Manipulation of user attention with respect to a simulated field of view for geographic navigation via constrained focus on, perspective attraction to, and/or correction and dynamic adjustment of, points of interest
US9791290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T19/003
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Manipulation of a user's attention is disclosed with respect to a point of interest represented in a simulated field of view of a geographic locality during simulation of travel between locations therein, such as by a computer-implemented navigation system or application. As a user virtually navigates a route, the simulated field of view presented on a display thereto may be constrained, immediately or gradually to an orientation, different from the direction of travel or otherwise from an orientation selected by the user, which focuses on, or otherwise includes the point of interest, or a representation thereof. In this manner, the user's attention is directed or otherwise drawn to the point of interest, e.g. they are less likely to miss or ignore it.
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