公开(公告)号：US09396577B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US13397941

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Brian Brewington ,  David Hawkey ,  Bryce Stout

Inventor： Brian Brewington ,  David Hawkey ,  Bryce Stout

IPC: G06T15/04 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G01C11/30 ,  G01C11/00

CPC classification number: G06T15/04 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01C11/30 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Embodiments relate to selecting textures for a user-supplied photographic image in image-based three-dimensional modeling. In a first embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes a method positioning a geographic structure using user-supplied photographic images of a geographic structure. In the method, a user-supplied photographic images inputted by a user are received. Embedded camera parameters that specify a position of the cameras when each user-supplied photographic image was taken and are embedded in each user-supplied photographic image are read. An estimated location of the geographic structure is automatically determined based on the embedded camera parameters in each user-supplied photographic image. Each user-supplied photographic image to be texture mapped to the three-dimensional model is enabled.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及在基于图像的三维建模中为用户提供的摄影图像选择纹理。 在第一实施例中，计算机实现的方法包括使用用户提供的地理结构的摄影图像定位地理结构的方法。 在该方法中，接收由用户输入的用户提供的摄影图像。 读取当每个用户提供的摄影图像拍摄并嵌入每个用户提供的摄影图像中时指定摄像机的位置的嵌入式摄像机参数。 基于每个用户提供的摄影图像中的嵌入式摄像机参数自动确定地理结构的估计位置。 每个用户提供的要被纹理映射到三维模型的摄影图像被启用。

公开(公告)号：US20120278171A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13188896

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Xinyu Tang ,  Charles Chapin ,  Bryce Stout ,  Brian Edmond Brewington ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Mark Limber ,  Po-Feng Paul Yang ,  Mihai Mudure ,  Dale Hawkins

Inventor： Xinyu Tang ,  Charles Chapin ,  Bryce Stout ,  Brian Edmond Brewington ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Mark Limber ,  Po-Feng Paul Yang ,  Mihai Mudure ,  Dale Hawkins

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06F16/9537

Abstract: A system and method is provided that, in at least one aspect, associates a search term with a building that occupies more than one street address by selecting the term based on all of the listings located at all of the street addresses occupied by the building.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，在至少一个方面，通过基于位于建筑物所占据的所有街道地址处的所有列表来选择该术语，使搜索词与占用多于一个街道地址的建筑物相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20150228112A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US13397941

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Brian BREWINGTON ,  David HAWKEY ,  Bryce STOUT

Inventor： Brian BREWINGTON ,  David HAWKEY ,  Bryce STOUT

IPC: G06T15/20 ,  G06T15/04

CPC classification number: G06T15/04 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01C11/30 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Embodiments relate to selecting textures for a user-supplied photographic image in image-based three-dimensional modeling. In a first embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes a method positioning a geographic structure using user-supplied photographic images of a geographic structure. In the method, a user-supplied photographic images inputted by a user are received. Embedded camera parameters that specify a position of the cameras when each user-supplied photographic image was taken and are embedded in each user-supplied photographic image are read. An estimated location of the geographic structure is automatically determined based on the embedded camera parameters in each user-supplied photographic image. Each user-supplied photographic image to be texture mapped to the three-dimensional model is enabled.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及在基于图像的三维建模中为用户提供的摄影图像选择纹理。 在第一实施例中，计算机实现的方法包括使用用户提供的地理结构的摄影图像定位地理结构的方法。 在该方法中，接收由用户输入的用户提供的摄影图像。 读取当每个用户提供的摄影图像拍摄并嵌入每个用户提供的摄影图像中时指定摄像机的位置的嵌入式摄像机参数。 基于每个用户提供的摄影图像中的嵌入式摄像机参数自动确定地理结构的估计位置。 每个用户提供的要被纹理映射到三维模型的摄影图像被启用。

公开(公告)号：US20130035853A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13197570

申请日：2011-08-03

Applicant: Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington ,  Jonah Jones ,  Christos Savvopoulos

Inventor： Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington ,  Jonah Jones ,  Christos Savvopoulos

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3638 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06F16/583 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/36 ,  G06T2219/2012

Abstract: A capability for prominence-based feature generation and rendering for digital maps is provided. More specifically, embodiments relate to rendering map features such as buildings or landmarks in different rendering styles based on signals for how important a particular feature is to a search context. A search context may be, for example and without limitation, a general view of the map or a user-initiated search request for a particular point of interest or driving directions between different points of interest on the map. For example, the different rendering styles may include, but are not limited to, two-dimensional (2D) footprints, two-and-a-half-dimensional (2.5D) extruded polygons, as will be described further below, and full three-dimensional (3D) models. Furthermore, the style could include color and/or visual texture.

