17782235. Updating Map Data With User-Generated Image Data simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)

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Updating Map Data With User-Generated Image Data

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Subhasish Roy of Hyderabad (IN)

Updating Map Data With User-Generated Image Data - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17782235 titled 'Updating Map Data With User-Generated Image Data

Simplified Explanation

The technology described in this patent application is about updating map data in a mapping service. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • A mapping service can receive permission from a user to contribute image data to the map service.
  • The image data captured by the user is uploaded to the map service by a backend service.
  • The map service can analyze the image data and provide a recommendation to the backend service.
  • The recommendation includes identifying points of interest in the map data that correspond to the image data.
  • If no points of interest are found, the recommendation indicates that.
  • The backend service can then request the selection of a point of interest if the recommendation includes one or more points.
  • Alternatively, the backend service can request permission from the user to add a new point of interest to the map data.

Potential Applications

This technology has potential applications in various industries and services, including:

  • Mapping and navigation services
  • Travel and tourism applications
  • Real estate and property management
  • Local business directories
  • Urban planning and development

Problems Solved

This technology solves several problems related to updating map data:

  • Manual updating of map data can be time-consuming and inefficient.
  • Identifying points of interest in image data can be challenging without automated assistance.
  • Adding new points of interest to map data may require user permission and verification.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Streamlining the process of updating map data by automating the identification of points of interest.
  • Allowing users to contribute image data to improve the accuracy and completeness of map services.
  • Enabling the addition of new points of interest based on user contributions, enhancing the overall map data.


Original Abstract Submitted

The technology relates to updating map data of a mapping service. A mapping service may receive permission to contribute image data captured by a user to the map service. The image data may be uploaded to the map service by a backend service. The map service may provide a recommendation to the backend service including an identification of points of interest in the map data that the image data corresponds to, or an indication that no points of interest were found within the map data that correspond with the image data. The backend service may request the selection of a points of interest the image corresponds to when the recommendation includes one or more points, or request permission from the user to add a new point of interest to the map data.

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