公开(公告)号：US09933911B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US13069015

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Mary Czerwinski ,  Greg Smith ,  Brian Meyers ,  Patrick Markus Baudisch ,  George G. Robertson ,  Daniel C. Robbins

Inventor： Mary Czerwinski ,  Greg Smith ,  Brian Meyers ,  Patrick Markus Baudisch ,  George G. Robertson ,  Daniel C. Robbins

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: A system and method for managing software application windows in a graphical user interface having a desktop and taskbar display area are provided. Each instantiated program is represented as one or more graphical windows in the desktop and as a control tile in the taskbar. Control tiles are grouped into control tile groups that facilitate organization and single access control. Project control tile groups allow the grouping of multiple software applications. Additionally, minimized control tile group layout and state may be preserved and previewed prior to being restored.

公开(公告)号：US08810595B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US12146671

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: Morten Holm-Peterson ,  Christian Olaf Abeln ,  Thomas Michael Casey ,  Stella Yick Chan ,  Benjamin L. Chronister ,  Ian Michael Dunmore ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  David Francis Gainer ,  Alexandre Gorev ,  Barry J. Givens ,  Murali A. Krishnan ,  Bongshin Lee ,  Kelley T. Maves ,  George G. Robertson ,  Brian S. Ruble ,  Gregory D. Schechter ,  Curtis G. Wong ,  Jason Joseph Weber

Inventor： Morten Holm-Peterson ,  Christian Olaf Abeln ,  Thomas Michael Casey ,  Stella Yick Chan ,  Benjamin L. Chronister ,  Ian Michael Dunmore ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  David Francis Gainer ,  Alexandre Gorev ,  Barry J. Givens ,  Murali A. Krishnan ,  Bongshin Lee ,  Kelley T. Maves ,  George G. Robertson ,  Brian S. Ruble ,  Gregory D. Schechter ,  Curtis G. Wong ,  Jason Joseph Weber

IPC: G06G5/00 ,  G06G3/04 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G09G5/22 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F17/22 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06T11/60

CPC classification number: G06F8/34 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F8/71 ,  G06F17/2288 ,  G06F17/30595 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can support a declarative model-based approach to designing, constructing, and rendering visualizations. By complying with a declarative descriptor, components can be readily customized by way of modifications to the model—declaratively specifying suitable features, behaviors, appearances and so forth. The descriptors that conform to the model can also facilitate connecting to various data sources and performing data transformation operations. Moreover, the descriptors that conform to the model can declaratively specify relationships based upon a scene layout. Accordingly, the architecture can further describe the scene layout and provide features based upon the layout.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题涉及可以支持基于声明的基于模型的方法来设计，构建和呈现可视化的架构。 通过符合声明性描述符，可以通过对模型的修改（声明性地指定合适的特征，行为，外观等）来容易地定制组件。 符合该模型的描述符还可以方便连接到各种数据源并执行数据转换操作。 此外，符合模型的描述符可以根据场景布局声明性地指定关系。 因此，架构可以进一步描述场景布局并且基于布局提供特征。

公开(公告)号：US08497863B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12477926

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Yin Xie ,  Chris D. Karkanias ,  George G. Robertson

Inventor： Yin Xie ,  Chris D. Karkanias ,  George G. Robertson

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06N99/005 ,  G06T11/206

Abstract: Described is a technology for reducing the layout complexity of a graph, e.g., an STT graph. Nodes with similar incoming and outgoing links are grouped as candidate groupings to possibly be clustered. For each candidate grouping, if the nodes in the candidate grouping and/or the candidate grouping meet clustering criteria, the candidate grouping is clustered into a clustered node. The criteria may include user-specified parameters directed towards the nodes and/or the candidate groupings. For example, a node is removed from a group if the number of incoming links thereto or the number of outgoing links therefrom exceed maximum incoming and outgoing parameter values, respectively. A group is only clustered if the number of nodes therein meets a minimum size parameter.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于降低图形的布局复杂性的技术，例如STT图。 具有相似输入和输出链接的节点被分组为可能被聚集的候选分组。 对于每个候选分组，如果候选分组和/或候选分组中的节点满足聚类标准，则将候选分组聚类成聚类节点。 标准可以包括针对节点和/或候选分组的用户指定的参数。 例如，如果分组的输入链路的数量或其出站链路的数目分别超过最大输入和输出参数值，则从组中移除节点。 如果组中的节点数满足最小大小参数，则组仅聚集。

