Apparatus, method and medium for providing map image information

Details Apparatus, method and medium for providing map image information Apparatus, method and medium for providing map image information

1997-11-04

2000-06-27

Johns, Andrew W.

Image analysis

Applications

Reading maps, graphs, drawings, or schematics

382305, 701202, G06K 900, G08G 1123

Patent

active

060816090

ABSTRACT:
The present invention enables to provide a route information obtained by a search, even in a personal computer not provided with the same application software.
The present invention includes: a route calculation module for creating a predetermined sequence of image information representing a route connecting at least two points of a starting point and a destination; a navigation guidance creation module; and a self-reproduction file creation module for creating a reproduction control data for reproducing the predetermined sequence of image information and filing the image information and the reproduction control data.

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O'Leary, "MapQuest and Maps On Us: Top Web map services," Online, vol. 21, No. 5, Sep./Oct. 1997, pp. 56-58.
"GeoSystems' MapQuest Unveils the Most Customizable Driving Directions Available on the Web," GeoSystems Global Corporation press release, May 27, 1997, located at URL: http://www.geosys.com/cgi-bin/genobject/pr.sub.-- MQcustdirections/tig75b5.
U.S. Patent Application 08/966,944, filed Nov. 10, 1997, Norika.

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