Transit Navigation

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Usama M. Hajj of London (GB)

Marcel Van Os of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Brian Andrich of San Francisco CA (US)

Ian Leighton of Kensington CA (US)

Justin O'beirne of San Francisco CA (US)

David Hodge of Larkspur CA (US)

Eleanor Cady Wachsman of San Francisco CA (US)

Nathaniel V. Kelso of San Francisco CA (US)

Aaron A. Reiner of Mountain View CA (US)

Christine B. Mcgavran of Pacifica CA (US)

Wesley Yue of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Eric L. Grundstrom of Oakland CA (US)

Transit Navigation - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240361133 titled 'Transit Navigation

The abstract describes a patent application for a map application that helps users navigate transit routes with multiple legs.

The map application identifies transit routes between a starting location and a destination.
It provides navigation instructions for each transit leg of the route.
The application displays a map region associated with each navigation instruction.
Users can request to start navigating the identified transit route using the map application.

Potential Applications: - Public transportation navigation apps - Travel planning tools - Urban mobility solutions

Problems Solved: - Difficulty in navigating complex transit routes - Lack of real-time guidance during transit journeys

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience for public transportation users - Efficient route planning and navigation - Reduced travel time and confusion for commuters

Commercial Applications: "Transit Route Navigation App: Revolutionizing Public Transportation Navigation"

Questions about Transit Route Navigation: 1. How does the map application determine the best transit route for users?

  The map application uses algorithms to analyze transit options and select the most efficient route based on user preferences and real-time data.

2. Can users customize their transit route preferences in the map application?

  Yes, users can input preferences such as fastest route, fewest transfers, or preferred modes of transportation to tailor their transit experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

some embodiments provide a map application that identifies a transit route that includes one or more transit legs between a starting location and a destination location. in response to a request to start navigating the identified transit route, the map application of some embodiments provides a first display area for displaying a set of navigation instructions, each of which describes a transit maneuver that is associated with a transit leg of the transit route. the map application also provides a second display area for displaying a map region presentation associated with the navigation instruction that is displayed in the first display area.