3D navigation methods using nonphotorealistic (NPR) 3D maps
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1. A method of displaying a navigation map, comprising the steps of:
- automatically determining a location of a vehicle;
identifying three-dimensional data associated with buildings surrounding the vehicle;
receiving an input from a user, the input being indicative of a nonphotorealistic image style requested by the user;
rendering a nonphotorealistic image based on the data and based on the input; and
electronically displaying the nonphotorealistic image to the user.
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Abstract
A method of displaying a navigation map includes automatically determining a location of a vehicle. Three-dimensional or 2D data associated with buildings surrounding the vehicle is identified. A nonphotorealistic image of 3D objects around the vehicle is rendered based on the data. The nonphotorealistic image is electronically displayed to a user.
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1. A method of displaying a navigation map, comprising the steps of:
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automatically determining a location of a vehicle; identifying three-dimensional data associated with buildings surrounding the vehicle; receiving an input from a user, the input being indicative of a nonphotorealistic image style requested by the user; rendering a nonphotorealistic image based on the data and based on the input; and electronically displaying the nonphotorealistic image to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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