Title :
A continuously variable zoom for navigating large hierarchical networks
Author :
Dill, John ; Bartram, Lyn ; Ho, Albert ; Henigman, Frank
Author_Institution :
Centre for Syst. Sci., Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC, Canada
Abstract :
We present the continuous zoom, a distorted view method for displaying hierarchically-organized, two-dimensional networks. The method is suitable for large networks, such as those found in interfaces to complex supervisory control systems. The continuous zoom shows detail in context, unlike simple pan and zoom techniques, and allows for more than one focus point, unlike fisheye viewing. The algorithm and variations are described
Keywords :
computerised control; graphical user interfaces; GUI; complex supervisory control systems; continuously variable zoom; distorted view method; hierarchically-organized two-dimensional network display; interfaces; large hierarchical network navigation; Complex networks; Eyes; Graphics; Laboratories; Multimedia systems; Navigation; Real time systems; Roads; Supervisory control; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1994. Humans, Information and Technology., 1994 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2129-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1994.399869
