Projection of software and integrated circuit diagrams into actual 3D space

摘要

The present invention is a technique of displaying in actual 3D space (i.e. not merely a 3D representation on a 2D surface) any type of diagram relating to software or integrated circuits that requires depth perception in order to be fully comprehended. The 3D space can be manipulated as desired, including but not limited to rotation, collapse/expand, and the ability of the user to enter the 3D space and view it from within.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for a three-dimensional projection of a set of objects onto a display supporting multiple depths, each object including an X axis, a Y axis, and a Z axis, comprising:
a) presenting a first subset of objects on the display at a first particular display depth, a functional object in said first subset of objects including a mapping element wherein said first subset of objects is selected from the set of objects; b) detecting a user selection of said mapping element triggering a projection event; and c) presenting, responsive to said projection event, a second subset of objects on the display at a second particular display depth different from said first particular display depth, wherein said second subset of objects is selected from the set of objects; wherein the three-dimensional projection includes a data model including the set of objects, said data model including a set of predetermined relationships between said first subset of objects and said second subset of objects wherein one or more relationships of said set of predetermined relationships are visualized by said presenting step c); wherein said data model includes a dynamic parallel processing model including a first plurality of processes within said first subset of objects, a second plurality of processes within said second subset of objects, and wherein said predetermined relationships includes communications between said processes of said first subset of objects and said second subset of objects.