John D Timlin

US Patent:

52281191, Jul 13, 1993

Filed:

Nov 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/608337

Inventors:

Ted W. Mihalisin - Ambler PA
John Timlin - Philadelphia PA
Edward T. Gawlinski - Horsham PA
John W. Schwegler - Philadelphia PA

Assignee:

Temple University - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G06F 314
G06F 700

US Classification:

395118

Abstract:

A method and system for displaying a function in two dimensions where the function is made up of numerous independent variables and at least one dependent variable. A new independent variable value can be defined having values which correspond to the multiple dependent variables. The variable values are read into a computer and the independent variables are then ranked by the user from fastest- to slowest-running variable. Each dependent variable corresponding to the new independent variable is plotted along the Y-axis. The independent variable values are plotted along the X-axis in a hierarchical manner. The hierarchical manner involves a nesting of fastest-running variables within slower-running variables. Rectangles are then drawn to correspond to each variable value. Each rectangle horizontally encloses the faster-running variables associated with it.

US Patent:

RE368407, Aug 29, 2000

Filed:

Jul 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/497994

Inventors:

Ted W. Mihalisin - Ambler PA
John Timlin - Jenkintown PA
Edward T. Gawlinski - Hatboro PA
John W. Schwegler - Philadelphia PA

Assignee:

Temple University - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G06F 314

US Classification:

345140

Abstract:

A method and system for displaying a function in two dimensions where the function is made up of numerous independent variables and at least one dependent variable. A new independent variable value can be defined having values which correspond to the multiple dependent variables. The variable values are read into a computer and the independent variables are then ranked by the user from fastest- to slowest-running variable. Each dependent variable corresponding to the new independent variable is plotted along the Y-axis. The independent variable values are plotted along the X-axis in a hierarchical manner. The hierarchical manner involves a nesting of fastest-running variables within slower-running variables. Rectangles are then drawn to correspond to each variable value. Each rectangle horizontally encloses the faster-running variables associated with it.

Author:

John Timlin

ISBN #:

0868050113