Method to optimize the visualization of a map's projection based on data and tasks
US9536328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for generating a map using a computer is based on data and weighted factors to minimize corresponding projection distortions. The method and system includes determining visualization goals from analyzing a set of datasets for a map using the computer. A set of visualization characteristics are calculated for each dataset based on the visualization goals using the computer. The visualization characteristics are analyzed to weight factors for each of the datasets. Each of the weighted factors is adjusted based on the relevance of each of the datasets for visualization of the map. An aggregate vector of weighted factors is calculated based on all of the datasets, and the map for visualization is generated based on the aggregate vector of weighted factors.
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