公开(公告)号：US20160071496A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US13649790

申请日：2012-10-11

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones ,  Patrick Hofmann

IPC: G09G5/377 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G09G5/377 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06F16/9537 ,  G06Q30/0259 ,  G06T3/0075 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T2219/004 ,  G09G5/026 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G2340/12

Abstract: This specification describes technologies relating to aligning content items with map features. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include receiving a request for an online map and selecting a shape in the online map to accommodate overlay of a content item. The methods may further include scaling a content item to fit the shape and aligning the content item with an edge of the shape. The methods may further include rendering the map with the content item projected onto the shape and transmitting data encoding the rendered map in response to the request.

Abstract translation: 本说明书描述了与内容项与地图特征对齐相关的技术。 通常，本说明书中描述的主题的一个方面可以包括接收对在线地图的请求并选择在线地图中的形状以适应内容项的覆盖的方法。 所述方法还可以包括缩放内容项目以适应形状并且使内容项目与形状的边缘对齐。 所述方法还可以包括：将具有投影到形状上的内容项目的地图呈现，并响应于该请求发送编码所渲染地图的数据。

公开(公告)号：US09007440B1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14281069

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones ,  Matthew Robert Simpson

IPC: H04N7/00 ,  G06T3/00 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06T3/0087 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T17/05 ,  H04N5/23238

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。

公开(公告)号：US20140340416A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13895029

申请日：2013-05-15

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Teitlebaum ,  Jonah Jones ,  Sean Egan

IPC: G06T3/40

CPC classification number: G06T3/4092 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/06 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2340/06

Abstract: To generate a description of a raster map image that includes a representation of a body of water having a color gradient that appears constant in response to a zoom operation, a description of geometry of the body of water is generated for a selected geographic area. Using a raster representation of the body of water having a color gradient, at least two blur raster images are generated: a first blur raster image is generated using a first blur radius, and a second blur raster image is generated using a second blur radius different from the first blur radius. The description of the geometry of the body of water, the first blur raster image, and the second blur raster image are provided to a client device for generating raster map images of the selected geographic area.

Abstract translation: 为了生成包括具有响应于缩放操作而呈现恒定的颜色渐变的水体的表示的光栅地图图像的描述，针对所选择的地理区域生成水体的几何形状的描述。 使用具有颜色渐变的水体的光栅表示，生成至少两个模糊光栅图像：使用第一模糊半径生成第一模糊光栅图像，并且使用不同的第二模糊半径来生成第二模糊光栅图像 从第一个模糊半径。 将水体的几何形状，第一模糊光栅图像和第二模糊光栅图像的描述提供给用于生成所选择的地理区域的光栅图像的客户端设备。

公开(公告)号：US09471959B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13895029

申请日：2013-05-15

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： David Teitlebaum ,  Jonah Jones ,  Sean Egan

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/06

CPC classification number: G06T3/4092 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/06 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2340/06

Abstract: To generate a description of a raster map image that includes a representation of a body of water having a color gradient that appears constant in response to a zoom operation, a description of geometry of the body of water is generated for a selected geographic area. Using a raster representation of the body of water having a color gradient, at least two blur raster images are generated: a first blur raster image is generated using a first blur radius, and a second blur raster image is generated using a second blur radius different from the first blur radius. The description of the geometry of the body of water, the first blur raster image, and the second blur raster image are provided to a client device for generating raster map images of the selected geographic area.

Abstract translation: 为了生成包括具有响应于缩放操作而呈现恒定的颜色渐变的水体的表示的光栅地图图像的描述，针对所选择的地理区域生成水体的几何形状的描述。 使用具有颜色渐变的水体的光栅表示，生成至少两个模糊光栅图像：使用第一模糊半径生成第一模糊光栅图像，并且使用不同的第二模糊半径来生成第二模糊光栅图像 从第一个模糊半径。 将水体的几何形状，第一模糊光栅图像和第二模糊光栅图像的描述提供给用于生成所选择的地理区域的光栅图像的客户端设备。

公开(公告)号：US09396584B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14134751

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones ,  Steven Maxwell Seitz

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T17/05

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining whether images of a geographic location identify features with characteristics consistent with shadows cast by people, and using such determination to annotate map information. If such features are identified at the location, the map may be annotated to indicate that the location is frequented by pedestrians.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于确定地理位置的图像是否识别具有与人们投射的阴影相一致的特征的特征，并且使用这样的确定来注释地图信息。 如果在该位置识别出这些特征，则可以注释地图以指示该位置是由行人经常访问的。

公开(公告)号：US20150253859A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14197798

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones ,  Steven Maxwell Seitz

