Method and System for Projecting Text onto Surfaces in Geographic Imagery
    1.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Projecting Text onto Surfaces in Geographic Imagery 有权
    将文本投影到地理图像表面的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150178257A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:US13307381

    申请日:2011-11-30

    Abstract: A user interface for viewing imagery associated with a geographic area, such as street level imagery is disclosed. The interface includes at least one text annotation projected in the three-dimensional space defined by the imagery onto a surface, such as a generally vertical surface, of an object depicted in the imagery. For example, the text annotation can be rendered such that the annotation appears to be located along the façade of a building depicted in the imagery. The projection of text annotations in the three-dimensional space can provide a more immersive, augmented reality-style view of the geographic area of interest.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于查看与诸如街道级图像之类的地理区域相关联的图像的用户界面。 界面包括投影在由图像定义的三维空间中的至少一个文本注释到图像中描绘的对象的表面(例如大致垂直的表面)上。 例如,可以呈现文本注释,使得注释看起来沿着图像中描绘的建筑物的外墙定位。 文本注释在三维空间中的投影可以为感兴趣的地理区域提供更加沉浸式,增强的现实风格视图。

    Visual Transitions for Photo Tours Between Imagery in a 3D Space
    2.
    发明申请
    Visual Transitions for Photo Tours Between Imagery in a 3D Space 审中-公开
    视觉转换在三维空间中的图像之间的照片游览

    公开(公告)号:US20150154798A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-04

    申请号:US13458631

    申请日:2012-04-27

    CPC classification number: G06T19/003 G06T13/80 G06T15/205

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system and computer-readable medium for transitioning between images in a three-dimensional space are provided. A three-dimensional (3D) model of a location that includes multiple two-dimensional images textured onto the 3D model and each image is associated with a set of credentials is provided. A virtual path is generated within the 3D model, the virtual path including at least some of the plurality of images in the sequential order. For each image in the virtual path, a type of a transition within each image and between the adjacent images in the sequential order is determined. The type of transition is based on the set of credentials associated with each image. As the virtual path is traversed using a virtual camera, where the virtual camera activates transitions associated with each image and the transitions ensure that the movement within the 3D model appears constant to the user.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在三维空间中的图像之间转换的计算机实现的方法,系统和计算机可读介质。 提供了一个位置的三维(3D)模型,其包括纹理化到3D模型上的多个二维图像和每个图像与一组凭证相关联。 在3D模型内生成虚拟路径,虚拟路径按顺序包括多个图像中的至少一些图像。 对于虚拟路径中的每个图像,确定每个图像内的过渡类型和相邻图像之间的顺序。 转换类型基于与每个图像相关联的一组凭据。 当使用虚拟摄像机遍历虚拟路径时,虚拟摄像机激活与每个图像相关联的转换,并且转换确保3D模型中的运动对用户呈现恒定。

    Systems and method for navigating between a nadir view and an oblique view of a map
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems and method for navigating between a nadir view and an oblique view of a map 有权
    用于在天底视图和地图的斜视图之间导航的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09019279B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13426511

    申请日:2012-03-21

    CPC classification number: G06T15/205 G06T13/80 G06T19/00

    Abstract: System and method for rendering a sequence of orthographic approximation images corresponding to camera poses to generate an animation moving between an initial view and a final view of a target area are provided. An initial image corresponding to an initial camera pose directed at the target area is identified. A final image and an associated depthmap corresponding to a final camera pose directed at the target area is further identified. A plurality of intermediate images corresponding to a plurality of camera poses directed at the target area is produced by performing interpolation on the initial image, the final image, and the associated depthmap. Each intermediate image is associated with a point along a navigational path between the initial camera pose and the final camera pose. An animation of the plurality of intermediate images produces a transition of views between the initial camera pose and the final camera pose.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于渲染对应于相机姿态的正交近似图像序列以产生在目标区域的初始视图和最终视图之间移动的动画的系统和方法。 识别与针对目标区域的初始相机姿态对应的初始图像。 进一步识别对应于针对目标区域的最终相机姿势的最终图像和相关联的深度图。 通过对初始图像,最终图像和相关联的深度图进行插值,产生对应于针对目标区域的多个摄像机姿态的多个中间图像。 每个中间图像与沿着初始相机姿态和最终相机姿态之间的导航路径的点相关联。 多个中间图像的动画产生在初始相机姿态和最终相机姿态之间的视图的转变。

