System and Method for Fusing Geospatial Data
First Claim
1. A method for automatically conflating vector data with geospatial data, said method comprising:
- identifying a first set of feature points associated with said vector data;
identifying a second set of feature points associated with said geospatial data;
generating control point pairs, wherein each of said control point pairs includes a distinct one of said first set of feature points and a corresponding distinct one of said second set of feature points; and
deforming at least one of said vector data and said geospatial data to effectively align said control point pairs.
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Abstract
Automatic conflation systems and techniques which provide vector-imagery conflation and map-imagery conflation. Vector-imagery conflation is an efficient approach that exploits knowledge from multiple data sources to identify a set of accurate control points. Vector-imagery conflation provides automatic and accurate alignment of various vector datasets and imagery, and is appropriate for GIS applications, for example, requiring alignment of vector data and imagery over large geographical regions. Map-imagery conflation utilizes common vector datasets as “glue” to automatically integrate street maps with imagery. This approach provides automatic, accurate, and intelligent images that combine the visual appeal and accuracy of imagery with the detailed attribution information often contained in such diverse maps. Both conflation approaches are applicable for GIS applications requiring, for example, alignment of vector data, raster maps, and imagery. If desired, the conflated data generated by such systems may be retrieved on-demand.
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31 Claims
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1. A method for automatically conflating vector data with geospatial data, said method comprising:
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identifying a first set of feature points associated with said vector data; identifying a second set of feature points associated with said geospatial data; generating control point pairs, wherein each of said control point pairs includes a distinct one of said first set of feature points and a corresponding distinct one of said second set of feature points; and deforming at least one of said vector data and said geospatial data to effectively align said control point pairs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling a computer for conflating vector data with geospatial data according to a method comprising:
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identifying a first set of feature points associated with said vector data; identifying a second set of feature points associated with said geospatial data; generating control point pairs, wherein each of said control point pairs includes a distinct one of said first set of feature points and a corresponding distinct one of said second set of feature points; and deforming at least one of said vector data and said geospatial data to effectively align said control point pairs.
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31. A system for conflating vector data with geospatial data, said system comprising:
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means for identifying a first set of feature points associated with said vector data; means for identifying a second set of feature points associated with said geospatial data; means for generating control point pairs, wherein each of said control point pairs includes a distinct one of said first set of feature points and a corresponding distinct one of said second set of feature points; and means for deforming at least one of said vector data and said geospatial data to effectively align said control point pairs.
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