Dynamic visual statistical data display navigation system and method for limited display device

Abstract

Embodiments include methods for distributing visual display information related to a plurality of items to one or more display devices, and methods for rendering visual display information related to a plurality of items by a display device. Embodiments also comprise display devices, servers, and computer-readable media embodying one or more of these methods. Embodiments display of large data sets and associated statistics, such as trading activity of securities or other business statistics, on devices with limited-size display screen, e.g. smartphone or tablet. Embodiments enable visual navigation of large dynamic data sets via relative and absolute contextual statistics. Embodiments combine dynamic visual displays with a multi-tiered navigation structure, supporting more effective information gathering and processing across a variety of users with different objectives. Embodiments provide more relevant, individualized user experience through flexibility to observe patterns, correlation, and contextuality, and to explore subsections of the data quickly via unique navigation paths.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . A method of navigating a display of statistical data, comprising:
 displaying on a display device a plurality of icons, wherein
 each one of the plurality of icons corresponds to one of a plurality of items of a similar type, 
 the plurality of icons are grouped into a plurality of display regions, each one of the plurality of display regions comprising a plurality of icons, 
 each icon has a first display parameter, wherein the first display parameter is substantially the same for each one of the plurality icons, 
 each icon has a second display parameter, wherein the second display parameter is substantially the same for each one of the plurality icons, and 
 each icon has a variable display parameter, wherein the variable display parameter for each icon changes to reflect a change in the value of a datum concerning the icon's corresponding item; 
   enhancing the display of the icons comprising a particular display region, in response to receiving a signal indicating the selection of the particular display region; and   displaying a first set of additional data relating to one of the plurality of items, in response to receiving a signal indicating the selection of one of the plurality of icons corresponding to the one of the plurality of items.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein each icon is a colored tile of substantially the same size. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first display parameter is shape, the second display parameter is size, and the variable display parameter is color. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the display device comprises a touch screen interface. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the signal indicating the selection of the particular display region comprises a zoom in signal from the touch screen interface indicating at least one of selection of an icon grouped within the particular display region and selection of a display area within the particular display region. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein enhancing the display of the icons in the particular display region comprises at least one of displaying only the icons in the particular display region, increasing the size of icons in the particular display region, and darkening the icons outside of the particular display region. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein enhancing the display of the icons in the particular display region comprises enlarging each icon and displaying only the selected display region. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the signal indicating the selection of the particular icon comprises a zoom in signal from the touch screen interface indicating at least one of selection of the particular icon and selection of a display area comprising the particular icon. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 22 , further comprising displaying the plurality of display regions in response to receiving a zoom out signal from the touch screen interface. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first set of additional data concerning the corresponding item includes one or more of price data, volume data, news, and identifying information. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the variable display parameter changes when the datum is dynamically updated. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the display device has a limited display size. 
     
     
         31 - 48 . (canceled) 
     
     
         49 . A method for distributing a visual display of statistical data related to a plurality of items of a similar type to one or more devices, comprising:
 receiving current performance data for the plurality of items;   combining the current performance data with historical performance data to create updated performance data for the plurality of items;   storing the updated performance data as historical performance data for the plurality of items;   generating based on the updated performance data a plurality of display information files comprising a configuration file and a plurality of time series files for each of the plurality of items; and   writing the plurality of display information files to a data store where each display information file is individually accessible to the one or more devices, wherein:   the configuration file comprises information related to when each of the plurality of display information files was last updated, and   the plurality of time series files for each item comprises information that enables visual display of a plurality of times series for that item, with each time series corresponding to a different temporal duration.   
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of time series files for each item do not comprise graphical images. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of display information files further comprise a historical comparison file and a static information file. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of time series files for each item comprises a historical information file for each item and a current information file for each item. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of items comprises securities. 
     
     
         54 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of items comprises individuals or groups of individuals performing the same or a similar task or job. 
     
     
         55 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the plurality of items comprises elements or parts of one or more systems used for a particular purpose. 
     
     
         56 - 93 . (canceled)