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Directional and X-ray view techniques for navigation using a mobile device

US9959674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2013
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2340/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for displaying navigation information on a mobile device are provided that include a method that includes obtaining an indication of a position and an indication of a direction associated with the mobile device, using the indication of the position, the indication of the direction, information regarding identities of POIs within a geographic region of interest, and information regarding areas associated with the POIs to determine at least one relevant POI, of the POIs, that is associated with the position and direction, and displaying at least one visual indication associated with each of the at least one relevant POI on the mobile device. The appearance of the at least one visual indication is dependent on at least one of a distance from the mobile device of the relevant POI associated with the visual indication or presence of a known physical barrier between the mobile device and that relevant POI.

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