公开(公告)号：US20150369623A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14462481

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Christopher Blumenberg ,  Marcel Van Os ,  Mikio Inose

IPC: G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G09G5/377 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T2207/20101

Abstract: An improve navigation application can generate and display a composite representation of multiple POIs when POI icons representing the POIs appear to be overlapping. Some embodiments display the composite representation when a certain zoom level is reached for a map including the multiple POI icons. In some embodiments, the navigation application can determine POIs that may be of interest to the user based on the user's attributes and activity history and generate the composite representation based on those attributes. The composite representation can include multiple POI icons that are displayed adjacent to each other such that a user of the navigation application can readily identify POIs that are likely to be of interest to the user within a region.

Abstract translation: 当表示POI的POI图标似乎重叠时，改进的导航应用程序可以生成并显示多个POI的复合表示。 当对于包括多个POI图标的地图达到某个缩放级别时，一些实施例显示复合表示。 在一些实施例中，导航应用可以基于用户的属性和活动历史来确定用户可能感兴趣的POI，并基于这些属性生成复合表示。 复合表示可以包括彼此相邻地显示的多个POI图标，使得导航应用的用户可以容易地识别在区域内可能对用户感兴趣的POI。

公开(公告)号：US09218685B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13708349

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Patrick S. Piemonte ,  Billy P. Chen ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Edward Kandrot

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06T15/50 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/3638 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T15/503 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/62 ,  G06T2219/2012

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering 3D maps may highlight a feature in a 3D map while preserving depth. A map tool of a mapping or navigation application that detects the selection of a feature in a 3D map (e.g., by touch) may perform a ray intersection to determine the feature that was selected. The map tool may capture the frame to be displayed (with the selected feature highlighted) in several steps. Each step may translate the map about a pivot point of the selected map feature (e.g., in three or four directions) to capture a new frame. The captured frames may be blended together to create a blurred map view that depicts 3D depth in the scene. A crisp version of the selected feature may then be rendered within the otherwise blurred 3D map. Color, brightness, contrast, or saturation values may be modified to further highlight the selected feature.

Abstract translation: 用于渲染3D地图的系统和方法可以突显3D地图中的一个特征，同时保留深度。 用于检测3D地图中特征选择（例如通过触摸）的映射或导航应用的地图工具可以执行光线相交以确定所选择的特征。 地图工具可以通过几个步骤捕获要显示的帧（所选特征突出显示）。 每个步骤可以将地图关于所选地图特征的枢轴点（例如，在三个或四个方向）翻译以捕获新的帧。 捕获的帧可以混合在一起以创建描绘场景中的3D深度的模糊地图视图。 然后可以在否则模糊的3D地图中呈现所选特征的清晰版本。 可以修改颜色，亮度，对比度或饱和度值，以进一步突出显示所选特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150351073A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14292930

申请日：2014-06-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew B. Ball ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Seejo K. Pylappan ,  Nils Stefan Daniel Bengtsson ,  Per Fahlberg ,  Megan M. Frost ,  Marcel van Os

IPC: H04W68/00 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W68/00 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide location-based, application-feature notifications for a multi-feature application that executes on a device. For instance, when a feature (e.g., a functionality, or service) of an application becomes available in a particular region, some embodiments provide a notification of the availability of the new feature in the particular region. In some embodiments, the notification is a location-based notification that is provided to only devices that execute in or near the particular region in which the location-based feature has recently become available. In other embodiments, the notification is also provided to devices that are not near the particular region (e.g., are provided to all devices in the United States, when the feature becomes available in California).

Abstract translation: 一些实施例为在设备上执行的多功能应用提供基于位置的应用特征通知。 例如，当应用的特征（例如，功能或服务）在特定区域中变得可用时，一些实施例提供在特定区域中新特征的可用性的通知。 在一些实施例中，通知是基于位置的通知，其被提供给仅在基于位置的特征最近变得可用的特定区域内或附近执行的设备。 在其他实施例中，还将该通知提供给不在特定区域附近的设备（例如，当该特征在加利福尼亚州可用时，它们被提供给美国的所有设备）。

公开(公告)号：US09182243B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13632122

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marcel van Os ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Emanuele Vulcano ,  Bradford A. Moore ,  Seejo K. Pylappan

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G09B29/00 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G01C21/3635 ,  G01C21/3415 ,  G01C21/3626 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3638 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G01C21/3667 ,  G01C21/3697 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G08G1/096861 ,  G08G1/096866 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G09B29/007 ,  G09B29/10 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D70/10

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a navigation application that presents a novel navigation presentation on a device. The application identifies a location of the device, and identifies a style of road signs associated with the identified location of the device. The application then generates navigation instructions in form of road signs that match the identified style. To generate the road sign, the application in some embodiments identifies a road sign template image for the identified style, and generates the road sign by compositing the identified road sign template with at least one of text instruction and graphical instruction. In some embodiments, the road sign is generated as a composite textured image that has a texture and a look associated with the road signs at the identified location.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供在设备上呈现新颖的导航呈现的导航应用。 应用程序识别设备的位置，并识别与设备的已识别位置相关联的道路标志的风格。 然后，该应用程序以与识别的风格相匹配的道路标志的形式生成导航指令。 为了生成道路标志，在一些实施例中，应用识别用于识别的风格的道路标志模板图像，并且通过将所识别的路标模板与文本指令和图形指令中的至少一个进行合成来生成道路标志。 在一些实施例中，道路标志被生成为具有与所识别的位置处的道路标志相关联的纹理和外观的复合纹理图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140313525A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14252692

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bradford A. Moore ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Marcel van Os ,  Albert P. Dul ,  Tiffany Jon

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06K15/1843 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/3676 ,  G09B29/007 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: This is directed to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for printing maps and directions. In response to receiving an instruction to print directions, a device can define a layout optimized to show the route to travel, along with distinct steps that correspond to the route. The layout can include a map overview showing the entire route, with callouts identifying each step on the route. The layout can also include listings of individual steps, where each listing includes a reference number referring back to a callout and a description of the step. Each listings can also include a map tile showing a detailed view of the step corresponding to the listing. The map overview and the listings can be disposed, for example, in different columns of a landscape view.

