公开(公告)号：US09471834B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14134464

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00476 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06K9/00704 ,  G06K9/033

Abstract: A system and method are provided for updating imagery associated with map data. A request for map data is received, and a first image of a geographical location corresponding to the map data is provided in response to the request. Information relating to a status of an object in the first image is received, and it is determined whether the first image is to be updated based at least on the received information. If it is determined that the first image is to be updated, an updated image is received and used to update the first image.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于更新与地图数据相关联的图像的系统和方法。 接收地图数据的请求，响应于该请求提供对应于地图数据的地理位置的第一图像。 接收与第一图像中的对象的状态有关的信息，并且至少基于所接收的信息确定是否要更新第一图像。 如果确定要更新第一图像，则接收更新的图像并用于更新第一图像。

公开(公告)号：US09342911B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14850334

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Alan Sheridan ,  Aaron Michael Donsbach ,  Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/003 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/30268 ,  G06K9/00476 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T2207/20221

Abstract: In one aspect, a request to generate an automated tour based on a set of panoramic images is received. Each particular panoramic image is associated with geographic location information and linking information linking the particular panoramic image with one or more other panoramic images in the set. A starting panoramic image and a second panoramic image are determined based at least in part on the starting panoramic image and the linking information associated with the starting and second panoramic images. A first transition between the starting panoramic image and the second panoramic image is also determined based at least in part on the linking information for these panoramic images. Additional panoramic images as well as a second transition for between the additional panoramic images are also determined. The determined panoramic images and transitions are added to the tour according to an order of the tour.

公开(公告)号：US20150215585A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14168494

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T5/002 ,  G06T19/003 ,  G09B29/007 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: Near real-time imagery of a given location may be provided to user upon request. Most popularly viewed geographic locations are determined, and a 360 degree image capture device is positioned at one or more of the determined locations. The image capture device may continually provide image information, which is processed, for example, to remove personal information and filter spam. Such image information may then be provided to users upon request. The image capture device continually captures multiple views of the given location, and the requesting user can select which perspective to view.

Abstract translation: 给定位置的近实时图像可以根据请求提供给用户。 确定最普遍观看的地理位置，并且360度图像捕获装置位于确定位置的一个或多个位置。 图像捕获设备可以连续地提供图像信息，其被处理例如去除个人信息和过滤垃圾邮件。 然后可以根据请求将这样的图像信息提供给用户。 图像捕获设备持续捕获给定位置的多个视图，请求用户可以选择要查看的透视图。

公开(公告)号：US20150156416A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US13858514

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23238

Abstract: Embodiments include a computer-implemented method that includes receiving, from a mobile user device configured to acquire images, a request to update a panoramic image, identifying a location associated with a panoramic image, guiding a user to the location associated with the panoramic image, receiving, from the mobile user device, an image acquired at or near the location associated with the panoramic image, updating the panoramic image to include the image acquired at or near the location associated with the panoramic image to generate an updated panoramic image, and storing the updated panoramic image in association with the location.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括计算机实现的方法，其包括从被配置为获取图像的移动用户设备接收更新全景图像的请求，识别与全景图像相关联的位置，将用户引导到与全景图像相关联的位置， 从移动用户设备接收在与全景图像相关联的位置处或附近获取的图像，更新全景图像以包括在与全景图像相关联的位置处或附近获取的图像以生成更新的全景图像，并且存储 与位置相关联的更新的全景图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140192145A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14206577

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Dragomir Anguelov ,  Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/262

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/2628

Abstract: A system and method are presented for estimating the orientation of a panoramic camera mounted on a vehicle relative to the vehicle coordinate frame. An initial pose estimate of the vehicle is determined based on global positioning system data, inertial measurement unit data, and wheel odometry data of the vehicle. Image data from images captured by the camera is processed to obtain one or more tracks, each track including a sequence of matched feature points stemming from a same three-dimensional location. A correction parameter determined from the initial pose estimate and tracks can then be used to correct the orientations of the images captured by the camera. The correction parameter can be optimized by deriving a correction parameter for each of a multitude of distinct subsequences of one or more runs. Statistical analysis can be performed on the determined correction parameters to produce robust estimates.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于估计安装在车辆上的全景相机相对于车辆坐标系的方位的系统和方法。 基于车辆的全球定位系统数据，惯性测量单元数据和车轮测距数据来确定车辆的初始姿态估计。 处理由相机拍摄的图像的图像数据以获得一个或多个轨道，每个轨道包括源自相同三维位置的匹配特征点的序列。 然后可以使用从初始姿态估计和轨迹确定的校正参数来校正由照相机拍摄的图像的取向。 可以通过为一个或多个运行的多个不同子序列中的每一个导出校正参数来优化校正参数。 可以对所确定的校正参数进行统计分析以产生鲁棒的估计。

公开(公告)号：US20170069121A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15290606

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jiajun Zhu ,  Daniel Joseph Filip ,  Luc Vincent

