US5043920A
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Multi-dimension visual analysis
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1989-09-20
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Granted: 1991-08-27
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Expires: 2009-09-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved technique for processing large amounts of information and displaying that information graphically. The graphic display focuses attention to suspect areas employing colors and shading techniques to quickly focus the user's attention to problem areas. Multidimensional objects clearly convey global information concerning circuits employing millions of networks of electrical characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Malm
- 👤 Charles L. Meiley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0487; G06F3/0489; G06F30/00; G06F30/30; G06F30/32; G06F30/33; G06F3/04897
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Method for analyzing circuit network information graphically on a graphic display device employing a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) sorting the circuit network information and assigning a starting x,y point on the graphic display device to a particular physical position; (c) determining a time window of interest; and (d) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Method for analyzing circuit network information graphically on a graphic display device employing a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) sorting the circuit network information and assigning a starting x,y point on the graphic display device to a particular physical position; (c) determining a time window of interest; and (d) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of averaging the circuit network information and dynamically presenting multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device representative of the averaged circuit network information.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of testing for a transition in the circuit network information and changing display colors in the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device on detection of a transition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of plotting a line segment value from a last transition in the circuit network information in three-dimensional space as the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising displaying a three-dimensional figure representative of the circuit network information as the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of selecting some circuit network information as the multi-dimensional visual indicia to display on the graphic display device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of selecting a perspective to view the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of correlating the time window of interest with a spacial raster display rate to display on the graphic display device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of displaying steady state circuit network information by overlaying colors on the graphic display device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus for analyzing circuit network information graphically on a graphic display device employing a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) means for sorting the circuit network information and assigning a starting x,y point on the graphic display device to a particular physical position; (c) means for determining a time window of interest; and (d) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus for analyzing circuit network information graphically on a graphic display device employing a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) means for sorting the circuit network information and assigning a starting x,y point on the graphic display device to a particular physical position; (c) means for determining a time window of interest; and (d) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for averaging the circuit network information and dynamically presenting multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device representative of the averaged circuit network information.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for testing for a transition in the circuit network information and changing display colors in the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device on detection of a transition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for plotting a line segment value from a last transition in the circuit network information in three-dimensional space as the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for displaying a three-dimensional figure representative of the circuit network information as the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for selecting some circuit network information as the multi-dimensional visual indicia to display transparently on the graphic display device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for selecting a perspective to view the multi-dimensional visual indicia on the graphic display device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for correlating the time window of interest with a spacial raster display rate to display on the graphic display device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10, further comprising means for displaying steady state circuit network information by overlaying colors on the graphic display device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
70 words
Method for analyzing circuit network information graphically employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) determining a time window of interest; and (c) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
70 words
Method for analyzing circuit network information graphically employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) determining a time window of interest; and (c) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
72 words
Method for analyzing time dependent state information employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of the time dependent state information; (b) determining a time window of interest; and (c) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the time dependent state information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
72 words
Method for analyzing time dependent state information employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of the time dependent state information; (b) determining a time window of interest; and (c) displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the time dependent state information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
73 words
Apparatus for analyzing circuit network information graphically employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) means for determining a time window of interest; and (c) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
73 words
Apparatus for analyzing circuit network information graphically employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of select circuit state information; (b) means for determining a time window of interest; and (c) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the circuit network information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
75 words
Apparatus for analyzing time dependent state information employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of the time dependent state information; (b) means for determining a time window of interest; and (c) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the time dependent state information on the three dimensional display.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
75 words
Apparatus for analyzing time dependent state information employing a three dimensional display having a plurality of multi-dimensional visual indicia on the three dimensional display, comprising: (a) means for selecting a multi-dimensional visual indicia representative of the time dependent state information; (b) means for determining a time window of interest; and (c) means for displaying the multi-dimensional visual indicia correlating the time window of interest and the time dependent state information on the three dimensional display.
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