A method of displaying information to relate level of severity or importance comprising the steps of (a) displaying data points; (b) coloring said data points in varying colors according to set levels; and (c) adjusting shades of said colors depending on further defined levels within said set levels....http://www.google.ca/patents/US7671868?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7671868 - Method and apparatus to provide visual cues indicative of the level of severity or importance