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06F17/24

Abstract: The present invention relates to annotating images. In an embodiment, the present invention enables users to create annotations corresponding to three-dimensional objects while viewing two-dimensional images. In one embodiment, this is achieved by projecting a selecting object onto a three-dimensional model created from a plurality of two-dimensional images. The selecting object is input by a user while viewing a first image corresponding to a portion of the three-dimensional model. A location corresponding to the projection on the three-dimensional model is determined, and content entered by the user while viewing the first image is associated with the location. The content is stored together with the location information to form an annotation. The annotation can be retrieved and displayed together with other images corresponding to the location.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及注释图像。 在一个实施例中，本发明使用户能够在观看二维图像的同时创建与三维对象相对应的注释。 在一个实施例中，这是通过将选择对象投影到由多个二维图像创建的三维模型上来实现的。 选择对象由用户输入，同时观看对应于三维模型的一部分的第一图像。 确定与三维模型上的投影对应的位置，并且在查看第一图像时由用户输入的内容与位置相关联。 内容与位置信息一起存储以形成注释。 注释可以与对应于该位置的其他图像一起检索和显示。

公开(公告)号：US20170031560A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15292226

申请日：2016-10-13

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Filip ,  Andrew Timothy Szybalski

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F16/29

Abstract: A system and method is provided that displays cursors for street level images, where the cursor changes appearance based on the objects in the image, such as the geographic distance between the objects and the camera position and the surface of the objects. For example, the cursor may appear to lie flat against the objects in the image change size based on the distance between the camera and object's surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，其显示街道图像的光标，其中光标基于图像中的对象改变外观，诸如物体与相机位置之间的地理距离以及对象的表面。 例如，基于相机和物体表面之间的距离，光标可能看起来与图像变化尺寸中的物体平坦地对准。

公开(公告)号：US09473745B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14168494

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G09B29/00

CPC classification number: G06T5/002 ,  G06T19/003 ,  G09B29/007 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: Near real-time imagery of a given location may be provided to user upon request. Most popularly viewed geographic locations are determined, and a 360 degree image capture device is positioned at one or more of the determined locations. The image capture device may continually provide image information, which is processed, for example, to remove personal information and filter spam. Such image information may then be provided to users upon request. The image capture device continually captures multiple views of the given location, and the requesting user can select which perspective to view.

Abstract translation: 给定位置的近实时图像可以根据请求提供给用户。 确定最普遍观看的地理位置，并且360度图像捕获装置位于确定位置的一个或多个位置。 图像捕获设备可以连续地提供图像信息，其被处理例如去除个人信息和过滤垃圾邮件。 然后可以根据请求将这样的图像信息提供给用户。 图像捕获设备持续捕获给定位置的多个视图，请求用户可以选择要查看的透视图。

公开(公告)号：US09235923B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14039777

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Craig Lewin Robinson ,  James Brian Roseborough ,  Daniel Joseph Filip

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  G06T15/08 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T19/006 ,  H04B7/18519 ,  H04B7/18554 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04W16/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a visualization of satellite sightline obstructions are provided. An example method includes identifying an approximate position of a receiver antenna. The method further includes providing a rendering of a physical environment surrounding the receiver antenna for display within a user interface. The user interface can be provided on a display. Satellite positional data associated with the position of a satellite is accessed and a sightline between the approximate position of the receiver antenna and the position of the satellite is determined. The method further includes presenting the sightline within the user interface in association with the rendering. An example system includes a data capture system and a computing device to provide a visualization of satellite sightline obstructions.

Abstract translation: 提供了提供卫星视线障碍物可视化的系统和方法。 示例性方法包括识别接收机天线的近似位置。 该方法还包括提供围绕接收机天线的物理环境的渲染，以在用户界面内显示。 可以在显示器上提供用户界面。 与卫星的位置相关联的卫星位置数据被访问，并且确定接收机天线的近似位置与卫星的位置之间的视线。 所述方法还包括在所述呈现的关联下在所述用户界面内呈现所述视线。 示例系统包括数据捕获系统和计算设备，以提供卫星视线障碍物的可视化。

公开(公告)号：US20150116326A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14584183

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jiajun Zhu ,  Daniel Joseph Filip ,  Luc Vincent

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06T15/06 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/003 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T15/06 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T2200/32

Abstract: The present invention relates to using image content to facilitate navigation in panoramic image data. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for navigating in panoramic image data includes: (1) determining an intersection of a ray and a virtual model, wherein the ray extends from a camera viewport of an image and the virtual model comprises a plurality of facade planes; (2) retrieving a panoramic image; (3) orienting the panoramic image to the intersection; and (4) displaying the oriented panoramic image.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用图像内容以促进全景图像数据中的导航。 在一个实施例中，用于在全景图像数据中导航的计算机实现的方法包括：（1）确定射线和虚拟模型的交集，其中所述射线从图像的相机视口延伸，并且所述虚拟模型包括多个 立面飞机 （2）检索全景图像; （3）将全景图像定向到十字路口; 和（4）显示定向全景图像。