Patent ID: 7596763
Filing Date: 2009-09-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for automatically generating and displaying three-dimensional objects in a three-dimensional environment of a graphical user interface, said method comprising: providing a taxonomy table, said taxonomy table setting out at least primary classifications based on a first set of properties and secondary classifications within said primary classifications and based on a second set of properties, said taxonomy table further setting out shapes of three-dimensional objects to represent each primary classification and how each of said three-dimensional objects will be deformed to represent each secondary classification, said taxonomy table being one of a pre-programmed taxonomy table and a custom-designed taxonomy table; providing a file having a plurality of properties; generating by a primary classifier a particular three-dimensional object to be used as a selection tool for said file, wherein said generating is performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table; deforming by a secondary classifier said particular three-dimensional object in a particular manner, wherein said deforming is performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table; and embedding said particular three-dimensional object, as generated by said primary classifier and deformed by said secondary classifier, in said three-dimensional environment of said graphical user interface as said selection tool for said file so as to provide a user with visual cues regarding said file prior to selection.