Map view
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of providing navigation-related functions including a map display, the method comprising:
- receiving input corresponding to a geographic location;
retrieving photo image data associated with the geographic location, the photo image data based on at least one image captured by a video camera or a photo camera;
providing the photo image data to display at least a portion of a photo image view representing at least a portion of the geographic location;
retrieving geographic map data corresponding to the geographic location; and
providing the geographic map data to display at least a portion of a digital map in the portion of the photo image view, wherein the digital map is integrated within the photo image view,wherein the photo image view comprises a panoramic 360 degree view around a geographical point.
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Abstract
One or more systems, devices, and/or methods for providing navigation-related functions, such as map display, are disclosed. For example, a method may include receiving input corresponding to a location. Photo image data associated with the location are retrieved. The photo image data are based on at least one image captured by a video camera or a photo camera. The photo image data are provided to display at least a portion of a photo image view representing at least a portion of the location. Map data corresponding to the location are retrieved. The map data are provided to display at least a portion of a digital map in the portion of the photo image view, and the digital map is integrated within the photo image view.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of providing navigation-related functions including a map display, the method comprising:
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receiving input corresponding to a geographic location; retrieving photo image data associated with the geographic location, the photo image data based on at least one image captured by a video camera or a photo camera; providing the photo image data to display at least a portion of a photo image view representing at least a portion of the geographic location; retrieving geographic map data corresponding to the geographic location; and providing the geographic map data to display at least a portion of a digital map in the portion of the photo image view, wherein the digital map is integrated within the photo image view, wherein the photo image view comprises a panoramic 360 degree view around a geographical point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store a computer program that performs a method of operating a navigation system, the method comprising:
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receiving input indicating an area; obtaining photo image data associated with the area, the photo image data based on at least one image captured by a video camera or a photo camera; displaying at least a portion of a photo image view representing at least a portion of the area based on the obtained photo image data, wherein the photo image view comprises a street view or an indoor view; obtaining map data corresponding to the area; and displaying at least a portion of a digital map as a function of the obtained map data, the digital map integrated in the photo image view. - View Dependent Claims (9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23)
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10. A non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store a computer program that performs a method of operating a navigation system, the method comprising:
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receiving input indicating an area; obtaining photo image data associated with the area, the photo image data based on at least one image captured by a video camera or a photo camera; displaying at least a portion of a photo image view representing at least a portion of the area based on the obtained photo image data; obtaining map data corresponding to the area; and displaying at least a portion of a digital map as a function of the obtained map data, the digital map integrated in the photo image view, wherein the digital map is integrated in a region associated with a ground area, an unfocused area, or a ceiling area of the photo image view.
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16. A navigation system comprising:
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a graphical user interface display; and a processor in communication with the graphical user interface display, the processor configured to retrieve panoramic image data and geographic map data associated with a geographic area based on an input indicating the geographic area, wherein at least a portion of a panoramic image view representing at least a portion of the geographic area is displayed on the graphics user interface display based on the panoramic image data provided by the processor, and wherein at least a portion of a digital map is displayed on the graphics user interface display as a function of the geographic map data provided by the processor, the digital map being integrated into the panoramic image view, wherein the digital map includes an icon positioned at a geographic point corresponding to the panoramic image view. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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