Google Inc.

Clixtr, Inc.

Andrew Ofstad

Matthew Robert Simpson

Willem Van Lancker

Bernhard Seefeld

Steven Maxwell Seitz

Bernhard A M Seefeld

Su Chuin Leong

Fergus Gerard Hurley

Brad A Smith

Romain Henri Lacombe

Su Chin Leong

Computing device having a graphical user interface for a map application

Map data for generating a digital map of a geographic area is received, the digital map is generated using the received map data, and the digital map is displayed via a user interface. An interactive runway of photographic images corresponding to objects located within the geographic area is generated, the runway being an arrangement of the photographic images. Generating the runway may include rating each of the candidate photographic images corresponding to objects located within the within the geographic area using viewing signals related to at least one of the photographic image or an object depicted in the photographic image, and selecting, from among the candidate photographic images, the photographic images for inclusion in the interactive runway, using the rating. The interactive runway is displayed over the digital map.

Method and apparatus for contextually varying imagery on a map

Map data for generating a digital map of a geographic area is received, the digital map is generated using the received map data, and the digital map is displayed via a user interface. An interactive runway of photographic images corresponding to objects located within the geographic area is generated, the runway being a linear arrangement of the photographic images. Generating the runway includes rating each of the candidate photographic images corresponding to objects located within the within the geographic area using viewing signals related to at least one of the photographic image or an object depicted in the photographic image, and selecting, from among the candidate photographic images, the photographic images for inclusion in the interactive runway, using the rating. The interactive runway is displayed over the digital map.

Systems and methods for navigating an imagery graph are provided. In some aspects, a first image is provided for display, where the first image corresponds to a first image node within an imagery graph, where the imagery graph comprises image nodes corresponding to images from a plurality of different imagery types, and where each image node in the imagery graph is associated with geospatial data. An indication of a selection of a predetermined region within the first image is received, where the predetermined region is associated with a position in the first image that corresponds to geospatial data associated a second image node within the imagery graph. A second image corresponding to the second image node is provided for display in response to the indication of the selection of the predetermined region.

Navigating visual data associated with a point of interest

A user interface for a map display application used on a computing device includes a strip of photographic images corresponding to objects located within a geographic location represented by a map displayed on a screen. More specifically, the strip of photographic images is responsive to the viewing experience of the user.

Method and apparatus for contextually varying amounts of imagery on a map

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for automatically moving a cursor within a map viewport. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods that determine a location of various objects within a 3D scene displayed within a map viewport and determining a location of a 3D cursor within the 3D scene. When a distance between an object location and the 3D cursor location is less than a threshold distance, the geometric shape data of the 3D cursor is automatically modified to at least partially surround the object. The location of the object may be determined based on data representative of the 3D scene. The location of the 3D cursor may be determined based on data representative of the 3D cursor location.

Method of automatically moving a cursor within a map viewport and a device incorporating the method

Systems and methods for browsing images of points of interest (POIs) are provided. Indication of selection of POI from among multiple POIs is received. Image graph associated with POI is identified. Image graph includes multiple images of POI. Tour path for POI is defined within image graph. Specific image from tour path defined within image graph is provided for display. Previous image and next image relative to specific image along tour path defined within image graph are determined. First set of additional images from image graph based on specific image is determined. First set of additional images corresponds to set of images in image graph proximate to specific image. Link to previous image or next image, and link to each member of first set of additional images for display with specific image are provided.

Browsing images of a point of interest within an image graph

A technique for providing a subtle indication of imagery type can be implemented in a software application, such as a mapping application, that displays interactive imagery in a three-dimensional scene and allows users to tap, click, or otherwise select points within the displayed images to pull up corresponding detailed photographs. A pulled-up photograph may be laid out on a surface having a curvature (e.g., the surface of a sphere or a cylinder), in which case the viewport slides along the photograph in a three-dimensional space as the photograph is inspected, or on a surface having no curvature (i.e., the photograph is flat), in which case the viewport pans along the photograph in a two-dimensional space. However, at the time when a user selects a point within the interactive image, the user does not know whether the photograph associated with this point is laid out on a curved surface or a flat surface. To provide a subtle indication of whether the photograph is laid out on a curved surface or a flat surface, the user interface temporarily repositions the viewport along the surface of the photograph.

Subtle camera motions to indicate imagery type in a mapping system

A method for sharing event media in real-time by creating a media stream associated with an event location by gathering location information and receiving media from a first user; publishing the media stream to a participant zone; and adding content to the media stream by a second user in the participant zone. The participant zone is an area in which users are allowed event participant access, and the area extends from the event location.

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Andrew Ofstad