Indoor localization of mobile devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Indoor localization of mobile devices 有权
    移动设备的室内本地化

    公开(公告)号:US09204259B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-01

    申请号:US14069869

    申请日:2013-11-01

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W4/04

    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面提供了用于生成可用于预测室内位置的室内空间中的无线网络环境的模型的系统和方法。 本公开涉及收集无线网络接入点标识符信息,并且收集在各个位置观察到的功率电平以生成各种信号映射。 信号图可以用于产生室内空间的模型。 在一个示例中,投票模型可以使用多个信号映射的概率分布,以便识别与在客户端设备处接收的当前信号重叠的最高概率的位置。 一旦确定了位置,它可以用于协助任何数量的导航功能,例如向另一室内位置(例如,会议室或出口)提供转弯方向,或简单地提供关于当前位置的信息。

    Extraction and Representation of Three-Dimensional (3D) and Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) Parameters from Lighted Image Sequences
    2.
    发明申请
    Extraction and Representation of Three-Dimensional (3D) and Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) Parameters from Lighted Image Sequences 有权
    来自照明图像序列的三维(3D)和双向反射分布函数(BRDF)参数的提取和表示

    公开(公告)号:US20150172636A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14108358

    申请日:2013-12-17

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23229 G06T15/506 H04N5/2354

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that use images to determine lighting information for an object. A computing device can receive an image of the object. For a pixel of the image, the computing device can: apply a first lighting model to determine a first estimate of a bi-directional lighting function (BRDF) for the object at the pixel, apply a second lighting model to determine a second estimate of the BRDF for the object at the pixel, determine a third estimate of the BRDF based on the first and second estimates, and store the third estimate of the BRDF in lighting-storage data. The computing device can provide the lighting-storage data. The BRDF can utilize a number of lighting parameters, such as a normal vector and albedo, reflectivity, and roughness values.

    Abstract translation: 提供了使用图像来确定对象的照明信息的方法和系统。 计算设备可以接收对象的图像。 对于图像的像素,计算设备可以:应用第一照明模型以确定在像素处的对象的双向照明功能(BRDF)的第一估计,应用第二照明模型以确定第二估计 在像素处的对象的BRDF基于第一和第二估计确定BRDF的第三估计,并将BRDF的第三估计存储在照明存储数据中。 计算设备可以提供照明存储数据。 BRDF可以利用许多照明参数,例如法向量和反照率,反射率和粗糙度值。

    Combining unstructured image and 3D search results for interactive search and exploration
    3.
    发明授权
    Combining unstructured image and 3D search results for interactive search and exploration 有权
    结合非结构化图像和3D搜索结果进行交互式搜索和探索

    公开(公告)号:US09372871B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-21

    申请号:US13647961

    申请日:2012-10-09

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Implementations relate to presenting search results to a user. In particular, disclosed techniques include presenting both image search results and 3D model search results to a user. The user can manipulate the 3D model depicted in the 3D model search results by rotating, translating or zooming. Implementations thus provide a rich synergistic exploration experience to the user.

    Abstract translation: 实现涉及向用户呈现搜索结果。 特别地,所公开的技术包括将图像搜索结果和3D模型搜索结果呈现给用户。 用户可以通过旋转,翻译或缩放操纵3D模型搜索结果中描绘的3D模型。 因此,实施为用户提供了丰富的协同探索体验。

    INDOOR LOCALIZATION OF MOBILE DEVICES
    4.
    发明申请
    INDOOR LOCALIZATION OF MOBILE DEVICES 有权
    移动设备的室内定位

    公开(公告)号:US20150256978A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-10

    申请号:US14069869

    申请日:2013-11-01

    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H04W4/04

    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面提供了用于生成可用于预测室内位置的室内空间中的无线网络环境的模型的系统和方法。 本公开涉及收集无线网络接入点标识符信息,并且收集在各个位置观察到的功率电平以生成各种信号映射。 信号图可以用于产生室内空间的模型。 在一个示例中,投票模型可以使用多个信号映射的概率分布,以便识别与在客户端设备处接收的当前信号重叠的最高概率的位置。 一旦确定了位置,它可以用于协助任何数量的导航功能,例如向另一室内位置(例如,会议室或出口)提供转弯方向,或简单地提供关于当前位置的信息。

    IMAGE-BASED 3D MODEL SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL
    5.
    发明申请
    IMAGE-BASED 3D MODEL SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL 审中-公开
    基于图像的3D模型搜索和检索

    公开(公告)号:US20150178321A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:US13796936

    申请日:2013-03-12

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F16/532 G06F16/56 G06F16/583

    Abstract: A query may be associated with 3D models based on the relevancy of each 3D model to the query. For a given query, a set of views are selected from a 3D model. Relevance scores are assigned to the views based on image features that are shared with popular on-line images that are accessed based on the query. The relevance scores of the views are aggregated to provide the 3D model with a relevance score. In response to a user search for a 3D model, the model having the highest relevance score for a query that matches the search is selected and returned to the user. The 3D model may be displayed with the 2D view that has the highest relevance score. In some cases, a set of 3D models having the highest relevance scores is returned to the user such that the user may select an appropriate 3D model.

