US Patent 7268782 Smart radar chart

Data corresponding to one or more data dimensions is obtained from a data source. A smart radar chart graphical user interface is generated. The smart radar chart graphical user interface includes a visual representation of the obtained data corresponding to the one or more data dimensions. Each data dimension is displayed radiating from a central point, and data corresponding to a data dimension is displayed at a position indicating the value of the data in relation to a reference value so as to enable the identification of an exception.