Abstract translation: 这是针对用于打印地图和方向的系统，方法和计算机可读介质。 响应于接收到打印方向的指令，设备可以定义优化的布局以显示行进路线，以及对应于路线的不同步骤。 布局可以包括显示整个路线的地图总览，标注路线上的每一步。 布局还可以包括单独步骤的列表，其中每个列表包括引用回参考标注的参考号和步骤的描述。 每个列表还可以包括显示对应于列表的步骤的详细视图的地图块。 地图概览和列表可以例如在景观视图的不同列中进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US20130339891A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13907837

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Blumenberg ,  Jaron I. Waldman ,  Marcel van Os ,  Richard J. Williamson

IPC: G01C21/26 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/3614 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G01C21/3694 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F17/3087 ,  G09B29/007

Abstract: An interactive capability enables a user to dynamically adjust the content of an electronic map. Different modes can be chosen to emphasize features relevant to a particular interest, e.g. commuting, tourism, weather, etc. Combinations of modes can be selected to create a customized map. When a search is conducted, the chosen mode functions as a filter for the retrieved results. The map responds to user input directed to a given feature, to display information relevant to that feature. Tapping or clicking on a highway displays the locations of services along the highway, Touching two points on the map causes available routes between them to be computed and displayed to the user, along with relevant data for each route. Geospatial applications can be integrated with the map to provide information pertaining to the area displayed on the map, and to refine search results to those that are relevant to the area.

Abstract translation: 交互式功能使用户能够动态地调整电子地图的内容。 可以选择不同的模式来强​​调与特定兴趣相关的特征，例如。 通勤，旅游，天气等。可以选择组合模式来创建定制地图。 当进行搜索时，所选择的模式用作检索结果的过滤器。 地图响应指向给定功能的用户输入，以显示与该功能相关的信息。 高速公路上的点击或点击显示沿高速公路的服务位置，触摸地图上的两点可以计算并显示给他们之间的可用路线以及每个路线的相关数据。 地理空间应用程序可以与地图集成，以提供与地图上显示的区域相关的信息，并将搜索结果优化为与该区域相关的搜索结果。

公开(公告)号：US20130332113A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13627871

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Patrick Piemonte ,  Xiaoyuan Tu ,  Christopher Moore ,  Billy P. Chen ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Seejo Pylappan

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/14 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G06F11/3058 ,  G06F11/3093 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: The embodiments described relate to techniques and systems for utilizing a portable electronic device to monitor, process, present and manage data captured by a series of sensors and location awareness technologies to provide a context aware map and navigation application. The context aware map application offers a user interface including visual and audio input and output, and provides several map modes that can change based upon context determined by data captured by a series of sensors and location awareness technologies.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例涉及利用便携式电子设备来监测，处理，呈现和管理由一系列传感器和位置感知技术捕获的数据以提供上下文感知地图和导航应用的技术和系统。 上下文感知地图应用程序提供包括视觉和音频输入和输出的用户界面，并且提供可以基于由一系列传感器和位置感知技术捕获的数据确定的上下文而改变的若干地图模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130328916A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13632001

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Okan Arikan ,  Vincent Dumont ,  Billy P. Chen ,  Christopher Blumenberg

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/20 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for a mapping service. For a set of road segments that intersect at a junction in a map region, the method generates an initial set of geometries for use in generating downloadable map information for the map region. For each corner formed by the geometries at the junction, the method determines whether to perform a smoothing operation. When a particular corner meets a set of criteria, the method modifies the geometries of at least one road segment to smooth the corner.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了用于映射服务的方法。 对于在地图区域的交叉处相交的一组路段，该方法生成用于生成地图区域的可下载地图信息的初始几何集合。 对于由结点处的几何形状形成的每个角，该方法确定是否执行平滑处理。 当特定角落符合一组条件时，该方法会修改至少一条路段的几何形状，以平滑角落。

公开(公告)号：US20130325319A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13632132

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Bradford A. Moore ,  Marcel van Os ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Brady A. Law ,  Emanuele Vulcano ,  Jonathan Koch ,  Richard J. Williamson

IPC: G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G06T19/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/3614 ,  G01C21/3626 ,  G01C21/3635 ,  G01C21/3638 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3673 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30991 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06T13/20 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G09B29/00 ,  G09B29/005 ,  G09B29/007 ,  G09B29/10 ,  Y02D70/10

Abstract: An integrated map and navigation program is described. The program provides a first operational mode for browsing and searching a map. The program provides a second operational mode for providing a navigation presentation that provides a set of navigation directions along a navigated route by reference to the map.

Abstract translation: 描述了一个集成的地图和导航程序。 该程序提供了浏览和搜索地图的第一个操作模式。 该程序提供第二操作模式，用于提供通过参考地图沿着导航路线提供一组导航方向的导航呈现。

公开(公告)号：US11849063B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US16901269

申请日：2020-06-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Matas ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Andre M. J. Boule ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Richard Williamson

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  H04M1/72457 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: H04M1/72457 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A device, method, and graphical user interface for providing maps, directions, and location-based information on a touch screen display are disclosed.