Navigating with a camera device
US9389087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A navigation system and method are described. A destination may be determined for a user. A starting location may be determined for the user using data obtained via a mobile device of the user. The user may be enabled to establish a route from the starting location to the destination using the mobile device. Route information that details the established route may be stored in a database for subsequent display to other users. In some embodiments, a value total for each user may be stored, and value may be added to the user's value total in response to the user establishing the route from the starting location to the destination.
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