Abstract translation: 提供了基于突出特征的数字地图特征生成和渲染的能力。 更具体地，实施例涉及基于用于特定特征对于搜索上下文的重要性的信号来呈现不同呈现风格的地图特征，例如建筑物或地标。 搜索上下文可以是例如但不限于地图的一般视图或用于特定兴趣点的用户发起的搜索请求或者地图上不同兴趣点之间的驾驶方向。 例如，不同的渲染样式可以包括但不限于二维（2D）脚印，二维和二维（2.5D）挤出多边形，如将在下面进一步描述的，并且全三维 三维（3D）模型。 此外，风格可以包括颜色和/或视觉纹理。

公开(公告)号：US20120162225A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12977316

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Po-Feng Paul Yang ,  Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Charles Chapin ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Mark Limber ,  Mihai Mudure ,  Bryce Stout ,  Xinyu Tang

Inventor： Po-Feng Paul Yang ,  Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Charles Chapin ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Mark Limber ,  Mihai Mudure ,  Bryce Stout ,  Xinyu Tang

IPC: G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/29

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate generally determining user interests and providing relevant information based on user interaction with 3D models. More specifically, a when a user interacts with a 3D model of an object, for example on a map or from a database of models, the user's view of the object along with the location of the interaction (or where the user clicked on the object) may be transmitted to a server. In response, based on the view and location of the click, the server identifies relevant content and transmits it to the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各方面通常基于用户与3D模型的交互来确定用户兴趣并提供相关信息。 更具体地说，当用户与对象的3D模型交互时，例如在地图上或从模型的数据库进行交互时，用户对对象的视图以及交互的位置（或用户点击对象的位置） ）可以被发送到服务器。 作为响应，基于点击的视图和位置，服务器识别相关内容并将其发送给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08687018B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13243890

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Bryce Stout

Inventor： Bryce Stout

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/00 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F2217/04

Abstract: A computer-implemented system, method, or computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for execution on a processor may edit and confirm data associated with geographic locations shared by models graphically representing physical objects corresponding to geographic locations displayed in a web-enabled mapping system. This may allow a user to edit or create a graphic component corresponding to a model and receive an edited or created model at the mapping system. The user may also change or supplement graphical and non-graphical data corresponding to the model's location in response to receiving the edited or created model at the mapping system, and determine if the user changed or supplemented the non-graphical data associated with the model. This changed data may also be reviewed against rules to determine if it should be associated with the model that is displayed in the mapping system.

Abstract translation: 存储用于在处理器上执行的指令集的计算机实现的系统，方法或计算机可读介质可以编辑和确认与图形地表示对应于在web启用映射中显示的地理位置相对应的物理对象的模型共享的地理位置相关联的数据 系统。 这可以允许用户编辑或创建对应于模型的图形组件并且在映射系统处接收编辑或创建的模型。 响应于在映射系统处接收到编辑或创建的模型，用户还可以改变或补充对应于模型位置的图形和非图形数据，并且确定用户是否改变或补充与模型相关联的非图形数据。 也可以根据规则来审查这个变化的数据，以确定它是否应该与映射系统中显示的模型相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08533187B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12977267

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Bryce Stout

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Bryce Stout

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate generally to ranking geographic locations based on perceived user interest. More specifically, a database of three-dimensional models of buildings or other architectural features may be used to determine the level of user interest in a particular location and accordingly rank, for example, geographic locations or web or map search results with local intent. For example, various signals such as the number of models created by users for a particular location, the number of clicks or requests for the models of the particular location, the number of POIs contained within or associated with the models associated with the particular geographic location, number of categories associated with a model associated with the geographic location, number of embedded views or views of the models associated with the particular location on other web sites, and the age of the models associated with the particular geographic location.

