The document is a United States patent (US 6,639,614 B1) granted to Stephen Michael Kosslyn and Glerglo Gants for a method of visualizing multi-variate data using ecologically valid stimuli. The method involves using combinations of images and sounds to represent data changes, facilitating natural recognition of patterns. The patent describes the use of icons, such as flowers, to represent data sets, with elements like petal number and color indicating data changes. Sounds are used to signal data changes, with variations in loudness and type indicating the magnitude and direction of changes. The method aims to exploit human cognitive abilities for pattern recognition in large data sets.
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