Simplification of large networks and graphs
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsKonstantinos Bekas, Alessandro Curioni
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Abstract
Embodiments relate to simplifying large and complex networks and graphs using global connectivity information based on calculated node centralities. An aspect includes calculating node centralities of a graph until a designated number of central nodes are detected. A percentage of the central nodes are then selected as pivot nodes. The neighboring nodes to each of the pivot nodes are then collapsed until the graph shrinks to a predefined threshold of total nodes. Responsive to the number of total nodes reaching the predefined threshold, the simplified graph is outputted.
Claims6
A computer system, comprising:
- a memory having computer readable computer instructions;
- and
- a processor for executing the computer readable instructions to perform a method comprising:
- calculating node centralities of a graph until a designated number of central nodes are detected;
- selecting a percentage of the central nodes as pivot nodes;
- collapsing neighboring nodes to each pivot node until the graph shrinks to a predefined threshold of total nodes;
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- outputting the graph responsive to reaching the predefined threshold.
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