公开(公告)号：US08446412B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12146483

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: George G. Robertson ,  Roland Fernandez ,  Danyel Fisher ,  Bongshin Lee

Inventor： George G. Robertson ,  Roland Fernandez ,  Danyel Fisher ,  Bongshin Lee

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G06T11/20

Abstract: A data trends static visualization system and method including a data trends static visualization diagram for statically visualizing changes in data. The data trends static visualization diagram is a multi-dimensional static diagram including plots of multiple data items, where each data item is a set of related data having associated nodes and links. Each node represents a data point of the data item and links are used to connect at least some of the nodes. The data trends static visualization diagram uses a variety of visualization components to accentuate data changes and indicate a direction (or flow) of data trends. The visualization components include a node opacity visualization component, a link opacity visualization component, and a node size visualization component. The data trends static visualization diagram includes a traces diagram, for plotting trace lines in one diagram, and a small multiples diagram, for plotting individual trace lines in multiple diagrams.

Abstract translation: 数据趋势静态可视化系统和方法包括数据趋势静态可视化图，用于静态可视化数据变化。 数据趋势静态可视化图是一个多维静态图，包括多个数据项的图，其中每个数据项是一组具有关联节点和链接的相关数据。 每个节点表示数据项的数据点，并且链接用于连接至少一些节点。 数据趋势静态可视化图使用各种可视化组件来强调数据更改并指示数据趋势的方向（或流）。 可视化组件包括节点不透明度可视化组件，链接不透明度可视化组件和节点大小可视化组件。 数据趋势静态可视化图包括一个轨迹图，用于在一个图中绘制轨迹线，以及一个小的倍数图，用于在多个图中绘制单个轨迹线。

公开(公告)号：US08364514B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US11426818

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Steven W. Macbeth ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  Brian R. Meyers ,  Desney S. Tan ,  George G. Robertson ,  Nuria M. Oliver ,  Oscar E. Murillo ,  Mary P. Czerwinski

Inventor： Steven W. Macbeth ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  Brian R. Meyers ,  Desney S. Tan ,  George G. Robertson ,  Nuria M. Oliver ,  Oscar E. Murillo ,  Mary P. Czerwinski

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  G06Q10/10

Abstract: A unique monitoring system and method is provided that involves monitoring user activity in order to facilitate managing and optimizing the utilization of various system resources. In particular, the system can monitor user activity, detect when users need assistance with their specific activities, and identify at least one other user that can assist them. Assistance can be in the form of answering questions, providing guidance to the user as the user completes the activity, or completing the activity such as in the case of taking on an assigned activity. In addition, the system can aggregate activity data across users and/or devices. As a result, problems with activity templates or activities themselves can be more readily identified, user performance can be readily compared, and users can communicate and exchange information regarding similar activity experiences. Furthermore, synchronicity and time-sensitive scheduling of activities between users can be facilitated and improved overall.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个独特的监控系统和方法，其中包括监控用户活动，以便于管理和优化各种系统资源的利用。 特别地，系统可以监视用户活动，检测何时用户需要其特定活动的协助，以及识别至少一个可以帮助他们的其他用户。 援助可以是回答问题的形式，在用户完成活动时向用户提供指导，或者完成活动，例如在进行分配的活动的情况下。 此外，系统可以跨用户和/或设备聚合活动数据。 因此，可以更容易地识别活动模板或活动本身的问题，可以容易地比较用户性能，并且用户可以传达和交换关于类似活动体验的信息。 此外，可以促进和改善用户之间的活动的同步性和时间敏感的调度。

