International Business Machines Corporation

Lisa Salcedo Eichorn

Randal Lee Bertram

David Frederick Champion

Jon Mark Harris

Wilbert R Joyner, Jr

Jessica J Peter

Tyler A Walters

Zhong Qianjie

A method and system for managing a database through a graphical representation is presented. The method the method includes dynamically adjusting data in a database by graphically manipulating a graph that represents the database. In one embodiment, a predictive cone is overlaid onto the graph. The predictive cone is created from a heuristic algorithm that uses past historical data to predict where future real data will track on the graph.

Graphically manipulating a database

A computer in which entry of data from an area provided on a display, touchscreen or the like is facilitated by the provision of a 'soft keyboard' having keys configurable as hexagonal cells. Hexagonal cells enable display of larger areas for engagement by the finger or other input pointer used by a user of the computer of this invention. A user can be permitted a choice between hexagonal and rectangular cells.

Mobile client computer with hexagonal keyboard

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Wake Forest, NC, United States of America

Lisa Salcedo Eichorn