Method and apparatus for providing point-of-interest detection via feature analysis and mobile device position information
US9843893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach is provided for determining new point(s)-of-interest based, at least in part, on mobile device positioning, three dimensional location data, or a combination thereof. The approach involves processing and/or facilitating a processing of location information associated with a plurality of devices to determine one or more location points at which there are one or more concentrations of the plurality of devices. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, an accessing of three-dimensional data representing the one or more location points. The approach further involves processing and/or facilitating a processing of the three-dimensional data to determine one or more features that are indicative of a presence of one or more points of interest. The approach also involves determining one or more candidate points of interest based, at least in part, on the one or more features.
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