USER INTERFACE NAVIGATION ELEMENTS FOR NAVIGATING DATASETS

摘要

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.

主权项

1. The method for navigating data included in a large data set, the method comprising:
determining one or more different data intervals that repeat at least once in a portion of the data set displayed in a current view of the data set at an active zoom level; receiving a scroll event based on user input; determining whether the scroll event comprises a step operation or a pan operation; and if the scroll event comprises a step operation, then stepping a next portion of the data set through the current view based on a first data interval included in the one or more different data intervals, or if the scroll event comprises a pan operation, then panning a next portion of the data set through the current view.