A Visualization System for Organizing and Sharing Research Information

A trade-off exists between the management of research information based on personal viewpoints and the sharing of it on a large scale. To resolve this, we have developed methods for managing research information. First, we propose use of a transition graph to visually express research information and the relationships among the information. Second, we describe a method that enables knowledge sharing on a large scale by converting research information expressed with a transition graph into a common view with specified constraints on their redrawing. Third, we discuss a research support system that applies the proposed methods.