Landmark-based routing
US7912637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/106
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Driving directions can be helpful if in addition to spatial information, landmark information is provided. Landmarks assist in adding context to directions as well as allowing for a greater likelihood of success of an operator following directions. There can be employment of physical identification of landmarks as well as processing regarding the utility of a landmark in regards to driving directions. Driving directions can be highly useful if integrated landmarks relate to knowledge possessed by an operator of a vehicle. Landmark based driving direction can be integrated with advertisements that relate to the directions.
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