公开(公告)号：US08214765B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12142889

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Morten Holm-Petersen ,  George G. Robertson ,  Christian Olaf Abeln ,  Thomas Michael Casey ,  Stella Yick Chan ,  Benjamin L. Chronister ,  Ian Michael Dunmore ,  Roland Fernandez ,  Danyel Fisher ,  David Francis Gainer ,  Alexandre Gorev ,  Ahmed Kamal ,  Matthew Jay Kotler ,  Murali R. Krishnan ,  Bongshin Lee ,  Greg Schechter ,  Curtis G. Wong

Inventor： Morten Holm-Petersen ,  George G. Robertson ,  Christian Olaf Abeln ,  Thomas Michael Casey ,  Stella Yick Chan ,  Benjamin L. Chronister ,  Ian Michael Dunmore ,  Roland Fernandez ,  Danyel Fisher ,  David Francis Gainer ,  Alexandre Gorev ,  Ahmed Kamal ,  Matthew Jay Kotler ,  Murali R. Krishnan ,  Bongshin Lee ,  Greg Schechter ,  Curtis G. Wong

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30554

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can construct a map for summarizing analyses with respect to data included in a database. In addition, the architecture can display the map in a special canvas area. Generally, the map is a hub-and-spoke-style map in which a hub is associated with an entity (e.g., a related set of records) included in a database. Likewise, the spokes are typically representative of operations (e.g., filter, join, transform) that act upon the hub/entity from which it extends. The map can aid with open-ended analysis on complex databases by recording and ordering competing hypotheses and can also further collaborative efforts with respect to analysis.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题涉及可以构建用于总结关于数据库中包括的数据的分析的映射的架构。 此外，架构可以在特殊的画布区域中显示地图。 通常，地图是中心辐射式地图，其中集线器与包括在数据库中的实体（例如，相关记录集）相关联。 类似地，轮辐通常代表作用于其延伸的集线器/实体的操作（例如，过滤器，连接，变换）。 该地图可以通过记录和排序竞争假设来帮助对复杂数据库进行开放式分析，并且还可以进一步分析分析工作。

公开(公告)号：US08065345B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12365834

申请日：2009-02-04

Applicant: George G. Robertson ,  Jason D. Carlson ,  Brian Scott Ruble ,  Sean Michael Boon ,  Jakob Peter Nielsen ,  David E. Heckerman ,  Joshua W. Lee ,  Christian Bernd Schormann ,  Barry James Givens

Inventor： George G. Robertson ,  Jason D. Carlson ,  Brian Scott Ruble ,  Sean Michael Boon ,  Jakob Peter Nielsen ,  David E. Heckerman ,  Joshua W. Lee ,  Christian Bernd Schormann ,  Barry James Givens

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L63/0861 ,  G06F17/30389 ,  G06F21/316 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2221/2101

Abstract: A visualization input system is provided. The system includes a visualization component that receives input gestures from a user (or users) and translates the gestures into one or more data manipulation commands. A distribution component receives the data manipulation commands and propagates data modifications across one or more databases in view of the commands. This includes a rights component that enables the data modifications to be implemented across the one or more databases.

Abstract translation: 提供可视化输入系统。 该系统包括从用户（或用户）接收输入手势并将手势转换成一个或多个数据操作命令的可视化组件。 分发组件接收数据操作命令，并根据命令在一个或多个数据库之间传播数据修改。 这包括允许在一个或多个数据库中实现数据修改的权限组件。

公开(公告)号：US20110107256A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12941454

