A Spatial Constraint Model for Manipulating Static Visualizations
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Can Liu, Yu Zhang, Cong Wu, Chen Li, Xiaoru YuanAuthors Info & Claims
Can Liu, Yu Zhang, Cong Wu, Chen Li, Xiaoru YuanAuthors Info & ClaimsArticle No.: 12, Pages 1 - 29
Abstract
We introduce a spatial constraint model to characterize the positioning and interactions in visualizations, thereby facilitating the activation of static visualizations. Our model provides users with the capability to manipulate visualizations through operations such as selection, filtering, navigation, arrangement, and aggregation. Building upon this conceptual framework, we propose a prototype system designed to activate pre-existing visualizations by imbuing them with intelligent interactions. This augmentation is accomplished through the integration of visual objects with forces. The instantiation of our spatial constraint model enables seamless animated transitions between distinct visualization layouts. To demonstrate the efficacy of our approach, we present usage scenarios that involve the activation of visualizations within real-world contexts.
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Published: 24 June 2024
Online AM: 11 April 2024
Accepted: 19 March 2024
Revised: 29 December 2023
Received: 22 February 2023
Published in TIIS Volume 14, Issue 2
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