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Abstract

A graphical user interface represents a plurality of nodes in an interface as a minimum convex hull (MCH) encompassing geographic locations of the nodes. Polygons corresponding the MCHs of networks for various markets are stored for later use. Upon receiving an instruction to display a market on a map, the polygon representing the network is retrieved and rendered thereby providing a computationally inexpensive display of the extent of the network. Upon selection of the polygon, polygons for MCHs of sub-markets may be displayed. Display of a polygon for a market may be accompanied with metadata representing a status of the nodes of the network. A polygon representing a market may be shaded in order to reflect a concentration of nodes within the polygon.

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