a multi-dimensional
data visualization tool
for multimedia databases

research project
prof. luiz velho
with andré maximo
impa [2009].

you can download m-cube
paper here

m-cube is an innovative visualization tool for multi-dimensional multimedia databases,
called multi-dimensional cube (or m-cube). unlike previous data cubes, which are simple
extensions of two-dimensional tables or charts for any type of data, the m-cube employs
a three-dimensional space to visualize multimedia content with great interaction flexibility
– user can change any of the current dimensions by rotation.
our tool is specialized for multimedia contents, that is, text, music, images and videos,
allowing the m-cube to improve both visually and interactively. while the visualization
is enhanced by visually rich data elements inside the cube, the interaction provides
fast change of dimensions required when exploring multimedia databases, for example,
while browsing a home computer.

:: 3 chart dimensions and 2 visual dimensions (color and size)

:: basic interactions: rotation

:: basic interactions: attribute hierarchy

:: basic interactions: zooming.

:: basic interactions: filtering

:: m-cube as a computer browser