    Using photographic images to construct a three-dimensional model with a curved surface
    4.
    发明授权
    Using photographic images to construct a three-dimensional model with a curved surface 有权
    使用摄影图像构建具有曲面的三维模型

    公开(公告)号:US08817018B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-26

    申请号:US13159219

    申请日:2011-06-13

    Abstract: Embodiments relate to constructing a three-dimensional model using a plurality of two-dimensional photographic images. In a first embodiment, a first user input specifying a first position on a first photographic image may be received. A second user input specifying a second position on a second photographic image may be received, the second photographic image having a second perspective, specified by a second set of camera parameters, being different from a first perspective of the first image specified by a first set of camera parameters. The user inputs may indicate corresponding features in the images. Using photogrammetry, a point in a three-dimensional space may be determined according to the first position, the second position, the first set of camera parameters, and the second set of camera parameters. A surface of the three-dimensional model may be determined, whereby the surface may be curved to the point in three-dimensional space determined earlier.

    Abstract translation: 实施例涉及使用多个二维摄影图像来构建三维模型。 在第一实施例中,可以接收指定第一摄影图像上的第一位置的第一用户输入。 可以接收指定第二摄影图像上的第二位置的第二用户输入,具有由第二组相机参数指定的第二透视图的第二摄影图像不同于由第一组指定的第一图像的第一透视图 的相机参数。 用户输入可以指示图像中的相应特征。 使用摄影测量法,可以根据第一位置,第二位置,第一组相机参数和第二组相机参数来确定三维空间中的点。 可以确定三维模型的表面,由此表面可以弯曲到先前确定的三维空间中的点。

    Method and system for displaying panoramic imagery
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and system for displaying panoramic imagery 有权
    显示全景图像的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08767040B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US13348048

    申请日:2012-01-11

    Abstract: Methods and systems for navigating panoramic imagery are provided. If a user rotates panoramic imagery to a view having a view angle that deviates beyond a threshold view angle, the view of the panoramic imagery will be adjusted to the threshold view angle. In a particular implementation, the view is drifted to the threshold view angle so that a user can at least temporarily view the imagery that deviates beyond the threshold view angle. A variety of transition animations can be used as the imagery is drifted to the threshold view angle. For instance, the view can be elastically snapped back to the threshold view angle to provide a visually appealing transition to a user.

    Abstract translation: 提供了导航全景图像的方法和系统。 如果使用者将全景图像转换为具有偏离超过阈值视角的视角的视图,则全景图像的视图将被调整到阈值视角。 在特定实现中,视图被漂移到阈值视角,使得用户可以至少临时观看偏离超过阈值视角的图像。 当图像漂移到阈值视角时,可以使用各种转换动画。 例如,视图可以被弹性地卡扣回到阈值视角,以向用户提供视觉吸引人的过渡。

    Selecting and verifying textures in image-based three-dimensional modeling, and applications thereof
    8.
    发明授权
    Selecting and verifying textures in image-based three-dimensional modeling, and applications thereof 有权
    在基于图像的三维建模中选择和验证纹理及其应用

    公开(公告)号:US08669976B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US12903019

    申请日:2010-10-12

    Abstract: Embodiments relate to selecting and verifying textures in image-based three-dimensional modeling. In a first embodiment, a computer-implemented method for texturing a three-dimensional model. In the method, a polygon orientation of a polygon defining a face of a three-dimensional model is determined. A first camera orientation corresponding to a camera that took a first photographic image in a set of photographic images is also determined. The first photographic image is unconstrained to the three-dimensional model. The polygon orientation is compared with the first camera orientation to determine whether the first photographic image is directed toward the face of the three-dimensional model. If the first photographic image is directed toward the face of the three-dimensional model, a notification is provided for display to a user indicating that the first photographic image could be texture mapped to the three-dimensional model if the first photographic image is constrained to the three-dimensional model.