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304

Abstract: A system and method is provided of detecting user manipulation of an inanimate object and interpreting that manipulation as input. In one aspect, the manipulation may be detected by an image capturing component of a computing device, and the manipulation is interpreted as an instruction to execute a command, such as opening up a drawing application in response to a user picking up a pen. The manipulation may also be detected with the aid of an audio capturing device, e.g., a microphone on the computing device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于检测无用物体的用户操纵，并将该操作解释为输入。 在一个方面，可以通过计算设备的图像捕获部件检测操作，并且操作被解释为执行命令的指令，诸如响应于用户拿起笔而打开绘图应用程序。 借助于诸如计算设备上的麦克风的音频捕获设备，也可以检测该操作。

公开(公告)号：US20150187128A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US13891860

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones ,  Ram Brijesh Jagadeesan

IPC: G06T15/60

CPC classification number: G06T15/60 ,  G06T15/506 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2215/16

Abstract: To provide digital maps on a portable device, a graphical representation of an object is displayed for display on a digital map, current orientation of the portable device relative to the sun is determined, and orientation of the graphical representation of the object relative to a virtual sun is determined based on the determined current orientation of the portable device relative to the sun. Using the virtual sun as a light source, a shadow cast by the graphical representation is generated for display on the digital map.

Abstract translation: 为了在便携式设备上提供数字地图，显示对象的图形表示以在数字地图上显示，确定便携式设备相对于太阳的当前方向，以及物体的图形表示相对于虚拟的方向 基于确定的便携式设备相对于太阳的当前方向确定太阳。 使用虚拟太阳作为光源，生成由图形表示投影的阴影，以在数字地图上显示。

公开(公告)号：US08982120B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US14132680

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Janne Matias Kontkanen ,  Evan Hardesty Parker ,  Jonah Jones

IPC: G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G06T19/20

CPC classification number: G06T19/00 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T2210/08 ,  G06T2210/36

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to rendering three-dimensional (3D) models to increase visual palatability. One or more computing devices may render an image of a 3D model. This rendering may actually occur in one or more stages. At an interim stage, the one or more computing devices determine an error value for a rendering of a partially-loaded version of the image. The error value is compared to a threshold. Based on the comparison, the one or more computing device generates an at least partially blurred rendering based at least in part on the rendering of the partially-loaded version of the image. The one or more computing devices provide the at least partially blurred rendering and subsequently provide for display a completely loaded version of the image.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及渲染三维（3D）模型以增加视觉适口性。 一个或多个计算设备可以呈现3D模型的图像。 这种渲染实际上可能发生在一个或多个阶段。 在临时阶段，一个或多个计算装置确定用于渲染图像的部分加载版本的错误值。 将错误值与阈值进行比较。 基于该比较，一个或多个计算设备至少部分地基于图像的部分加载版本的呈现来生成至少部分模糊的渲染。 一个或多个计算设备提供至少部分模糊的渲染，并且随后提供用于显示图像的完全加载的版本。

公开(公告)号：US20140133756A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14159692

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Niek Bergboer ,  Jonah Jones ,  Frederik Schaffalitzky

IPC: G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06K9/6201 ,  G06K9/00677 ,  G06K9/00744 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for selectively providing images. In one aspect, a method includes receiving image data that specify feature values for a plurality of images. The image data include, for each image, location data that specify a geographic location for the image. A group of images in which each image has location data specifying a geographic location that is within a threshold distance of a reference location are selected. Pairs of matching images are selected from the group of images. A reference image for the geographic location is selected from the pairs of matching images. Data that cause presentation in a map space of a photo collection image that includes a visual representation of the reference image are provided. The photo collection image is presented in the map space and at a map position for the geographic location.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于选择性地提供图像。 一方面，一种方法包括接收指定多个图像的特征值的图像数据。 对于每个图像，图像数据包括指定图像的地理位置的位置数据。 选择其中每个图像具有指定在参考位置的阈值距离内的地理位置的位置数据的一组图像。 从图像组中选择一对匹配图像。 从匹配图像对中选择用于地理位置的参考图像。 提供了导致在包括参考图像的可视表示的照片集合图像的地图空间中的呈现的数据。 照片收集图像显示在地图空间和地理位置的地图位置。

公开(公告)号：US09779544B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14580291

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonah Jones

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  G06T19/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T2219/004

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying labels in conjunction with geographic imagery provided, for instance, by a geographic information system, such as a mapping service or a virtual globe application are provided. Candidate positions for displaying labels in conjunction with geographic imagery can be determined based at least in part on a virtual camera viewpoint. The candidate positions can be associated with non-occluded points on three-dimensional models corresponding to the labels. Adjusted positions for labels can be determined form the plurality of candidate positions. The labels can be provided for display in conjunction with the geographic imagery at the adjusted positions.