Abstract: Techniques for displaying path-related information. Techniques are provided for generating and displaying graphical representations for a path. In one embodiment, a radial vector plot is generated and output for a path.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for analyzing sequential data. The sequential data can comprise a sequence of data points arranged in a particular order and thus representing a sequence. A number of such sequences can be analyzed, for example, to identify patterns or commonalities within the sequences or portions of sequences represented by the data. According to one embodiment, a method of identifying patterns in sequences of data points can comprise reading a set of sequential data. The sequential data can comprises a plurality of sequences and each of the plurality of sequences can represent an ordered sequence of tokens. A dotplot representing matches between each sequence of the plurality sequences can be generated. One or more patterns within the sequential data can then be identified based on the dotplot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for analyzing eye tracking data. The eye tracking data can represent a number of different scanpaths and can be analyzed, for example, to find patterns or commonality between the scanpaths. According to one embodiment, a method of analyzing eye tracking data can comprise receiving the eye tracking data which can include a plurality of scanpaths, each scanpath representing a sequence of regions of interest on a stimulus image. A dotplot can be generated and can include each of the plurality of scanpaths. One or more patterns within the eye tracking data can be identified based on the dotplot.

Abstract: Techniques for displaying path-related information. Techniques are provided for generating and displaying one or more graphical representations for a path. In one embodiment, a radial histogram is generated and output for a path.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for displaying sequential information representing a path. The sequential information can include a number of tokens representing a path. A representation of the tokens and path of the sequential information can be displayed. An instruction to adjust the representation of the path of the sequential information can be received. For example, instruction can comprise user instruction, including but not limited to a user manipulation of a slider control of a user interface through which the representation of the sequence is displayed. The displayed representation of the path of the sequential information can be updated based on and corresponding to the instruction. So for example, the user can click and drag or otherwise manipulate the slider control above and the displayed representation of the path can be expanded and/or contracted based on the user's movement of the slider control.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a decision framework for selecting graph types based on attributes such as task, end-user, data-bound, and representational attributes. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for aiding a user in selecting a graph type for a graph comprises receiving a selection of a graph type subset from the user, the graph type subset selected from a plurality of graph type subsets, the selection responsive to at least one task attribute corresponding to an intended use for the graph. The method further comprises generating a user interface to be displayed to the user, the user interface including an indication of at least one graph type in the selected graph type subset, an indication of at least one attribute, and an indication of whether the at least one graph type is appropriate in view of the at least one attribute, thereby providing guidance to the user in selecting an appropriate graph type.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable mediums are disclosed for viewing multiply-dimensioned data. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed which comprises displaying multiply-dimensioned data in a table format, the table format having a plurality of rows, a plurality of columns, and a plurality of cells displaying data, a first column of the plurality of columns including data having at least two hierarchical levels. Data for at least a first set of the plurality of cells is displayed in a graphical format, the first set including cells in the first column, the graphical format of the cells in the first set in the first column indicating a hierarchical level associated with the cell data and a mechanism is displayed for a first one of the rows to display at least one additional row having data in the first column associated with a lower hierarchical level of the first row data.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention provide for the rendering of data visualizations with minimal round-off errors. The data visualization method represents a dataset as graphical elements within a graphical layout area by performing layout of a data value within the dataset on the graphical layout area. The data value is positioned on the graphical layout area by determining a floating point position of the data value. A round-off error is calculated by casting the floating point position to an integer position on the graphical layout area. The round-off error is distributed to one or more subsequent data values that are yet to be positioned on the graphical layout area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a decision framework for selecting graph types based on attributes such as task, end-user, data-bound, and representational attributes. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for aiding a user in selecting a graph type for a graph comprises receiving a selection of a graph type subset from the user, the graph type subset selected from a plurality of graph type subsets, the selection responsive to at least one task attribute corresponding to an intended use for the graph. The method further comprises generating a user interface to be displayed to the user, the user interface including an indication of at least one graph type in the selected graph type subset, an indication of at least one attribute, and an indication of whether the at least one graph type is appropriate in view of the at least one attribute, thereby providing guidance to the user in selecting an appropriate graph type.

Abstract: A graphical condition builder is provided that presents a graphical representation of a search query. In an embodiment, the graphical condition builder presents a graphical and numerical preview indicating the size of the expected query results set. In an embodiment, a graphical preview is provided that includes graphical preview portions having a shape suggestive of a funnel. In an embodiment, the graphical condition builder supports formulating queries for both relational and multidimentional databases. In an embodiment, the graphical condition builder displays a textual indication of the type of logical operation being performed. In an embodiment, the graphical condition builder determines the type of logical operator to apply depending on the relative location of icons representing filter objects. In an embodiment, order dependent filters are available to the user. In an embodiment, the search query is represented by query steps, and multiple filter objects may be contained in each query step.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for receiving data associated with a user's eye movements when viewing an image. The received data is displayed in a tabular format on a first portion of a display device and displayed in a graphical format on a second portion of the display device.