    Abstract translation: 实施例涉及在基于图像的三维建模中选择和验证纹理。 在第一实施例中,一种用于纹理三维模型的计算机实现的方法。 在该方法中,确定定义三维模型的面的多边形取向。 还确定了对应于在一组照相图像中拍摄第一摄影图像的相机的第一相机方位。 第一个摄影图像是不受约束的三维模型。 将多边形方向与第一照相机方位进行比较,以确定第一摄影图像是否指向三维模型的面。 如果第一摄影图像指向三维模型的面部,则提供通知以向用户显示,指示如果第一摄影图像被约束为第一摄影图像可以被纹理映射到三维模型 三维模型。

    Method and System for Displaying Panoramic Imagery
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Displaying Panoramic Imagery 有权
    显示全景影像的方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130176384A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13348048

    申请日:2012-01-11

    Abstract: Methods and systems for navigating panoramic imagery are provided. If a user rotates panoramic imagery to a view having a view angle that deviates beyond a threshold view angle, the view of the panoramic imagery will be adjusted to the threshold view angle. In a particular implementation, the view is drifted to the threshold view angle so that a user can at least temporarily view the imagery that deviates beyond the threshold view angle. A variety of transition animations can be used as the imagery is drifted to the threshold view angle. For instance, the view can be elastically snapped back to the threshold view angle to provide a visually appealing transition to a user.

    Abstract translation: 提供了导航全景图像的方法和系统。 如果使用者将全景图像转换为具有偏离超过阈值视角的视角的视图,则全景图像的视图将被调整到阈值视角。 在特定实现中,视图被漂移到阈值视角,使得用户可以至少临时观看偏离超过阈值视角的图像。 当图像漂移到阈值视角时,可以使用各种转换动画。 例如,视图可以被弹性地卡扣回到阈值视角,以向用户提供视觉吸引人的过渡。

    Systems and method for navigating between oblique views of a map
    10.
    发明授权
    Systems and method for navigating between oblique views of a map 有权
    用于在地图的倾斜视图之间导航的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08994738B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-31

    申请号:US13426508

    申请日:2012-03-21

    CPC classification number: G06T19/003 G06T13/80 G06T15/205

    Abstract: System and method for rendering a sequence of images corresponding to a sequence of camera poses of a target area to generate an animation representative of a progression of camera poses are provided. An initial image and an associated initial depthmap of a target area captured from an initial camera pose, and a final image and an associated final depthmap of the target area captured from a final camera pose are identified. A plurality of intermediate images representing a plurality of intermediate camera poses directed at the target are produced by performing interpolation on the initial image, the initial depthmap, the final image and the final depthmap. Each intermediate image is associated with a point along the navigational path between the initial and the final camera poses. An animation of the plurality of intermediate images produces a transition of views between the initial camera pose and the final camera pose.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于呈现对应于目标区域的相机姿态的序列的图像序列以生成表示相机姿态的进展的动画的系统和方法。 识别从初始摄像机姿态捕获的目标区域的初始图像和相关联的初始深度图,以及从最终摄像机姿态捕获的目标区域的最终图像和相关联的最终深度图。 通过对初始图像,初始深度图,最终图像和最终深度图进行插值来产生表示针对目标的多个中间相机姿态的多个中间图像。 每个中间图像与沿着初始和最终相机姿势之间的导航路径的点相关联。 多个中间图像的动画产生在初始相机姿态和最终相机姿态之间的视图的转变。

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