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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7825929 | Systems, tools and methods for focus and context viewing of large collections of graphs Systems, tools, methods and computer readable media for visualizing a collection of graphs to provide context and focus. A compressed visualization is formed by compressing all of the graphs in a direction along a compression axis of the visualization. At least one ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7812838 | Typed data graph visualization system in three dimensions A visualization system presents inter-connected three-dimensional models representing components of a data graph to a user on a display. A visualization graph is created from the association of a user-specified data graph, which may not include graphical information... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7800617 | Compare mode for variable number of images A technique for displaying a variable number of images on a display, such that a portion of the display contains the thumbnail images representing the library of images currently in use. A user selects a number of thumbnails, and another, often larger, portion of th... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7800614 | Efficient communication in a client-server scene graph system A system and method for communicating 3D branch graph data and updates to branch graph data between clients and a display server in a 3D window system. A client locally creates a branch graph. When the client ready to make the branch graph live remote, it sends the ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7800615 | Universal timelines for coordinated productions Embodiments of the invention provide a universal timeline application that may be used to effectively manage the access and display of content related to multiple aspects of a production. The universal timeline application provides an interface presenting users with... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7800616 | Policy analysis and action decision tool Using stochastic directed graphs, a social network stochastic directed graph model allows for policy analysis and action. An activity generator may be used for creating agents that represent a population stratum. Agents may be proportionally selected to the size of ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7800613 | Computer systems and methods for visualizing data with generation of marks A method for generating marks when displaying data, such as the results of a query across a database. The method is preferably used in conjunction with a dataset whose fields comprise a plurality of levels. A visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A fi... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7782321 | Statistical variable display apparatus and method, and storage medium storing statistical variable display program In a statistical variable display apparatus, first lengths along a first axis and second lengths along a second axis are determined. The first lengths are respectively allotted to first-type subgroups, and the second lengths are respectively allotted to the second-t... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7777744 | Systems and methods for multiple equation graphing Various systems and methods for equation graphing are disclosed herein. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for graphing equations in a substantially real time environment. Such methods include receiving a first equation and a seco... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7757159 | Method of determining the projected area of a 2-D view of a component A method of determining a projected area of a component can include acquiring an image file having a component drawing. The component drawing of the image file can be superimposed onto a workspace. One of a component area and a non-component area can be shaded with ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7750908 | Focus plus context viewing and manipulation of large collections of graphs Methods, systems and computer readable media for visualizing a collection of graphs, wherein each of the graphs may be aligned along one axis of a visualization. All graphs are aligned with respect to the one axis. At least one metadata value per graph is aligned in... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7750909 | Ordering artists by overall degree of influence A graph of nodes and edges is used to represent artist influence between different artists. Each node of the graph represents an artist. An edge between two nodes represents an influence relationship between two artists. The relative influence between artists is com... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7750910 | Monitoring events in a computer network Monitoring events triggered by a computer network. Each event being provided with attribute values allocated to a given set of attributes, and providing an event display, determining a primary attribute and a corresponding display label of the events selected from t... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7728836 | Systems and methods for displaying time dependent information A method for displaying time dependent information includes displaying a time axis, wherein periods of time are displayed equidistantly on the time axis regardless of an actual time period being represented and providing a user interface allowing a user to scroll al... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7724256 | Fast graph cuts: a weak shape assumption provides a fast exact method for graph cuts segmentation Traditional graph cuts provides a powerful method for producing semi-automatic image/volume segmentation, but often exceed available computer power. Multi-level methods for coarsening images/volumes are disclosed that allow for faster processing and creation of grap... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7724257 | Systems, methods and computer program products for determining parameters for chemical synthesis The database is populated with target chemicals, corresponding listings of reagent chemicals, corresponding listings of equipment and corresponding listings of procedures. The database is then searched in response to user identification of a target chemical. In resp... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7719533 | Graph extraction labelling and visualization A technique is provided for modeling a network relationship via providing a graphical representation of the network relationship and labeling the graphical representation based on a symbol sequence. Further, one or more tools is provided by the present technique for... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7714862 | Dig-Cola: directed graph layout through constrained energy minimization A method and system for drawing directed graphs including receiving data coordinates associated with nodes for graphing, performing a constrained stress minimization, and outputting results of the constrained stress minimization and displaying the results on a visua... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714861 | Method of producing electronically readable documents with updatable pie charts A method for drawing pie charts illustrating comparative data on the display of a client computer in a client-server environment with horizontal parallel lines each having a height of one pixel. A circular or elliptical pie is first defined in an array of endpoints ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714863 | Multidimensional visualization of information and messages in a messaging system The invention relates to a method and a computer program for displaying a plurality of electronic messages in a message system with the electronic messages being called up from one or more directories for electronic messages. In this case, a multidimensional diagram... