These are visualization tools that I have created for revealing relationships in product development databases. I'm currently running user tests with the patent viz tool, so it is password protected.
WARNING: These java applets requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or better. It will not run with Netscape. You will also need to give the browser unrestricted access in the Java Security preferences. Unfortunately, the method for changing settings is different for every platform. I have written up instructions for changing the setting on an infosheet along with instructions for using the program. If you have trouble, let me know and I'll try and help. -Julie jayang@mit.edu
Patent Viz Infosheet (pdf format)
Patent Database Visualization Tool (for IBM database) (990x575) updated 2/28/99
Patent Database Visualization Tool (for IBM database) (760x440) updated 2/28/99
Patent Database Visualization Tool (for USPTO database) (990x575)
Patent Database Visualization Tool (for USPTO database) (760x440)
Visualization of the Product Development Process
(Design Structure Matrix information)
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