OPEN AREA MAPS WITH GUIDANCE
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1. A method of guidance using an open area map, the method comprising:
- identifying a destination selected in the open area map, the open area map including an image of a layout representing a real-world area in which a person walks about, wherein the open area map is associated with a grid;
calculating a route from an origin point to the selected destination in the open area map as a function of the grid; and
providing audio content corresponding to the calculated route.
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Abstract
Systems and methods corresponding to an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises identifying a destination selected in an open area map. The open area map includes an image of a layout representing a real-world area in which a person walks about. The open area map is associated with a grid. A route is calculated from an origin point to the selected destination in the open area map as a function of the grid. Audio or text content corresponding to the calculated route is provided.
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1. A method of guidance using an open area map, the method comprising:
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identifying a destination selected in the open area map, the open area map including an image of a layout representing a real-world area in which a person walks about, wherein the open area map is associated with a grid; calculating a route from an origin point to the selected destination in the open area map as a function of the grid; and providing audio content corresponding to the calculated route. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An open area map comprising:
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an image of a floor plan corresponding to a pedestrian walkable area, the image associated with an array of objects; and a plurality of reference areas linked with the array, wherein the open area map is configured for routing between the reference areas based on adjacent objects of the array, and wherein the open area map is further configured to provide text corresponding to guidance information for a route. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of presenting an open area map, the method comprising:
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identifying a point in an open area map, the open area map including an image of a layout representing a real-world pedestrian area; determining a point-of-view in relation to the identified point; translating coordinates associated with the open area map to represent the open area map from the point-of-view; and displaying the open area map from the point-of-view. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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