The internet is a massive resource of information of myriad kinds. There is data relating to different domains, ideas, organizations and many more. For a layman, understanding the relationship and connection amongst these entities can be a confusing task. Hence, it helps to have a visual interface that perfectly describes the connection and linkages between them. Touch Graph is a new age system that facilitates a rich visual appeal to link diverse data collections.
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The concept behind it
TouchGraph gets its name from the graphical representation of the various data networks on the internet. By navigating through these graphical components the user is able to understand better, the aspects that make up the various networks and data elements online. Since navigation through a network is an inherently dynamic procedure it is crucial to make a user feel on control of the navigation. TouchGraph is able to accomplish this objective by the usage of static graphs that change in a predictable fashion, in a repeated pattern and a non-reversible manner. It is easy to remember the various data structures using TouchGraph as the visual imagery helps reinforce the memory of the user. One can create new images and navigate through existing images thus catering to the creative needs of a user and a designer online.
Discovering clusters of interconnected data
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Each Circle Represents a Website
The lines connecting the Circles represent other similar Related sites.
The beauty of TouchGraph is that it lets a user see at a single glance, that clusters of interrelated information on the internet. As soon as a user searches for something online TouchGraph will display graphical representations of all associated data groupings. Then, depending on what is of interest to the user he or she can accordingly navigate to a specific point of interest. Searches can be further refined by traversing to a specific data group or topic or can be made broad based by navigating to a higher level of the graph.
Wide range of information
TouchGraph is a versatile interface that enables users to search for information across remote and local databases. A variety of file formats are supported like XML, Excel etc. The shape, size and the colors of the graphical components provide the user a fair idea of the relationships, various categories and the associated importance and relevance. The layout technology of TouchGraph results in an aesthetically pleasing appearance that enables a user to make informed decisions about the patterns and relevance within data groups. Easy drag drop features enable users to move specific components of the graph to re-arrange the items to new orientations.
Search refinement options
TouchGraph provides various options to further refine a search. Various setting options and usage of filters can help users control what they want displayed on the graph interface. Based on attributes and type users can choose to hide or show nodes in the graphs. One can also choose to shift local view components into the larger graphical interface area.
Easy analysis
Using TouchGraph users can make informed choices on detection of data clusters on searches as well as online ranking. Various algorithms help in making such analysis possible. These tabular numerical analysis findings can be moved into excel file formats and images to create customized reports.
Check out the TouchGraph Google Browser live in action.
Other similar tools of Interest
TouchGraph Facebook Browser
TouchGraph Amazon Browser
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