Multi-dimensional graphing in two-dimensional space
US5228119A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T11/206
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for displaying a function in two dimensions where the function is made up of numerous independent variables and at least one dependent variable. A new independent variable value can be defined having values which correspond to the multiple dependent variables. The variable values are read into a computer and the independent variables are then ranked by the user from fastest- to slowest-running variable. Each dependent variable corresponding to the new independent variable is plotted along the Y-axis. The independent variable values are plotted along the X-axis in a hierarchical manner. The hierarchical manner involves a nesting of fastest-running variables within slower-running variables. Rectangles are then drawn to correspond to each variable value. Each rectangle horizontally encloses the faster-running variables associated with it.
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