Data-driven 3D traffic views with the view based on user-selected start and end geographical locations
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1. A computer-implemented method of displaying on a 3D graphical map traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system, the method comprising:
- (a) obtaining traffic flow data for the road system;
(b) a user selecting a start geographical location and an end geographical location; and
(c) creating and displaying an animated flythrough 3D graphical map beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location, wherein the traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough.
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Abstract
Traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system is obtained. A user selects a start geographical location and an end geographical location. An animated flythrough 3D graphical map is then created and displayed beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location. The traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough.
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1. A computer-implemented method of displaying on a 3D graphical map traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system, the method comprising:
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(a) obtaining traffic flow data for the road system;
(b) a user selecting a start geographical location and an end geographical location; and
(c) creating and displaying an animated flythrough 3D graphical map beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location, wherein the traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An article of manufacture for displaying on a 3D graphical map traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system, the article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable medium holding computer-executable instructions for performing a method comprising:
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(a) obtaining traffic flow data for the road system;
(b) a user selecting a start geographical location and an end geographical location; and
(c) creating and displaying an animated flythrough 3D graphical map beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location, wherein the traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A computer-implemented apparatus for displaying on a 3D graphical map traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system, the apparatus comprising:
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(a) means for obtaining traffic flow data for the road system;
(b) means for allowing a user to select a start geographical location and an end geographical location; and
(c) means for creating and displaying an animated flythrough 3D graphical map beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location, wherein the traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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