18522519. WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS simplified abstract (Google LLC)
Contents
- 1 WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS - 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
WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yan Mayster of Mountain View CA (US)
WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522519 titled 'WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE TYPE-BASED NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for providing navigation directions based on road surface types of road segments along a route. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Identification of candidate routes from starting location to destination
- Determination of road surface type for each road segment in candidate routes
- Selection of a route based on road surface types of road segments
- Provision of navigation directions for the selected route
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries and scenarios, such as:
- Transportation and logistics for efficient route planning
- Emergency services for quick and safe navigation
- Tourism for providing scenic or smooth road routes
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following issues:
- Lack of information on road surface conditions for route planning
- Inefficient navigation directions that do not consider road surface types
- Safety concerns due to unexpected road conditions during travel
Benefits
The system offers several benefits, including:
- Improved efficiency in route planning and navigation
- Enhanced safety by considering road surface types
- Better user experience with tailored navigation directions
Potential Commercial Applications
There are several potential commercial applications for this technology, such as:
- Integration into GPS navigation systems for consumer use
- Licensing to transportation companies for fleet management
- Collaboration with mapping services for enhanced route guidance
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of real-time traffic data for route optimization in navigation systems. However, the specific focus on road surface types as a factor in route selection may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the road surface type for each road segment?
The system may use a combination of data sources such as satellite imagery, road maintenance records, and user feedback to determine the road surface type for each segment.
What factors are considered in selecting a route based on road surface types?
The system may prioritize factors such as road conditions, traffic patterns, and user preferences in selecting a route based on road surface types.
Original Abstract Submitted
To provide navigation directions according to road surface types of road segments, a request for navigation directions from a starting location to a destination location is received. A set of candidate routes for navigating from the starting location to the destination location is identified. Then for each road segment within each candidate route, a road surface type for the road segment is determined. A route is selected from the set of candidate routes based at least in part on the road surface types of the road segments within the route. A set of navigation directions is provided for presentation on a client device for navigating from the starting location to the destination location via the selected route.
