Abstract: Sorting and displaying data objects is facilitated by displaying a collection of tags, each representing a respective data object, and each including identifying information for its respective data object. The organization of the tags with respect to one another is correlated with the organization of the data objects. Responsive to user input, the tags are displayed in a specified arrangement, and a new tag and an associated new data object associated with the new tag are created. A user is permitted to specify parameter values for the new data object, which is added to the existing data objects at a location that corresponds to a location of the new tag within the organization of the tags. The new data table thus includes the new data object arranged in order with the previous data objects as determined by the organization of the tags and the new tag.

Abstract: Improvements to computer-aided methodology of morphological analysis of a set of text data objects and associated graphic images. The methodology, named contextual data modeling (CDM), involves personal discovery of meaningful interrelations of parametric values and names of text data objects using automated permutation of a data table; plus viewing for each item listed on the table an integrated dialog box (item screen), containing the item's parametric data and other data; plus concurrent and coordinated display of the data table and graphic images associated with items on the data table. Near real time operation optimizes retention of perceived data in the computer user's short term working memory as reasoning leads to modeling (manipulating) the data, including editing and colorization, until the user's reasoning is reflected in the displayed data.

Abstract: A computer-aided methodology of morphological analysis of a set of text data objects and associated graphic images named contextual data modeling (CDM) involves personal discovery of meaningful interrelations of parametric values and names of text data objects using permutation of a data table; plus viewing, for each text data object listed in the table, an integrated dialog box (item screen), containing the text data object's parametric data and other data; plus viewing tags that represent at least some of the text data objects. Display of the item screens and tags may be concurrent and coordinated with display of text data objects in the data table. Near real time operation may serve to optimize retention of perceived data in a computer user's short term working memory as reasoning leads to modeling (manipulating) the data, including editing and colorization, until the user's reasoning is reflected in the displayed data.

Abstract: A method for a computer generated data table of parametric text data objects to be permuted based on automated sorting of a lesser number of parameters than are imaged on the data table.

Abstract: Method for automatic imaging of a plurality of dialog boxes that create computer records of text data objects displayed on data tables, in order to visually discover meaningful interrelations of data on said dialog boxes. The dialog boxes contain parametric data, other data related to the text data object, and fields for entry of distinguishing text and/or color markings for reference during automated imaging of a plurality of dialog boxes.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and article of manufacture of the present invention provide the ability to rapidly format and reformat tabular displays of records or text data objects organized according to the preferences of the user. The invention provides simplified, interactive means for naming categories or parameters associated with each text data object, for assigning values to each parameter for each text data object, and for constructing a sort order for displaying the text data objects. The features of the present invention allow a user, without need for specialized training or a user manual, rapidly to view the same or different sets of text data objects from differing perspectives, without cumbersome steps that could interrupt the user's line of thought.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and article of manufacture of the present invention provide the ability to rapidly format and reformat tabular displays, organized according to the preferences of the user, of records or text data objects that may have associated graphic images and/or audio files. The invention provides simplified, interactive means for naming categories or parameters associated with each text data object, for assigning values to each parameter for each text data object, for associating graphic images and/or audio files with each text data object, and for constructing a sort order for displaying a list of selected text data objects. The features of the present invention allow a user, without need for specialized training or a user manual, to rapidly view the same or different lists of text data objects from differing perspectives, without cumbersome steps that could interrupt the user's line of thought.