I'm keen to explore how hyperbolic trees can be used to for asset mapping and visualization on the DVD (in Browser mode) and perhaps contribute to the design of the State aesthetic.
Xreox patented the algorithm in the US which is why most punters have never seen them in use. I've asked Inxight if they'd let us use it for free in the demo.
http://www.inxight.com/products/sdks/st/
The OSS Hypertree project for a non-US audience (where software patenting is yet to take affect). I think this means you could sell Sanctuary in Europe with this but maybe not for long.
http://hypertree.sourceforge.net/
Tamara who helped write the book on this stuff. I've been playing with the H3 viewer she wrote for years.
Tamara Munzner, UBC Home Page
Walrus - US project to map the Net
http://www.caida.org/tools/visualization/walrus/
NO FREEBIE FROM INXIGHT, SO OSS IT IS
From: Alain Schols [mailto:aschols@inxight.com]
Sent: 06 September 2004 14:11
To: Michela Ledwidge
Subject: RE: Inxight Star Tree
Hello Michela,
I have spoken to our Sales Representative and will have to inform you
that Inxight will not be able to provide technology to integrate into
your prototype.
Your project is very interesting but Inxight focusses clearly on
enterprises and therefor cannot commit to your project.
I wish you all the luck and maybe one day I can say that I spoke with
the famous director Michela Ledwidge :o)
Kind regards,
Alain Schols