TECHNIQUES FOR MANIPULATING PANORAMAS
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- presenting a map containing a specified location on a display;
receiving user input requesting a panorama view of the specified location; and
presenting an animated sequence transitioning from the map to the panorama view of the specified location, where the animated sequence comprises;
zooming into the specified location on the map;
transitioning from the zoomed map to a panorama with a field of view showing a street surface at the specified location; and
spinning the panorama such that the field of view tilts up from the street surface to the horizon.
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Abstract
A multi-step animation sequence for smoothly transitioning from a map view to a panorama view of a specified location is disclosed. An orientation overlay can be displayed on the panorama, showing a direction and angular extent of the field of view of the panorama. An initial specified location and a current location of the panorama can also be displayed on the orientation overlay. A navigable placeholder panorama to be displayed in place of a panorama at the specified location when panorama data is not available is disclosed. A perspective view of a street name annotation can be laid on the surface of a street in the panorama.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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presenting a map containing a specified location on a display; receiving user input requesting a panorama view of the specified location; and presenting an animated sequence transitioning from the map to the panorama view of the specified location, where the animated sequence comprises; zooming into the specified location on the map; transitioning from the zoomed map to a panorama with a field of view showing a street surface at the specified location; and spinning the panorama such that the field of view tilts up from the street surface to the horizon. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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presenting a street panorama of a specified street location; and presenting an orientation overlay on the street panorama, where the orientation overlay indicates a direction and an angular extent of a field of view of the street panorama on a portion of a street map. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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