Prototype

Type of Prototype	Typical Purpose	General Characteristics	When to Use
Concept Prototype	Analyze system approaches	High-level, overall vision	Concept Definition Stage
Feasibility Prototype	Determine feasibility of various solutions	Proof of concept for specific issues	Concept Definition Stage
Horizontal Prototype	Clarify scope and requirements	Demonstrates outer layer of human interface only, such as windows, menus, and screens	Function Definition Stage
Vertical Prototype	Refine database design, test key components early	Demonstrates a working, though incomplete, system for key functions	Later portion of Function Definition Stage
Functional Storyboarding	Determine useable sequences for presenting information	Demonstrates the typical order in which information is presented	Function Definition Stage

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype
http://prototypejs.org/
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/enterprise-solutions/prototyping-types-of-prototypes-14927