Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2012-2017
Title: Innovations by Thomas Wailes
Introduction
Thomas Wailes is an accomplished inventor based in Sunnyvale, California. He holds two patents that showcase his expertise in navigation and mapping technologies. His innovative approaches have contributed significantly to the field of interactive mapping.
Latest Patents
Wailes' latest patents include a method and system for navigating a map. This invention involves a method and computer program product for navigating a map in a browser window of a user device via the Internet. The method provides a first map to show the geographic context of a general area and a second map to show the geographic context of a portion of that area. The second map is superimposed onto the first map, represented by a highlighted area. Users can navigate the first map using this highlighted area, which also displays points of interest to assist in navigation.
Another notable patent is an interactive mapping method and system. This invention presents a set of address locations in a browser window of a user device via the Internet. The method includes receiving a set of address locations in a given order and presenting them as a list of directions. It also graphically displays these locations on a map, connecting them with a route. Users can create a new order of the address locations by dragging them on the map, which updates both the list of directions and the map accordingly.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Wailes has worked with notable companies such as Jollify Management Limited and Yahoo! Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to significant projects in the tech industry.
Collaborations
Wailes has collaborated with talented individuals, including Gareth Finucane and Michael J. Lawless. These partnerships have fostered innovation and creativity in his work.
Conclusion
Thomas Wailes is a notable inventor whose contributions to navigation and mapping technologies have made a significant impact. His patents reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing user experiences in digital mapping.