Title:	FLOATING LABELS: IMPROVING DYNAMICS OF INTERACTIVE LABELING APPROACHES
Author(s):	Hilko Cords , Martin Luboschik , Heidrun Schumann
ISBN:	978-972-8924-84-3
Editors:	Yingcai Xiao, Tomaz Amon and Piet Kommers
Year:	2009
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Interactive Labeling, Animated Labels.
Type:	Short Paper
First Page:	235
Last Page:	238
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The fastest existing labeling-algorithms allow the labeling of thousands of objects within a few milliseconds on today’s desktop computers. Thus, it is possible to recalculate the labeling in dynamic scenes for every frame as it is demanded in interactive scenarios like information visualization. The main problem in such dynamic labeling environments is the lack of frame-to-frame coherence. Topology of label positions can change dramatically between consecutive frames — resulting in flickering and popping artifacts. Hence, visual label tracking becomes difficult and usability suffers. This short paper presents a universal approach for solving these problems by the use of animations — without manipulating the underlying labeling algorithm.
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