Automatic connection of images using visual features
    2.
    发明授权
    Automatic connection of images using visual features 有权
    使用视觉特征自动连接图像

    公开(公告)号:US09551579B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14821118

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generating navigation paths between images. A first image taken from a first location and a second image taken from a second location may be selected. A position of the first location in relation to the second location may be determined. First and second frames for the first and second images may be selected based on the position. First and second sets of visual features for each of the first and second image frames may be identified. Matching visual features between the first set of visual features and the second set of visual features may be determined. A confidence level for a line-of-sight between the first and second images may be determined by evaluating one or more positions of the matching visual features. Based on at least the confidence level, a navigation path from the first image to the second image is generated.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及在图像之间生成导航路径。 可以选择从第一位置拍摄的第一图像和从第二位置拍摄的第二图像。 可以确定第一位置相对于第二位置的位置。 可以基于位置来选择第一和第二图像的第一和第二帧。 可以识别第一和第二图像帧中的每一个的第一和第二组视觉特征。 可以确定第一组视觉特征与第二组视觉特征之间的匹配视觉特征。 可以通过评估匹配的视觉特征的一个或多个位置来确定第一和第二图像之间的视线的置信度。 基于至少可信度水平,生成从第一图像到第二图像的导航路径。

    Generating turn-by-turn direction previews

    公开(公告)号:US09377320B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14640524

    申请日:2015-03-06

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01C21/3602 G01C21/36 G01C21/3644 G01C21/3647

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to generating turn-by-turn direction previews. In one aspect, one or more computing devices, may receive a request for a turn-by-turn direction preview. The one or more computing devices may generate a set of turn-by-turn directions based on a series of road segments connecting a first geographic location and a second geographic location. Each direction in the set of turn-by-turn directions may be associated with a corresponding waypoint. The one or more computing devices then identify a set of images corresponding the series of road segments between two adjacent waypoints of the set of turn-by-turn directions, and determine a subset of the set of images to include in the turn-by-turn direction preview. Subsequently, the one or more computing devices may generate the turn-by-turn direction preview based on at least in part on the determined subset of the set of images.

    USING IMAGE FEATURES TO EXTRACT VIEWPORTS FROM IMAGES
    5.
    发明申请
    USING IMAGE FEATURES TO EXTRACT VIEWPORTS FROM IMAGES 有权
    使用图像功能从图像中提取视图

    公开(公告)号:US20150379086A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14317639

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30522 G06K9/3233

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for selecting viewports. A viewport is a sub-portion of an image. For example, a request to select a viewport for a particular image may be received. A set of potential viewports are identified within the particular image, and features are identified within the viewports of the set of potential viewports. A score is calculated for each given viewport of the set of potential viewports based at least in part on a weight vector having a set of feature weights and the identified features within that given viewport of the set of potential viewports. A viewport of the set of potential viewports is selected based on the calculated scores. The selected viewport is then provided in response to the request to select the viewport for the particular image.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面提供了选择视口。 视口是图像的一个子部分。 例如,可以接收对特定图像选择视口的请求。 在特定图像内识别一组潜在的视口,并且在该组潜在视口的视口内识别特征。 至少部分地基于具有一组特征权重的权重向量以及该组潜在视口的给定视口内的所识别的特征,为该组潜在视口的每个给定视口计算得分。 根据计算的分数选择一组潜在视口的视口。 然后响应于为特定图像选择视口的请求而提供所选择的视口。

    Generating turn-by-turn direction previews
    6.
    发明授权
    Generating turn-by-turn direction previews 有权
    生成转弯方向预览

    公开(公告)号:US09002647B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US14317706

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01C21/3602 G01C21/36 G01C21/3644 G01C21/3647

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to generating turn-by-turn direction previews. In one aspect, one or more computing devices, may receive a request for a turn-by-turn direction preview. The one or more computing devices may generate a set of turn-by-turn directions based on a series of road segments connecting a first geographic location and a second geographic location. Each direction in the set of turn-by-turn directions may be associated with a corresponding waypoint. The one or more computing devices then identify a set of images corresponding the series of road segments between two adjacent waypoints of the set of turn-by-turn directions, and determine a subset of the set of images to include in the turn-by-turn direction preview. Subsequently, the one or more computing devices may generate the turn-by-turn direction preview based on at least in part on the determined subset of the set of images.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及产生逐个转向的预览。 在一个方面,一个或多个计算设备可以接收对逐个方向预览的请求。 所述一个或多个计算设备可以基于连接第一地理位置和第二地理位置的一系列路段来生成一组转弯方向。 该组逐个方向的每个方向可能与相应的航路点相关联。 一个或多个计算设备然后识别对应于该组逐个路线方向的两个相邻航路点之间的一系列道路段的一组图像,并且确定该组图像的子集包括在逐个路段中, 转动方向预览。 随后,一个或多个计算设备可以至少部分地基于所确定的该组图像的子集来生成逐个方向预览。

