Data Mining Hits the Big Screen
March 4, 2012
It seems that 3D is not just for the big screen any more. According to the SlideShare article “Visual Data Mining with HeatMiner” three-dimensional heatmaps can be used to represent data. The makers of HeatMiner claim that large data sets with a variety of correlating attributes can be hard to understand “using traditional data analysis and visualization methods.” “HeatMiner is a new visual data mining technology which visualizes the data as three-dimensional heatmaps.” HeatMiner argues that most data reports are too simple and therefore lack accuracy. Visual data mining with HeatMiner relies on 3D shapes to represent frequent value combinations. “Colors can be used as the fourth dimension or to ease interpretation.” At first glance the technology is very attractive and does grab your attention but will is that enough for users to buy into this visual mining technology. Only time will tell if this new technology is actually practical or just a pretty picture.
April Holmes, March 4, 2012
Sponsored by Pandia.com
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