Logical structure-based document navigation

    公开(公告)号:US12147645B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-19

    申请号:US14187994

    申请日:2014-02-24

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    Inventor: Michael Glueck

    Abstract: Embodiments include a method for navigating an electronic document. The method includes displaying a navigation pane that includes a group of logical document elements associated with the electronic document. The method also includes detecting a first user input. The method further includes determining that the first user input is configured to select a first logical document element included in the group of logical document elements. The method also includes selecting the first logical document element based on the first user input. The method further includes navigating to a portion of the document associated with the first logical document element. Embodiments also include a system and a computer-readable medium for navigating an electronic document.

    Techniques for mixed-initiative visualization of data

    公开(公告)号:US11663235B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-30

    申请号:US15441219

    申请日:2017-02-23

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    Abstract: In various embodiments, a visualization engine generates graphs that facilitate sense making operations on data sets. A graph includes nodes that are associated with a data set and edges that represent relationships between the nodes. In operation, the visualization engine computes pairwise similarities between the nodes. Subsequently, the visualization engine computes a layout for the graph based on the pairwise similarities and user-specified constraints. Finally, the visualization engine renders a graph for display based on the layout, the nodes, and the edges. Advantageously, by interactively specifying constraints and then inspecting the topology of the automatically generated graph, the user may efficiently explore salient aspects of the data set.

    Banded sliders for obtaining values from users

    公开(公告)号:US10739973B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US15277951

    申请日:2016-09-27

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a banded slider application obtains values from users via a banded slider. In operation, the banded slider application generates a banded slider that includes multiple sections. Notably, the interior of a section included in the banded slider is visually distinguishable from an interior of another section that is adjacent to the section. Subsequently, the banded slider application performs operation(s) to display the banded slider and, in response, receives a user selection of a location along the banded slider. The banded slider application then computes a specified value based on the location. Advantageously, empirical evidence shows that the banded slider enables precise and/or repeatable specification of values without inducing bias associated with an inherent propensity for users to select locations that are at or near the decorations (e.g., tick marks) along conventional sliders.

    Node-centric analysis of dynamic networks

    公开(公告)号:US10142198B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-27

    申请号:US15144627

    申请日:2016-05-02

    Applicant: Autodesk, Inc.

    Abstract: A network analysis engine is configured to generate a network timeline that represents time-varying connectivity between nodes of the network over a time interval. The network timeline includes a sequence of network snapshots that illustrate links between nodes at specific, sequential sub-intervals of time. The network analysis engine is configured to organize the network timeline in order to reveal certain characteristics of the nodes in the network and the network as a whole. Based on these characteristics, the network can be optimized to improve overall network operation.

    User interface navigation elements for navigating datasets

    公开(公告)号:US09841889B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-12

    申请号:US13802588

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/04855 G06F3/04847 G06F2203/04806

    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a data navigation engine that generates user interface navigation elements for navigation large and expanding datasets. The user interface navigation elements may include a pivot control zoom slider for adjusting the data resolution with respect to different zoom pivot locations, an interactive ruler for consistent visual feedback and navigation of intervals of data within the dataset, a context bar for viewing the data proximate to a current view, and a multi-scale slider for repositioning the dataset within the current view. These user interface navigation elements provide the end-user with consistent control and visual feedback while navigating the dataset, independent of the size of the dataset or the portion of the dataset displayed within the current view. Therefore, large and expanding datasets can be navigated more effectively relative to prior art approaches.

    User interface navigation elements for navigating datasets

    公开(公告)号:US09996244B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-12

    申请号:US13802527

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/04855 G06F3/0482 G06F2203/04806

    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a data navigation engine that generates user interface navigation elements for navigation large and expanding datasets. The user interface navigation elements may include a pivot control zoom slider for adjusting the data resolution with respect to different zoom pivot locations, an interactive ruler for consistent visual feedback and navigation of intervals of data within the dataset, a context bar for viewing the data proximate to a current view, and a multi-scale slider for repositioning the dataset within the current view. These user interface navigation elements provide the end-user with consistent control and visual feedback while navigating the dataset, independent of the size of the dataset or the portion of the dataset displayed within the current view. Therefore, large and expanding datasets can be navigated more effectively relative to prior art approaches.

    User interface navigation elements for navigating datasets

    公开(公告)号:US09934488B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US13802545

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 G06F3/04847

    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a data navigation engine that generates user interface navigation elements for navigation large and expanding datasets. The user interface navigation elements may include a pivot control zoom slider for adjusting the data resolution with respect to different zoom pivot locations, an interactive ruler for consistent visual feedback and navigation of intervals of data within the dataset, a context bar for viewing the data proximate to a current view, and a multi-scale slider for repositioning the dataset within the current view. These user interface navigation elements provide the end-user with consistent control and visual feedback while navigating the dataset, independent of the size of the dataset or the portion of the dataset displayed within the current view. Therefore, large and expanding datasets can be navigated more effectively relative to prior art approaches.

    Example-based ranking techniques for exploring design spaces

    公开(公告)号:US11669220B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-06

    申请号:US15925631

    申请日:2018-03-19

    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

    Abstract: In various embodiments, a ranking application automatically ranks designs included in a design space based on user preference(s). The ranking application determines that a first design included in the design space is a first positive example of user preference(s). The ranking application then computes a score associated with a second design that is also included in the design space based on a first attribute value and a second attribute value. The first attribute value is associated with both the first design and an attribute and the second value is associated with both the second design and the attribute. Subsequently, the ranking application orders the designs based on the first score and a second score associated with the second design to generate a ranked list of designs. The ranking application then displays the ranked list of designs via a graphical user interface to facilitate exploration of the design space.

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