Title :
A shape-based visual interface for text retrieval
Author :
Rohrer, Randall M. ; Sibert, John L. ; Ebert, David S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., George Washington Univ., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
We describe a shape-based visual interface for information retrieval and interactive exploration that exploits shape recognition. Our exploratory system uses procedurally generated shapes coupled with an underlying text-retrieval engine. A visual interface based on 3D shapes (glyphs) enhances traditional text-based queries and summarization. Our interface lets users visualize multidimensional relationships among documents and perceive more information than with conventional text-based interfaces. It promotes information overview and drill-down in support of analysis. Before describing our visual interface and application, we introduce information retrieval within the context of data mining and provide a brief overview of procedural shape generation. We then describe our current system and give a few relevant examples. Finally, we offer some ideas for future enhancements and direction
Keywords :
data mining; data visualisation; graphical user interfaces; information retrieval; 3D shapes; data mining; data visualization; glyphs; information overview; information retrieval; procedural shape generation; shape recognition; shape-based visual interface; summarization; text retrieval; text-based queries; text-retrieval engine; Data mining; Data visualization; Engines; Fractals; Information retrieval; Multidimensional systems; Shape control; Testing; Visual databases; Web search;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
