Dynamic graphical analysis of network data
CA 2017974 C · Owner: Wilks, Allan R. · Inventors: Miller, Eileen O.; Wilks, Allan R.; Eick, Stephen G.
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A computer is provided with the facility to display in map form directed data, associated with respective nodes. The operation of the mapping facility is initiated in response to the user entering an appropriate command. Specifically responsive to, the command, the computer displays a plurality of symbols representing respective ones of the nodes such that those symbols which exchange data are connected to one another by a displayed link formed from two half-line segments each indicative of the direction and level of data associated with its respective symbol. In addition a, plurality of tools are displayed for controlling the parameters used in the display of the symbols and links. For …
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- Filed May 31, 1990 and granted June 16, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 31, 2010.
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