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This paper proposes a framework for the construction of a 3D information access space that supports users to intuitively access large amounts of information. To cope with a large set of database records, we need a dynamic method for organizing and accessing records through multiple different views, such as topological, temporal, categorical, hierarchical and alphabetical views. In the proposed information space architecture, each record is visualized together with its related views, called facets. Each facet is provided as a 3D window-like component that displays a relevant information space on its surface and works as an entrance gate to the space. Through facet components, we can catch a glimpse of more detailed or related information spaces. We can also access relevant records by diving into arbitrarily chosen one of these spaces. Users can dynamically edit these multiple views in order to change the navigation and visualization functions by directly selecting and manipulating facet components.
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Ohigashi, M., Tanaka, Y. (2005). 3D Space Framework for the Multi-facet Accessing of Database Records. In: Grieser, G., Tanaka, Y. (eds) Intuitive Human Interfaces for Organizing and Accessing Intellectual Assets. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3359. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-32279-5_10
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