    Abstract translation: 基于每个3D模型与查询的相关性,查询可以与3D模型相关联。 对于给定的查询,从3D模型中选择一组视图。 基于与基于查询访问的流行在线图像共享的图像特征,将相关性分数分配给视图。 视图的相关性分数被聚合,以向3D模型提供相关性分数。 响应于用户搜索3D模型,选择与搜索匹配的查询具有最高相关性得分的模型并返回给用户。 3D模型可能与具有最高相关性得分的2D视图一起显示。 在一些情况下,具有最高相关性分数的一组3D模型被返回给用户,使得用户可以选择适当的3D模型。

    Extraction and representation of three-dimensional (3D) and bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) parameters from lighted image sequences
    6.
    发明授权
    Extraction and representation of three-dimensional (3D) and bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) parameters from lighted image sequences 有权
    从照明图像序列中提取和表示三维(3D)和双向反射分布函数(BRDF)参数

    公开(公告)号:US09509905B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US14108358

    申请日:2013-12-17

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23229 G06T15/506 H04N5/2354

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that use images to determine lighting information for an object. A computing device can receive an image of the object. For a pixel of the image, the computing device can: apply a first lighting model to determine a first estimate of a bi-directional lighting function (BRDF) for the object at the pixel, apply a second lighting model to determine a second estimate of the BRDF for the object at the pixel, determine a third estimate of the BRDF based on the first and second estimates, and store the third estimate of the BRDF in lighting-storage data. The computing device can provide the lighting-storage data. The BRDF can utilize a number of lighting parameters, such as a normal vector and albedo, reflectivity, and roughness values.

    Abstract translation: 提供了使用图像来确定对象的照明信息的方法和系统。 计算设备可以接收对象的图像。 对于图像的像素,计算设备可以:应用第一照明模型以确定在像素处的对象的双向照明功能(BRDF)的第一估计,应用第二照明模型以确定第二估计 在像素处的对象的BRDF基于第一和第二估计确定BRDF的第三估计,并将BRDF的第三估计存储在照明存储数据中。 计算设备可以提供照明存储数据。 BRDF可以利用许多照明参数,例如法向量和反照率,反射率和粗糙度值。

    Indoor localization of mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US09258681B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14058632

    申请日:2013-10-21

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.

    System and method of using images to determine correspondence between locations
    8.
    发明授权
    System and method of using images to determine correspondence between locations 有权
    使用图像确定位置之间的对应关系的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08655012B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US13746775

    申请日:2013-01-22

    Applicant: Google, Inc.

    Abstract: In one aspect, a system and method is provided that matches images that are associated with street addresses with images that are associated with locations that are stored with respect to another reference system, such as latitude/longitude. If the images match, the street address is associated with the location. In a further aspect, text contained in the images is extracted and associated with the street address as well.

    Abstract translation: 在一个方面,提供了一种系统和方法,其将与街道地址相关联的图像与与相对于另一参考系统(例如纬度/经度)存储的位置相关联的图像进行匹配。 如果图像匹配,街道地址与该位置相关联。 在另一方面,图像中包含的文本也被提取并与街道地址相关联。

    AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF TRAJECTORY DATA
    9.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF TRAJECTORY DATA 有权
    TRAJECTORY数据的自动校正

    公开(公告)号:US20130325328A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13965150

    申请日:2013-08-12

    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

    CPC classification number: G01C21/32

    Abstract: Initial trajectory data that provides an initial description of an approximate trajectory of a device during a time period, and correction data that indicates a location of the device outside the approximate trajectory of the device within the time period, are received. A modified trajectory data that provides a modified description of a corrected trajectory of the device is generated. In particular, terms to express (i) location constraints that limit deformation of the approximate trajectory of the device and (ii) a modification constraint that limits departure of the corrected trajectory of the device from the location indicated by the correction data are generated, and the initial description of the approximate trajectory of the device is modified using the generated terms.

    Abstract translation: 初始轨迹数据,其提供在一段时间段期间设备的近似轨迹的初始描述,以及在该时间段内指示设备的大致轨迹外的设备的位置的校正数据。 生成修改后的轨迹数据,该轨迹数据提供对该装置的校正轨迹的修改的描述。 特别地,表达(i)限制装置的近似轨迹的变形的位置限制的术语和(ii)限制装置的校正轨迹从由校正数据指示的位置的偏离的修改约束,并且 使用生成的术语修改设备的近似轨迹的初始描述。

    Summarizing a photo album in a social network system
    10.
    发明授权
    Summarizing a photo album in a social network system 有权
    在社交网络系统中总结相册

    公开(公告)号:US09311530B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US14520339

    申请日:2014-10-21

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to summarizing a photo album in a social network system. In one embodiment, a method includes grouping photos into a plurality of groups of photos, and selecting a plurality of representative photos, where each representative photo represents a respective group from the plurality of groups, where the selecting is based on a quality score of each of the photos, and where each quality score is based on different types of attributes. The method also includes enabling the plurality of representative photos to be shared.

    Abstract translation: 实施例通常涉及在社交网络系统中总结相册。 在一个实施例中,一种方法包括将照片分组成多组照片,并且选择多个代表照片,其中每个代表照片表示来自多个组的相应组,其中选择基于每个组的质量得分 的照片,每个质量得分都是基于不同类型的属性。 该方法还包括使多个代表性照片能够共享。

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