Method for representing linear features in a location content management system
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1. A method for providing location content, comprising:
- calculating a starting point, an ending point, and a focal point for a linear feature;
receiving a linear location code by a processor of a location content management system from a user interface of a device, the linear location code representing the linear feature in a geographic area and assigned to the focal point of the linear feature, wherein the linear feature is associated with two or more links of a geographic database and the linear feature is modeled outside of the geographic database;
retrieving, by the processor of the location content management system, location content for the linear feature based on the linear location code; and
providing the location content to the user interface.
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Abstract
Representation of linear features in a location content management system is disclosed. A linear feature is represented using a sequence of routing points that define a unique path when routed on a map through those points. A routing point consists of latitude, longitude, and optional stack position. Stack position defines an upper or lower level of a double-decker bridge or road. The data representing the linear feature is stored outside of a geographic database.
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1. A method for providing location content, comprising:
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calculating a starting point, an ending point, and a focal point for a linear feature; receiving a linear location code by a processor of a location content management system from a user interface of a device, the linear location code representing the linear feature in a geographic area and assigned to the focal point of the linear feature, wherein the linear feature is associated with two or more links of a geographic database and the linear feature is modeled outside of the geographic database; retrieving, by the processor of the location content management system, location content for the linear feature based on the linear location code; and providing the location content to the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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6. A method for representing linear features in a location content management system, comprising:
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calculating a starting point, an ending point, and a focal point for a linear feature, wherein the focal point is an average of points of the linear feature; identifying, by a processor of the location content management system, a number and location of routing points to uniquely define the linear feature; determining whether the focal point is assigned a location code; assigning the location code to the focal point; and providing the unique linear location code to users of the location content management system for obtaining location content associated with the linear feature. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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