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Methods and systems for decluttering icons representing points of interest on a map

  • US 8,671,355 B2
  • Filed: 10/06/2008
  • Issued: 03/11/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for decluttering icons on a map graphically presented on a display, the icons representing points-of-interest on the map, the method comprising:

  • determining whether icons in a map view are overlapping;

    grouping the icons which are determined to overlap into at least one icon group;

    repositioning the icons in each icon group into a decluttered icon pattern, the repositioning including;

    determining a centroid based on positions of the grouped icons; and

    repositioning the grouped icons in the map view at a predetermined distance from the determined centroid, wherein each of the repositioned icons includes a leader line that extends between the icon and the centroid on the map; and

    adjusting the repositioned icons to a different position in the map view when the repositioned icons or leader lines overlap.

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