Generating vector geometry from raster input for semi-automatic land planning
US8423896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/165
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention includes a land planning tool that maybe used to perform a variety of land planning tasks. The land planning tool may interpret global information systems (GIS) electronic data in conjunction with user-specified constraints to analyze and display a development site, visually indicating developable areas. The user may then use a pen-based device to sketch outlines of land planning objects. As the user sketches, the land planning tool may generate vector geometry stored in an electronic database for use by a variety of computer aided design tools.
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