Method and apparatus for providing a graphical depiction of events

摘要

A method and apparatus for providing a graphical depiction of events are provided. According to the present invention, a time line or path along which a plurality of images or text may be arranged is provided. Images are selected by selecting a theme, and then an image grouped under the selected themes. Subthemes and sub-subthemes may additionally be provided to further subdivide images and facilitate the location and selection of the desired image. User entered text may be associated with a selected image. The present invention allows graphical depictions of events, and in particular depictions of a chronology of events, to be constructed.