18531178. Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
Contents
- 1 Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Daniel Joseph Filip of San Jose CA (US)
Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18531178 titled 'Methods and Systems for Determining Geographic Orientation Based on Imagery
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure involves determining geographic orientation based on imagery captured by a camera in a real-world environment. The methods and systems described can receive data from the camera, analyze it using a machine-learning model, and determine the camera's geographic orientation with respect to a travelway.
- Data generated by a camera representing imagery of a physical real-world environment is received.
- The machine-learning model is used to analyze the data and determine the camera's geographic orientation.
- The geographic orientation is determined with respect to a travelway in the environment.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various fields such as:
- Navigation systems
- Augmented reality applications
- Autonomous vehicles
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Improving accuracy in determining geographic orientation
- Enhancing location-based services
- Providing real-time location information
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced user experience in navigation
- Improved efficiency in location-based applications
- Increased safety in autonomous vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in:
- Developing advanced navigation systems for vehicles
- Integrating location-based features in mobile applications
- Enhancing mapping and surveying tools
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology for determining geographic orientation in various applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle changes in the environment that may affect the accuracy of geographic orientation determination?
The technology may need to incorporate real-time data updates or calibration mechanisms to account for changes in the environment.
What are the limitations of using imagery-based geographic orientation compared to other methods like GPS?
The limitations may include reliance on visual data, which can be affected by weather conditions or obstructions, and the need for continuous updates to maintain accuracy.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure is directed to determining geographic orientation based at least in part on imagery. In particular, the methods and systems of the present disclosure can: receive data generated by a camera and representing imagery that includes at least a portion of a physical real-world environment comprising the camera and a travelway; and determine, based at least in part on the data and a machine-learning model, a geographic orientation of the camera with respect to the travelway.
