Methods and systems for decluttering icons representing points of interest on a map
US8671355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3682
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for decluttering icons on a map graphically presented on a display. In one implementation, a method is provided for decluttering icons representing points-of-interest on a map, wherein the method includes determining whether icons in a map view are overlapping and grouping the icons which are determined to overlap into at least one icon group. The method may also include repositioning the icons in each icon group into a decluttered icon patterns, wherein repositioning includes repositioning the icons at a predetermined distance from a common focal point. In addition, the method may include adjusting the repositioned icons to a different position in the map view when the repositioned icons overlap. Additionally, or alternatively, the method may include repositioning an icon in at least one decluttered icon pattern to a new position in the map view based on input from a user.
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