The Tecate data space exploration utility

ABSTRACT

A new prototype, interactive visualization system is described which is designed to allow anyone to browse for and then visualize data within general data spaces. The prototype, called Tecate, capitalizes on the architectural strengths of current scientific visualization systems, network browsers like Mosaic, database management system front-ends, and on virtual reality systems. Tecate is able to browse for data contained in databases managed by database management systems, and it can browse for information contained in the World Wide Web. In addition, Tecate dynamically crafts user-interfaces and interactive visualizations of selected data-sets with the aid of an intelligent system. This system automatically maps most kinds of data into a virtual world that can be explored directly by end-users.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism
          Subjects: Virtual reality

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.4 Graphics Utilities
          Subjects: Graphics packages
      I.3.6 Methodology and Techniques
          Subjects: Interaction techniques

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Languages