    Using image features to extract viewports from images
    7.
    发明授权
    Using image features to extract viewports from images 有权
    使用图像功能从图像中提取视口

    公开(公告)号:US09569498B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14317639

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30522 G06K9/3233

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for selecting viewports. A viewport is a sub-portion of an image. For example, a request to select a viewport for a particular image may be received. A set of potential viewports are identified within the particular image, and features are identified within the viewports of the set of potential viewports. A score is calculated for each given viewport of the set of potential viewports based at least in part on a weight vector having a set of feature weights and the identified features within that given viewport of the set of potential viewports. A viewport of the set of potential viewports is selected based on the calculated scores. The selected viewport is then provided in response to the request to select the viewport for the particular image.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面提供了选择视口。 视口是图像的一个子部分。 例如,可以接收对特定图像选择视口的请求。 在特定图像内识别一组潜在的视口,并且在该组潜在视口的视口内识别特征。 至少部分地基于具有一组特征权重的权重向量以及该组潜在视口的给定视口内的所识别的特征,为该组潜在视口的每个给定视口计算得分。 根据计算的分数选择一组潜在视口的视口。 然后响应于为特定图像选择视口的请求而提供所选择的视口。

    GENERATING AUTOMATED TOURS OF GEOGRAPHIC-LOCATION RELATED FEATURES
    8.
    发明申请
    GENERATING AUTOMATED TOURS OF GEOGRAPHIC-LOCATION RELATED FEATURES 审中-公开
    生成地理位置自动旅游相关特色

    公开(公告)号:US20150379040A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14317865

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F16/29

    Abstract: Tours may be automatically generated that move between geographically-relevant imagery associated with a set of features at different geographic locations. By way of example, in response to searching for businesses or landmarks falling within a particular category and geographic area, a user may be taken on a visual tour of each business or landmark that was found as a result of the search.

    Abstract translation: 可以自动生成旅游,其在与不同地理位置的一组特征相关联的地理上相关的图像之间移动。 作为示例,为了响应搜索落入特定类别和地理区域内的商业或地标,用户可以被视为浏览由搜索结果而被发现的每个商业或地标。

    Automatically generating panorama tours
    9.
    发明授权
    Automatically generating panorama tours 有权
    自动生成全景巡视

    公开(公告)号:US09189839B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-17

    申请号:US14260862

    申请日:2014-04-24

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 一方面,接收基于一组全景图像生成自动巡视的请求。 每个特定的全景图像与地理位置信息和链接特定全景图像与集合中的一个或多个其他全景图像的链接信息相关联。 至少部分地基于起始全景图像和与起始和第二全景图像相关联的链接信息确定起始全景图像和第二全景图像。 至少部分地基于这些全景图像的链接信息来确定起始全景图像和第二全景图像之间的第一过渡。 还确定附加全景图像以及附加全景图像之间的第二转换。 确定的全景图像和过渡将根据巡视的顺序添加到巡视。

    Automatically Generating Panorama Tours
    10.
    发明申请
    Automatically Generating Panorama Tours 有权
    自动生成全景游览

    公开(公告)号:US20150310596A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14260862

    申请日:2014-04-24

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 一方面,接收基于一组全景图像生成自动巡视的请求。 每个特定的全景图像与地理位置信息和链接特定全景图像与集合中的一个或多个其他全景图像的链接信息相关联。 至少部分地基于起始全景图像和与起始和第二全景图像相关联的链接信息确定起始全景图像和第二全景图像。 至少部分地基于这些全景图像的链接信息来确定起始全景图像和第二全景图像之间的第一过渡。 还确定附加全景图像以及附加全景图像之间的第二转换。 确定的全景图像和过渡将根据巡视的顺序添加到巡视。

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