Patent ID: 7373613
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for displaying a comparison result of at least two data structures organized in respective directory trees on a graphic display unit, wherein each of a first directory tree that is compared with a second directory tree is formed in a hierarchical arrangement of files, folders or a combination of files and folders, the method comprising: comparing the files or folders of the first directory tree with the second directory tree for which a comparison is desired to evaluate structural or content differences between the compared files or folders; forming a single result directory tree in which the structural or content differences between the compared files or folders are displayed on each of a plurality of upper levels of the result directory tree by predefined graphic markings; and displaying the single result directory tree on the graphic display unit, wherein the predefined graphic markings indicate origin of difference of the compared files or folders.