Google llc (20240230358). Flexible Navigation and Route Generation simplified abstract
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Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240230358 titled 'Flexible Navigation and Route Generation
The patent application describes methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for navigation, including accessing navigation data and determining specific locations or deferred travel times based on user requests.
- Accessing navigation data with user requests
- Determining specific locations or deferred travel times based on the request
- Generating output with time windows for travel to locations
- Potential Applications:
This technology could be used in GPS navigation systems, mobile apps for travel planning, and smart city infrastructure for optimizing traffic flow.
- Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the need for efficient and accurate navigation assistance, especially in urban areas with complex transportation networks.
- Benefits:
The benefits of this technology include improved route planning, reduced travel times, and enhanced user experience in navigating unfamiliar locations.
- Commercial Applications:
"Smart Navigation System for Urban Mobility Optimization" - This technology could be utilized by transportation companies, ride-sharing services, and logistics companies to streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction.
- Questions about Navigation Technology:
1. How does this technology improve upon existing GPS navigation systems? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with collecting and analyzing user navigation data?
- Prior Art:
Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could explore patents in the field of location-based services, route optimization algorithms, and user interface design for navigation systems.
- Frequently Updated Research:
Researchers in the field of urban transportation planning and smart city development may be conducting studies on the impact of advanced navigation technologies on traffic congestion and carbon emissions reduction.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, devices, and tangible non-transitory computer readable media for navigation are provided. the disclosed technology can include accessing navigation data that includes information associated with a navigation request from a user. based on the navigation data, a determination of whether the navigation request indicates a specific location or a deferred travel time can be made. based on the navigation request, one or more locations and one or more travel times associated with fulfilling the navigation request can be determined. the one or more locations can be based on whether the navigation request indicates a specific location. the one or more travel times can be based on whether the navigation request indicates a deferred travel time. furthermore, output including a time window of the one or more travel times for the user to travel to at least one of the one or more locations can be generated.
