关键词: 超图, 超图可视化, 大数据, 互联网+, 复杂网络

Abstract:

Graph theory is essentially a subset system of binary sets, but it is powerless for a subset system of multivariate finite sets. However, the theory of hypergraph has its own advantages. Because of the arbitrariness of hyper-edge, the visual expression of hypergraph is diverse and complex, so it is necessary to comb and summarize it. This paper provides an overview of origin of hypergraph, definition and relevant knowledge, and introduces hypergraph visualization related concepts, basic workflow and research status. The existing hypergraph visualization methods are studied and divided into 5 types, which give a comprehensive description of the characteristics, legend and common methods of hypergraph visualization using a table. At last, future research focuses and problems of hypergraph visualization methods are analyzed and also have important reference value in research on hypergraph theory, hypergraph visualization method and its universal application.

Key words: hypergraph, hypergraph visualization, big data, Internet +, complex network