Method and apparatus for data alteration by manipulation of representational graphs
US5844572A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for altering data by manipulation of representational dynamic graphs. Specifically, a method and apparatus are provided for using dynamic graphs wherein the computer user is able to manipulate the graph shape directly, which in turn not only modifies the graph, but also alters the corresponding and underlying tabularized data, as well as any associated numeric representations of the data that may be presented to the computer user. The method and apparatus are provided for use with a computer system having a processing unit, system memory, a user manipulation device, and a video display, wherein a dynamic graph is created having at least one data representation element which may be focused or unfocused. Creation of the dynamic graph includes creating and saving graphical and statistical characteristics of the dynamic graph. Manipulation of a data representation element via the user manipulation device may include reconfiguring the dynamic graph to select a focused data representation element desired to be manipulated. Modification of the dynamic graph according to user manipulation includes altering not only the graphical display, but also the und…
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