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714864 | Visual resource profiler for graphical applications A visual representation of performance data is displayed for a target application. The visual representation includes a visual indicator associated with a visual element of the target application. The visual indicator graphically illustrates a processing cost for th... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7710421 | Map data updating system A map data updating system is basically provided with a map distribution system and at least one map data updating device. The map distribution system includes a map data generating section and an information distributing section. The map data updating device is con... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7710420 | Method and system for graphically navigating among stored objects The invention is directed to a product life cycle management (PLM) system, comprising a database storing objects, preferably 3D objects, and relations between said objects. The PLM system provides a graphical user interface suitable for displaying to a user a graphi... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7705847 | Graph selection method Embodiments of the present invention provide a decision framework for selecting graph types based on attributes such as task, end-user, data-bound, and representational attributes. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for aiding a user in selec... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7701456 | System and method for assisted awareness A data feed is monitored to determine whether a condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, an alert is initiated to attract a user's attention. Thereafter, playback mode is entered causing the example system to playback a short period of time-compressed ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7696997 | Interactive graphical representation of a market for an electronic trading system Systems and methods for providing an interactive graphical representation of a market for an electronic trading system are provided. A graph may be displayed on a display of a workstation in an electronic trading system. In one example, the graph may include a curve... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7696996 | Laser scanning microscope apparatus A laser scanning microscope capable of quickly and accurately setting control values of control items for a microscope apparatus is provided. The control items and a time line are displayed along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, respectively. The laser scannin... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7692653 | System and method for presenting statistics A plane figure presents statistics relating to data items. The plane figure includes multiple wedges which categorize a set of data items into base subsets of data items. A ring with a ring radius is displayed, and the ring radius represents a measure for at least o... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7688322 | System and method for data visualization using a synchronous display of sequential time data and on-map planning A system and method is provided for coordinating display of synchronized spatial information and time-variant information on a visual interface as a visual representation of a multi-dimensional planned process. The system and method comprise a data store configured ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7683902 | Method to visualize performance data of a multi-layered state diagram A method of enhancing a display of performance data in a hierarchical state diagram includes measuring a processing time P(t) for each transition action code T(t) of each hierarchical level of the hierarchical state diagram, measuring a processing time P(t) for each... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7667701 | Intelligent positioning of items in a tree map visualization A system for displaying a tree map visualization including a processor, a memory device, and program code resident in the memory device. The program code is executable by the processor to prioritize data in a data set so as to associate a priority with respective el... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7663626 | Method and apparatus for providing a network traffic composite graph A method and apparatus for providing network traffic composite graphs for packet networks are disclosed. The graph enables analysts to visually determine the relative size of an event in relation to other traffic activity. For example, a user or a network analyst cr... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7663627 | Graphic drawing program, method, and apparatus A graphic drawing apparatus for drawing a graphic representation in which a plurality of evaluation objects are drawn by lines connecting scores with respect to a plurality of evaluation items executes a drawing-position adjusting to adjust drawing positions for eac... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7663624 | Report generating method and apparatus A method, apparatus and computer program having instructions for storing information in an oscilloscope is provided. The method comprises the steps of storing a screen display in a predetermined format, storing one or more configuration settings associated with the ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7663625 | Collaborative design A method, system and apparatus for use in computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management. An efficient, non-centralized communications framework makes “synchronous” collaborative design possible. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7659895 | Multidimensional visualization method Multi-dimensional objects or data may be represented in two dimensions, thereby facilitating understanding of the information or data. This reduction in the number of dimensions is accomplished by constructing unit vectors corresponding to the dimensions, in which t... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7656404 | Line trimming and arrow head placement algorithm A system and method sets display characteristics of a workflow diagram of a launch screen associated with a software application. In one embodiment, the system and method receives user input regarding a configuration of the software application, determines at least ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7656405 | System and method for generating circular layout graphs A system and method for identifying a plurality of nodes for a circular layout, each of the plurality of nodes to be connected via an edge to at least one other of the plurality of nodes, fixing all of the plurality of nodes on a unit circle, except for one of the n... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7643029 | Method and system for automated visual comparison based on user drilldown sequences A method for presenting data comprises receiving the data; and deriving a multi-level dynamic hierarchical structure for the data based on drilldown sequences input from a user, wherein the drilldown sequences automatically compute a graphical visual comparison of t... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7639256 | System and method for displaying graphs A system and method for displaying graphs on a computer display organize the data and axes of the display hierarchically. The user is allowed to select which levels of the hierarchy are to be displayed, thereby controlling the look of the display. Data at lower hier... | 12/29/2009 |