公开(公告)号：US08405501B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US13244703

申请日：2011-09-26

Applicant: Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington

Inventor： Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B27/005 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G08B21/10 ,  G08B27/006

Abstract: A geographical alert system creates an alert for a user-defined geographical area, detects a change to a feature stored in a map-related database, identifies whether the changed feature falls within the user-defined geographical area, and sends a notification to a user when the changed feature of the map-related database falls within the user-defined geographical area.

Abstract translation: 地理警报系统为用户定义的地理区域创建警报，检测对存储在地图相关数据库中的特征的改变，识别所改变的特征是否落入用户定义的地理区域内，并向用户发送通知 当地图相关数据库的改变的特征落在用户定义的地理区域内时。

公开(公告)号：US08310361B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13158785

申请日：2011-06-13

Applicant: Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington

Inventor： Bryce Stout ,  Brian Brewington

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B27/005 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G08B21/10 ,  G08B27/006

Abstract: A geographical alert system creates an alert for a user-defined geographical area, detects a change to a feature stored in a map-related database, identifies whether the changed feature falls within the user-defined geographical area, and sends a notification to a user when the changed feature of the map-related database falls within the user-defined geographical area. To set up a geographical alert, an alert editor retrieves map data from a map-related database via an alert engine and displays the map data in a visual display to a user. The user then selects a geographical area that the system will automatically monitor for changes. The user may also specify a feature type, and an alert notification type for the alert. The alert engine then processes the user-specified geographical area into geographical area data and stores an alert and its corresponding geographical area data, feature type, and alert notification type in an alert database. When a change in the map-related database is detected, the alert engine obtains the geographic coordinate point data associated with the change and determines whether the geographical coordinate point data associated with the change falls within the geographical area of the stored alert in the alert database and if so, determines if the feature of the changed feature matches the feature of the stored alert. If the feature and geographical coordinate point data of the change corresponds to the feature and geographical area data of the stored alert, then the alert engine transmits an alert to the user using the alert notification type attributes of the stored alert.

Abstract translation: 地理警报系统为用户定义的地理区域创建警报，检测对存储在地图相关数据库中的特征的改变，识别所改变的特征是否落入用户定义的地理区域内，并向用户发送通知 当地图相关数据库的改变的特征落在用户定义的地理区域内时。 要设置地理警报，警报编辑器通过警报引擎从地图相关数据库检索地图数据，并将视觉显示中的地图数据显示给用户。 然后，用户选择系统将自动监视更改的地理区域。 用户还可以指定特征类型和警报的警报通知类型。 警报引擎然后将用户指定的地理区域处理成地理区域数据，并将警报及其对应的地理区域数据，特征类型和警报通知类型存储在警报数据库中。 当检测到与地图有关的数据库中的改变时，警报引擎获得与该改变相关联的地理坐标点数据，并确定与该改变相关联的地理坐标点数据是否落在警报数据库中存储的警报的地理区域内 如果是，则确定所改变的特征的特征是否匹配所存储的警报的特征。 如果改变的特征和地理坐标点数据对应于存储的警报的特征和地理区域数据，则警报引擎使用所存储的警报的警报通知类型属性向用户发送警报。

公开(公告)号：US20120166431A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12977267

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Bryce Stout

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Bryce Stout

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate generally to ranking geographic locations based on perceived user interest. More specifically, a database of three-dimensional models of buildings or other architectural features may be used to determine the level of user interest in a particular location and accordingly rank, for example, geographic locations or web or map search results with local intent. For example, various signals such as the number of models created by users for a particular location, the number of clicks or requests for the models of the particular location, the number of POIs contained within or associated with the models associated with the particular geographic location, number of categories associated with a model associated with the geographic location, number of embedded views or views of the models associated with the particular location on other web sites, and the age of the models associated with the particular geographic location.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面一般涉及基于感兴趣的用户兴趣对地理位置进行排名。 更具体地，可以使用建筑物或其他建筑特征的三维模型的数据库来确定用户对特定位置的兴趣的水平，并且因此按照例如地理位置或具有本地意图的网络或地图搜索结果排列。 例如，诸如由特定位置的用户创建的模型的数量，特定位置的模型的点击次数或请求的各种信号，与特定地理位置相关联的模型中包含或关联的POI的数量 与与地理位置相关联的模型相关联的类别的数量，与其他网站上的特定位置相关联的模型的嵌入视图数或视图数以及与特定地理位置相关联的模型的年龄。