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Data-driven 3D traffic views with the view based on user-selected start and end geographical locations

US8626440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

9Claims

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Assignee

NAVTEQ B.V. · NL

Inventors

Christopher D. Cera · Havertown, US
Robert M. Soulchin · King of Prussia, US
Brian J. Smyth · West Chester, US
Jonathan K. Agree · Yardley, US
Gregory A. Auxer · Lower Burrell, US
Brent R. Matzelle · Philadelphia, US
Michal Balcerzak · Philadelphia, US
John B. Grubner, III · Fernandina Beach, US
Eric R. Smith · Davis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2006
Grant date	Jan 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 9, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F3/04815
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system is obtained. A user selects a start geographical location and an end geographical location. An animated flythrough 3D graphical map is then created and displayed beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location. The traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough.

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