Use of image sensors to query real world for geo-reference information
US11232587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods that makes use of one or more image sensors of a device to provide users with information relating to nearby points of interest. The image sensors may be used to detect features and/or objects in the field of view of the image sensors. Pose data, including a location and orientation of the device is then determined based on the one or more detected features and/or objects. A plurality of points of interest that are within a geographical area that is dependent on the pose data are then determined. The determination may, for instance, be made by querying a mapping database for points of interest that are known to be located within a particular distance of the location of the user. The device then provides information to the user indicating one or more of the plurality of points of interest.
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