公开(公告)号：US10169421B1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US14854184

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Gregory Michael Blevins ,  Guang Yang ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Tushar Udeshi ,  Steve Okamoto ,  Andrew Kirmse ,  Gokay Baris Gultekin ,  Emil Praun ,  Thomas Carl Stamm ,  David Singleton ,  James A. Guggemos ,  Pablo Bellver ,  Keir Mierle ,  Erez Louider

IPC: G06F17/30

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for generating and executing user-based standing queries are provided. In one aspect, a method includes determining whether to generate a notification based on a user-based query and geographical context. The method also includes filtering the notification through explicit or inferred filter criteria. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09836813B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14230064

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington

IPC: G06T3/00

CPC classification number: G06T3/0068 ,  G06T3/0075

Abstract: Misaligned map data received from different sources is corrected to generate a map that includes aligned features. Each data source is associated with a reliability value that identifies the likelihood that the map data received from the corresponding source is aligned with a particular map location. A corrected version of the map data is generated based on the reliability values of the data sources. Generally, map data from unreliable sources is adjusted toward map data from more reliable sources until the map data from the different sources is aligned.

公开(公告)号：US09625612B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14021222

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Bryan M. Klingner ,  David Martin ,  Kirk L. Johnson

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C21/3644 ,  G01C21/3694 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying prominent landmarks in a geographic area are provided. More particularly, geographic imagery data, such as panoramic images captured by a camera from a perspective at or near ground level, can be analyzed to identify landmarks depicted in the geographic imagery data. For instance, structure-from-motion techniques can be used to generate a point cloud of tracked features that are located a threshold distance away from one or more camera perspectives associated with the geographic imagery data. Landmarks that are visible from multiple camera perspectives and that are visible from greater distances relative to one or more camera perspectives can be identified as prominent landmarks in a geographic area. A geographic information system can use the prominent landmarks for a variety of purposes, such as for use in providing travel directions, for rendering landmarks in an emphasized style, and/or for constructing/displaying a three-dimensional model of the landmark.

公开(公告)号：US20170039225A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US14816574

申请日：2015-08-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Kirk Johnson

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/5866 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06F16/51 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06F16/9537 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K2209/25 ,  G06K2209/27

Abstract: The technology relates to determining an establishment's presence at a geolocation. A computing device may receive a first image including location data associated with the first image's capture. A set of images, which include location information and one or more identification marks associated with one or more establishments may also be received. The computing device may compare the first image to the set of images to determine whether the first image contains one of the one or more identification marks, and determine that one of the one or more establishments, associated with the one of the one or more identification marks contained in the first image, is currently located within a set proximity of the first image location. The computing device may also update a location database by associating the one of the one or more establishments with a location within a set proximity of the first image location.

Abstract translation: 该技术涉及确定企业在地理位置的存在。 计算设备可以接收包括与第一图像的捕获相关联的位置数据的第一图像。 还可以接收包括位置信息和与一个或多个设施相关联的一个或多个识别标记的一组图像。 计算设备可以将第一图像与图像集合进行比较，以确定第一图像是否包含一个或多个识别标记中的一个，并且确定与一个或多个标识中的一个相关联的一个或多个设施中的一个 包含在第一图像中的标记当前位于第一图像位置的设定接近度内。 计算设备还可以通过将一个或多个企业中的一个与第一图像位置的设置接近度内的位置相关联来更新位置数据库。

公开(公告)号：US20160019256A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US13968475

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/107

Abstract: In one aspect, a computer-implemented method for updating online business listings includes providing access to an email account associated with a business entity and receiving an indication of a change in a signature block associated with the email account. The signature block may include business data related to the business entity. The method may also include accessing a business listing database to determine whether a pre-existing online listing is available for the business entity and, if a pre-existing online listing is available for the business entity, comparing the business data contained within the signature block to pre-existing business data included within the pre-existing online listing. In addition, the method may include determining whether to update the pre-existing online listing based on any differences between the business data and the preexisting business data.

Abstract translation: 一方面，一种用于更新在线业务列表的计算机实现的方法包括提供对与业务实体相关联的电子邮件帐户的访问，并且接收与所述电子邮件帐户相关联的签名块中的变化的指示。 签名块可以包括与业务实体相关的业务数据。 该方法还可以包括访问业务列表数据库以确定预先存在的在线列表是否可用于业务实体，并且如果业务实体可以使用预先存在的在线列表，则比较包含在签名块内的业务数据 预先存在的在线列表中包含的业务数据。 此外，该方法可以包括基于业务数据和预先存在的业务数据之间的任何差异来确定是否更新预先存在的在线列表。

公开(公告)号：US20150371430A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14310029

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Daniel Shucker ,  Alexei Garianov

IPC: G06T15/20

CPC classification number: G06T19/20 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2210/36 ,  G06T2219/2016

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying views for geographic imagery using geolocated text are provided. More specifically, a multi-resolution textual descriptors map associating text with specific geographic locations can be accessed and used to identify a viewpoint for displaying geographic imagery associated with an object of interest. The multi-resolution textual descriptors map can be a collection of data that associates text objects from the geolocated text with a plurality of varying zoom levels relative to the geographic area. The multi-resolution text map can provide labels of varying specificity based on the zoom level relative to the geographic area. Geographic locations and/or zoom levels corresponding to a text object describing or otherwise associated with the object of interest can be identified from the multi-resolution textual descriptors map. A view encompassing the identified geographic locations and/or zoom levels can be used to provide a viewpoint for the object of interest in the imagery.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用地理定位文本识别地理图像视图的系统和方法。 更具体地，可以访问将文本与特定地理位置相关联的多分辨率文本描述符图，并用于识别用于显示与感兴趣对象相关联的地理图像的视点。 多分辨率文本描述符图可以是将来自地理定位文本的文本对象与相对于地理区域的多个变化缩放级别相关联的数据的集合。 多分辨率文本图可以基于相对于地理区域的缩放级别提供不同特征的标签。 可以从多分辨率文本描述符图中识别对应于描述或者与感兴趣对象相关联的文本对象的地理位置和/或缩放级别。 包含所识别的地理位置和/或缩放级别的视图可用于为图像中的感兴趣对象提供视点。

公开(公告)号：US08943049B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13960932

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edmond Brewington ,  Brian Gammon Brown ,  James Anthony Guggemos ,  Dale Hawkins ,  Bryce Stout

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate generally to ranking geographic locations based on perceived user interest. More specifically, a database of three-dimensional models of buildings or other architectural features may be used to determine the level of user interest in a particular location and accordingly rank, for example, geographic locations or web or map search results with local intent. For example, various signals such as the number of models created by users for a particular location, the number of clicks or requests for the models of the particular location, the number of POIs contained within or associated with the models associated with the particular geographic location, number of categories associated with a model associated with the geographic location, number of embedded views or views of the models associated with the particular location on other web sites, and the age of the models associated with the particular geographic location.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面一般涉及基于感兴趣的用户兴趣对地理位置进行排名。 更具体地，可以使用建筑物或其他建筑特征的三维模型的数据库来确定用户对特定位置的兴趣的水平，并且因此按照例如地理位置或具有本地意图的网络或地图搜索结果排列。 例如，诸如由特定位置的用户创建的模型的数量，特定位置的模型的点击次数或请求的各种信号，与特定地理位置相关联的模型中包含或关联的POI的数量 与与地理位置相关联的模型相关联的类别的数量，与其他网站上的特定位置相关联的模型的嵌入视图数或视图数以及与特定地理位置相关联的模型的年龄。