiently, and to display them using less computing resources than would be required if more memory-sensitive visual cues were displayed.

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