View source for 17891952. MAP ANNOTATION MODIFICATION USING SPARSE POSE GRAPH NODE UPDATES simplified abstract (Zoox, Inc.)

=MAP ANNOTATION MODIFICATION USING SPARSE POSE GRAPH NODE UPDATES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Zoox, Inc.|Zoox, Inc.]]


[[Category:Zoox, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Michael Carsten Bosse of Templeton CA (US)|Michael Carsten Bosse of Templeton CA (US)]][[Category:Michael Carsten Bosse of Templeton CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Qi Fu of Walnut Creek CA (US)|Qi Fu of Walnut Creek CA (US)]][[Category:Qi Fu of Walnut Creek CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Elena Stephanie Stumm of Berkeley CA (US)|Elena Stephanie Stumm of Berkeley CA (US)]][[Category:Elena Stephanie Stumm of Berkeley CA (US)]]

==MAP ANNOTATION MODIFICATION USING SPARSE POSE GRAPH NODE UPDATES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17891952 titled 'MAP ANNOTATION MODIFICATION USING SPARSE POSE GRAPH NODE UPDATES

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a method for relocating and/or re-sizing map elements using an updated pose graph without introducing abnormalities to the map data. This involves determining a transformation between nodes of different pose graphs and modifying map elements based on this transformation.

* Determining a transformation between nodes of different pose graphs
* Modifying map elements based on the transformation
* Evaluating stress on the map due to modifications
* Reversing or altering modifications if stress exceeds a threshold
* Notifying users of any modifications made

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in the fields of digital mapping, autonomous navigation systems, and augmented reality applications.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of updating map elements without causing abnormalities or errors in the map data.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include accurate and seamless updates to map elements, improved user experience, and maintaining the integrity of map data.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include mapping software development, autonomous vehicle navigation systems, and location-based services.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of pose graphs in robotics for mapping and localization purposes.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology handle complex map elements such as buildings or landmarks during relocation or re-sizing? ===
The technology does not provide specific details on how it handles complex map elements during relocation or re-sizing. Further information on this aspect would be beneficial for a comprehensive understanding of the technology.

=== Are there any limitations to the size or scale of map elements that can be relocated or re-sized using this method? ===
The patent application does not address any limitations regarding the size or scale of map elements that can be relocated or re-sized. Understanding any constraints in this regard would be important for assessing the practical applications of the technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Relocating and/or re-sizing map elements using an updated pose graph without introducing abnormalities to the map data may comprise determining a transformation between a source node of a first pose graph and a target node of a second pose graph and determining a modification to a map element based at least in part on the transformation. The techniques may include determining a stress on the map based at least in part on one or more modifications to map elements and determining if the stress meets or exceeds a threshold. In instances where the stress meets or exceeds a threshold, a modification may be altered, reversed, and/or indicated in a notification transmitted to a user interface.



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