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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 1996
Filed:
May. 17, 1993
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An information reference method includes a computer, a storage unit for storing display information to be processed by the computer, a display unit for displaying display information stored in the storage unit, and an indication unit for indicating any desired point on the screen of the display unit. The information reference method comprises a step for displaying a portion of display information stored in the storage unit, a step for indicating any desired point of a display image on the screen by the indication unit, and a step for selecting one of a plurality of display information linked in advance to a displayed image. The information retrieval method further comprises a step for providing, within display information, link information for showing the degree of relevancy between a displayed image and the plurality of display information, and a step for mutually comparing link information at an indicated point to decide display information to be selected.