Systems and methods for route guidance through a waterway
US12429339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/203
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system for providing route guidance through a waterway to a user. The system comprises: an interface comprising a plurality of display elements, the display elements being configured to: display a map of the waterway and surrounding area; receive an origin and a destination on the waterway from the user; display a control enabling the user to request route guidance from the origin to the destination through the waterway; display on the map of the waterway a plurality of routes taken between the origin and destination by a plurality of corresponding navigators; identify at least one of the plurality of routes taken by at least one of the plurality of navigators having local knowledge of the waterway; and display at least one recommended route from the origin to the destination.
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