申请日：2010-11-08

Applicant: George G. Robertson ,  Daniel Chaim Robbins

Inventor： George G. Robertson ,  Daniel Chaim Robbins

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F2203/04806

Abstract: A user interface is provided that includes a focused view of a task and a user interface object for a second task. If the object is selected, the user interface is fluidly zoomed into the object and then out from the object to focus on the second task. A user interface is also provided that includes a display area having a focus area and a periphery. If a task represented in the periphery is selected, the display area fluidly zooms into the task. The display area may be fluidly zoomed out of the task to show the focus area and periphery. A user interface is also provided that includes a 3D gallery with tasks represented in the gallery. If one of the tasks is selected, the user interface fluidly zooms into focus on the selected task. The user interface may fluidly zooms out of a task to reveal the gallery.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用户界面，其包括任务的聚焦视图和用于第二任务的用户界面对象。 如果选择了对象，则用户界面被流体地缩放到对象中，然后从对象中移出，以集中于第二个任务。 还提供了一种包括具有聚焦区域和外围的显示区域的用户界面。 如果选择在外围表示的任务，则显示区域会流畅地放大到任务中。 显示区域可以流畅地缩小任务以显示对焦区域和周边。 还提供了一个用户界面，其中包括一个具有在画廊中表示的任务的3D画廊。 如果选择了其中一个任务，则用户界面将流畅地缩放所选任务的焦点。 用户界面可以流畅地缩小任务以显示画廊。

公开(公告)号：US20100214299A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12772154

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: George G. Robertson ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  Morten Holm-Petersen

Inventor： George G. Robertson ,  Roland L. Fernandez ,  Morten Holm-Petersen

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G06T15/70

CPC classification number: G06T11/206 ,  G06T13/80

Abstract: A “Charting Animator” enhances computer-based charting/graphing systems by rendering dynamic animations of chart transitions. In general, when a user changes from one chart type to another, adds new data to a chart, or changes, sorts or deletes data, a new chart is generated to replace the old chart. Conventional charting systems simply replace the existing chart with the new chart. In contrast to conventional systems, the Charting Animator renders animated transitions that dynamically morph the original chart into the new chart. Consequently, these animations avoid abrupt changes that can disorient users. Examples of these animations include animating changes from one chart family to another (e.g., changing from a “Bar Chart” to a “Pie Chart”), animating changes from one chart type within a chart family to another chart type (e.g., changing 2D Bar Charts to 3D Bar Charts or Stacked Bar Charts), animating data changes, animating sorts, etc.

Abstract translation: “图表动画师”通过渲染图表转换的动态动画来增强基于计算机的图表/绘图系统。 通常，当用户从一个图表类型更改为另一个图表类型时，将新数据添加到图表，或更改，排序或删除数据，生成新图表以替换旧图表。 传统的图表系统只需用新图表替换现有图表。 与传统系统相比，Charting Animator呈现动态转换，将原始图表动态变形为新图表。 因此，这些动画可避免突然变化，从而使用户无法使用。 这些动画的例子包括动画从一个图表家族到另一个图表家族的变化（例如，从“条形图”变为“饼图”），将图表系列中的一种图表类型的变化动画化为另一种图表类型（例如，更改2D 酒吧图表到3D酒吧图表或堆叠酒吧图表），动画数据变化，动画类别等。

公开(公告)号：US07679624B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12257248

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: George G. Robertson ,  Patrick Markus Baudisch

Inventor： George G. Robertson ,  Patrick Markus Baudisch

IPC: G09G5/34

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: A system for displaying content, such as a computer's displayed desktop, to a user such that remote content may be easily accessed, is presented. An exemplary display system includes a preferred interaction area through which the user interacts with the displayed content. The display system detects a user's reposition action and repositions the displayed content on the display system according to the detected reposition action. A user may reposition any portion of the displayed content to any location within the preferred interaction area. That portion of the displayed content falling outside of the preferred interaction area is displayed according to the available display area outside of the preferred interaction area. The displayed content outside of the preferred interaction area may be scaled according to the available display area. Display areas uncovered by repositioning the displayed content may be displayed with empty space.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向用户显示诸如计算机显示的桌面的内容的系统，使得可以容易地访问远程内容。 示例性显示系统包括用户与显示的内容交互的优选交互区域。 显示系统检测用户的重新定位动作，并根据检测到的重新定位动作重新定位显示系统上显示的内容。 用户可以将所显示的内容的任何部分重新定位到优选交互区域内的任何位置。 根据优选交互区域之外的可用显示区域显示落在优选交互区域外的显示内容的部分。 优选交互区域之外的显示内容可以根据可用的显示区域进行缩放。 通过重新定位显示的内容而未覆盖的显示区域可能会以空白的空间显示。