Google llc (20240230353). Cost Based Navigation and Route Planning simplified abstract
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Inventor(s)
Robert Bruce Bahnsen of Boulder CO (US)
Zhiyuan Weng of Superior CO (US)
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240230353 titled 'Cost Based Navigation and Route Planning
The patent application describes methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for navigation and route planning based on user requests, locations, routes, and completion costs.
- Access request data related to user requests.
- Determine locations that satisfy the user requests.
- Identify routes associated with the locations.
- Calculate completion costs for satisfying the requests at the locations.
- Select a travel route based on travel criteria, which may include completion costs.
- Generate output with indications related to the selected travel route.
- Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in GPS navigation systems, ride-sharing apps, logistics and delivery services, and travel planning platforms.
- Problems Solved:
This technology streamlines route planning, optimizes travel costs, and enhances user experience by providing efficient navigation solutions.
- Benefits:
- Improved route efficiency - Cost-effective travel planning - Enhanced user satisfaction - Streamlined navigation experience
- Commercial Applications:
Title: "Optimized Route Planning Technology for Transportation Services" This technology can be utilized by transportation companies, travel agencies, and navigation app developers to enhance their services, reduce operational costs, and attract more users.
- Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior patents related to route optimization, navigation systems, and travel planning algorithms to gain a deeper understanding of the technological advancements in this field.
- Frequently Updated Research:
Researchers are continually exploring new algorithms and technologies to further enhance route planning efficiency, reduce travel costs, and improve user experience in navigation systems.
- Questions about Route Planning Technology:
1. How does this technology compare to existing route optimization solutions? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on urban transportation systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, devices, and tangible non-transitory computer readable media for navigation and route planning are provided. the disclosed technology can include accessing request data including information associated with requests of a user. based on the user requests, locations associated with satisfying the requests can be determined. routes associated with the locations that satisfy the user requests can be determined. completion costs respectively associated with satisfying the requests at the locations can be determined. based on travel criteria, a travel route can be selected from the routes. the travel criteria can be associated with the completion costs of each of the routes. output including indications associated with the travel route can be generated.
