18671445. ACCESS POINTS FOR MAPS simplified abstract (Google LLC)
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ACCESS POINTS FOR MAPS
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ACCESS POINTS FOR MAPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18671445 titled 'ACCESS POINTS FOR MAPS
The method described in the abstract involves identifying and navigating to an access point based on user-specific utility data.
- Receiving a map query
- Identifying a point of interest that satisfies the map query
- Identifying multiple access points associated with the point of interest
- Ranking the multiple access points based on user-specific utility data
- Providing a map with selectable icons for the point of interest and a ranked access point
- Allowing users to select the access point icon for navigation directions
- Providing directions based on the selected access point
Potential Applications: - Location-based services - Navigation apps - Tourism and travel guides
Problems Solved: - Efficiently navigating to specific access points - Personalizing navigation based on user preferences
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Time-saving navigation - Customized directions based on user data
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Navigation System for Personalized User Experience This technology can be used in GPS navigation systems, mobile apps, and location-based services to provide personalized and efficient navigation for users. The market implications include increased user engagement, improved customer satisfaction, and potential partnerships with businesses for location-based advertising.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve upon existing navigation systems? 2. What kind of user data is used to rank the access points for navigation?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for identifying and navigating to an access point includes receiving a map query; identifying a point of interest that satisfies the map query; identifying multiple access points that have previously been associated with the point of interest; ranking the multiple access points based on user data indicative of a user-specific utility associated with the multiple access points; in response to receiving the map query, providing, for output, a map including: a selectable first icon for the point of interest that satisfies the map query, and a selectable second icon for a first access point among the ranked multiple access points, the selectable second icon being configured to, when selected, invoke a process for returning navigation directions to the first access point; receiving data indicating that the selectable second icon has been selected; and providing, for output, directions based on the selectable second icon that has been selected.
