Pedestrian Mapping System
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1. A computer readable medium having instructions for causing a computer to execute a method comprising:
- generating a start and end point;
generating a safety factor;
providing route data comprising segments, safety ratings, and lengths wherein each segment has an associated safety rating and length;
determining at least one route between the start and end point from the route data and the safety factor;
wherein the at least one route is determined by selecting a series of at least one segment that has a lowest weight compared to the weight of at least one other series of at least one other segment wherein the weight of each segment is calculated by an equation that uses a non-linear relationship between the route data and the safety factor; and
identifying a representation of the at least one route.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a system and method for a web-based mapping and routing service for pedestrians, which may include wheeled transportation (e.g. buses). More specifically, the present invention is directed toward use on a college campus. The present invention provides customized pedestrian routes highlighting campus and community locations while providing navigation options concerning walking distance and safety factors. This provides custom routes to each user that are designed to be optimized for safety or speed depending on user input.
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1. A computer readable medium having instructions for causing a computer to execute a method comprising:
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generating a start and end point; generating a safety factor; providing route data comprising segments, safety ratings, and lengths wherein each segment has an associated safety rating and length; determining at least one route between the start and end point from the route data and the safety factor; wherein the at least one route is determined by selecting a series of at least one segment that has a lowest weight compared to the weight of at least one other series of at least one other segment wherein the weight of each segment is calculated by an equation that uses a non-linear relationship between the route data and the safety factor; and identifying a representation of the at least one route. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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4. The medium of claim 4, wherein the method includes at least two waypoints.
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9. A directional guide for safe passage between at least two points comprising:
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at least one segment having a length and a safety rating connecting the at least two points; at least one direction identifying the at least one segment; and wherein the at least one segment is determined by calculating the segment weight from the at least one segment'"'"'s length and safety rating using a non-linear relationship. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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