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Method, system and apparatus for providing visual feedback of a map view change

US9159153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B29/106
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus are described to provide visual feedback of a change in map view. Various embodiments may display a map view of a map in a two-dimensional map view mode. Embodiments may obtain input indicating a change to a three-dimensional map view mode. Input may be obtained through the utilization of touch, auditory, or other well-known input technologies. Some embodiments may allow the input to request a specific display position to display. In response to the input indicating a change to a three-dimensional map view mode, embodiments may then display an animation that moves a virtual camera for the map display to different virtual camera positions to illustrate that the map view mode is changed to a three-dimensional map view mode.

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