The Perspective Wall

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The Perspective Wall
Ahmed S. Sidky and Ganesh Panchanathan
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Sneak Peak !!!
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For What ??

• For linearly-structured data ( 1-D ) Examples
  of linear data
• Chronological
• Alphabetical

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Example !!!
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Problems ???

• Obstacles to visualize linear information
• Large amount of info.
• Difficulty to accommodate the extreme aspect
  ratio of linear structure on the screen

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Perspective Wall vs. Fisheye
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I dont have a clue ???
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The Boring Part !!!I Know but I have to say it
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Example File System
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Example Best Implementation ( I think )
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Example Off the Edge
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Summary

• Fold a 2-D Layout into a 3D Wall
• Uses a Central Region for viewing Details and 2
  perspective regions for viewing context ( Human
  Eye )

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Pros and Cons

• Pros
• Space Effective
• Detail Context
• View Adjusted smoothly
• Easy to use

• Cons
• 3D Hardware may be needed

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Questions ???
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Thanks