公开(公告)号：US09355476B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13632001

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G06T11/00

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操作。 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：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：US20140365114A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14081950

申请日：2013-11-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marcel van Os ,  Cédric Bray ,  Yaohua Hu ,  Elisabeth Lindkvist ,  Adrian Lindberg ,  Christine B. McGavran ,  Billy P. Chen

IPC: G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G01C21/3676

Abstract: For a device that runs a mapping application, a method for providing maneuver indicators along a route of a map. The maneuver indicators are arrows that identify the direction and orientation of a maneuver. A maneuver arrow may be selected and displayed differently from unselected maneuver arrows. Maneuver arrows may be selected automatically based on a user's current location. The mapping application transitions between maneuver arrows and provides an animation for the transition. Complex maneuvers may be indicated by multiple arrows, providing a more detailed guidance for a user of the mapping application.

Abstract translation: 对于运行映射应用程序的设备，一种沿地图路线提供操纵指示器的方法。 机动指标是确定机动方向和方向的箭头。 可以选择和显示机动箭头，与未选择的机动箭头不同。 可以根据用户的当前位置自动选择机动箭头。 映射应用程序在操纵箭头之间转换，并为转换提供动画。 复杂的操作可以由多个箭头指示，为映射应用的用户提供更详细的指导。

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：US20190339091A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US16513914

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Moore ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Marcel van Os ,  Billy P. Chen

IPC: G01C21/36

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a navigation application that allows a user to peek ahead or behind during a turn-by-turn navigation presentation that the application provides while tracking a device (e.g., a mobile device, a vehicle, etc.) traversal of a physical route. As the device traverses along the physical route, the navigation application generates a navigation presentation that shows a representation of the device on a map traversing along a virtual route that represents the physical route on the map. While providing the navigation presentation, the navigation application can receive user input to look ahead or behind along the virtual route. Based on the user input, the navigation application moves the navigation presentation to show locations on the virtual route that are ahead or behind the displayed current location of the device on the virtual route. This movement can cause the device representation to no longer be visible in the navigation presentation. Also, the virtual route often includes several turns, and the peek ahead or behind movement of the navigation presentation passes the presentation through one or more of these turns. In some embodiments, the map can be defined presented as a two-dimensional (2D) or a three-dimensional (3D) scene.

公开(公告)号：US10274336B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

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: H03F1/26 ,  G01C21/36 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G06F11/30

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.

公开(公告)号：US09536325B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14056924

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Cédric Bray ,  Christopher D. Moore ,  Patrick S. Piemonte ,  Emanuele Vulcano ,  Marcel van Os ,  Billy P. Chen ,  Seejo K. Pylappan ,  Justin O'Beirne

IPC: G06F3/0482 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G06T11/001 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: A device that provides a map and/or navigation application that displays items on the map and/or navigation instructions differently in different modes. The applications of some embodiments provide a day mode and a night mode. In some embodiments the application uses the day mode as a default and activates the night mode when the time is after sunset at the location of the device. Some embodiments activate night mode when multiple conditions are satisfied (for example, when (1) the time is after sunset at the location of the device and (2) the ambient light level is below a threshold brightness).

Abstract translation: 提供在不同模式下不同地显示地图和/或导航指令上的项目的地图和/或导航应用的设备。 一些实施例的应用提供日模式和夜间模式。 在一些实施例中，应用程序使用日模式作为默认值，并且在设备的位置处的日落之后激活夜间模式。 一些实施例在满足多个条件时激活夜间模式（例如，当（1）在设备的位置处的日落之后的时间和（2）环境光水平低于阈值亮度时）。

公开(公告)号：US20130321403A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

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

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：US11422694B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17024455

申请日：2020-09-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Patrick S. Piemonte ,  Bradford A. Moore ,  Billy P. Chen

IPC: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A multitouch device can interpret and disambiguate different gestures related to manipulating a displayed image of a 3D object, scene, or region. Examples of manipulations include pan, zoom, rotation, and tilt. The device can define a number of manipulation modes, including one or more single-control modes such as a pan mode, a zoom mode, a rotate mode, and/or a tilt mode. The manipulation modes can also include one or more multi-control modes, such as a pan/zoom/rotate mode that allows multiple parameters to be modified simultaneously.