Image reproduction apparatus using image files related to an electronic map, image reproduction method for the same, and recording medium for recording program for executing the method
First Claim
1. A method of reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map including the image file so that position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map, the method comprising the steps:
- (a) selecting a target point to be observed on the electronic map and obtaining position information of the target point;
(b) setting a search range of image files on the electronic map;
(c) searching for image files including an image of the target point within the set search range; and
(d) displaying images of the found image files on the electronic map.
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Abstract
An image reproduction apparatus for displaying images of image files including an image of a target point to be observed by using image files located adjacent to the target point. A method of reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map including the image file so that position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map includes: (a) selecting a target point to be observed on the electronic map and obtaining position information of the target point; (b) setting a search range of image files on the electronic map; (c) searching for image files including an image of the target point within the set search range; and (d) displaying images of the found image files on the electronic map.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map including the image file so that position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map, the method comprising the steps:
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(a) selecting a target point to be observed on the electronic map and obtaining position information of the target point; (b) setting a search range of image files on the electronic map; (c) searching for image files including an image of the target point within the set search range; and (d) displaying images of the found image files on the electronic map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23)
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4. The method of claim 4, wherein the predetermined radius range is set in association with an altitude of an image located at the target point.
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12. A method of reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map on which a predetermined icon indicating position information, azimuth information, and view angle information of the image file is displayed, wherein position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map, the method comprising the steps:
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(a) selecting an icon oriented toward an image of a target point to be observed using the icon shape; (b) executing the selected icon; and (c) displaying an image of an image file linked to the icon on the electronic map.
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13. An apparatus for reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map including the image file so that position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map, the apparatus comprising:
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a target point selecting unit that selects a target point to be observed on the electronic map and obtains position information of the target point; a search range setting unit that sets a search range of image files on the electronic map; an image file search unit that searches for image files including an image of the target point in the set search range; and a display unit that displays images of the found image files on the electronic map. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An apparatus for reproducing an image of an image file on an electronic map on which predetermined icons indicating position information, azimuth information, and view angle information of the image file are displayed, wherein position information of the image file matches position information on the electronic map, the apparatus comprising:
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an icon selecting unit that selects an icon oriented toward an image of a target point to be observed using the icon shape; an icon execution unit that executes the selected icon; and a display unit that displays an image of an image file linked to the icon on the electronic map.
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