Matthew D Simpson

US Patent:

8279218, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Sep 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/245479

Inventors:

Zhe Fan - Boulder CO, US
Brian Gammon Brown - Longmont CO, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Tilman Reinhardt - Woodside CA, US

Assignee:

Google Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419, 345423, 345426, 345428, 345581, 345582, 382100, 382154, 382294, 715839

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to selecting and verifying textures in image-based three-dimensional modeling. In a first embodiment, a computer-implemented method for texturing a three-dimensional model. In the method, a polygon orientation of a polygon defining a face of a three-dimensional model is determined. A first camera orientation corresponding to a camera that took a first photographic image in a set of photographic images is also determined. The first photographic image is unconstrained to the three-dimensional model. The polygon orientation is compared with the first camera orientation to determine whether the first photographic image is directed toward the face of the three-dimensional model. If the first photographic image is directed toward the face of the three-dimensional model, a notification is provided for display to a user indicating that the first photographic image could be texture mapped to the three-dimensional model if the first photographic image is constrained to the three-dimensional model.

US Patent:

20120213416, Aug 23, 2012

Filed:

Dec 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/310307

Inventors:

Eli Dylan LORIMER - San Francisco CA, US
Henrik Bentel - San Francisco CA, US
Lin Kuang - Milpitas CA, US
Mark Damon Wheeler - Monte Sereno CA, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

GOOGLE INC. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382113

Abstract:

Methods, systems and articles of manufacture for browsing heterogeneous map data are described herein. A method embodiment includes displaying a plurality of homogeneous images, each image representing a geographic information system (GIS) dataset comprising one or more map assets an enabling browsing of GIS datasets and map assets using said displayed images independent of underlying data formats of said GIS datasets. A system embodiment includes a map data engine configured to receive a plurality of homogeneous images, each image representing a GIS dataset comprising one or more map assets, and a user interface configured to display said images and enable browsing of GIS datasets and map assets using said displayed images independent of underlying data formats of said GIS datasets.

US Patent:

20130086517, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Nov 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/287173

Inventors:

Willem Van Lancker - San Francisco CA, US
Christopher R. Harrelson - Berkeley CA, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Amanda Marie Leicht - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

GOOGLE INC. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715800, 715788

Abstract:

A user interface for rotating imagery among a plurality of canonical views of a geographic area of interest is disclosed. The interface includes at least one rotation control icon for rotating the imagery among a plurality of canonical views of the geographic area, and a direction indicating portion that indicates a compass direction associated with the canonical view presented on the display device. In particular implementations, the interface can be configured to come into view over the imagery whenever a user navigates to a particular view of the imagery where a plurality of canonical views is available. The motion of the navigation control interface appearing into the imagery is intended to draw attention to the control interface to inform the user that additional canonical views are available.

US Patent:

20130176384, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Jan 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/348048

Inventors:

Jonah Jones - Darlinghurst, AU
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

GOOGLE INC. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/00

US Classification:

348 36, 348E07001

Abstract:

Methods and systems for navigating panoramic imagery are provided. If a user rotates panoramic imagery to a view having a view angle that deviates beyond a threshold view angle, the view of the panoramic imagery will be adjusted to the threshold view angle. In a particular implementation, the view is drifted to the threshold view angle so that a user can at least temporarily view the imagery that deviates beyond the threshold view angle. A variety of transition animations can be used as the imagery is drifted to the threshold view angle. For instance, the view can be elastically snapped back to the threshold view angle to provide a visually appealing transition to a user.

US Patent:

20200310632, Oct 1, 2020

Filed:

Jun 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/902684

Inventors:

- Mountain View CA, US
Christopher R. Harrelson - Berkeley CA, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Amanda Marie Leicht Moore - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/048
G06T 15/20
G06T 17/05
G06T 19/00
G09B 29/00
G09B 29/10
G06F 3/0481
G09G 5/377

Abstract:

A user interface for rotating imagery among a plurality of canonical views of a geographic area of interest is disclosed. The interface includes at least one rotation control icon for rotating the imagery among a plurality of canonical views of the geographic area, and a direction indicating portion that indicates a compass direction associated with the canonical view presented on the display device. In particular implementations, the interface can be configured to come into view over the imagery whenever a user navigates to a particular view of the imagery where a plurality of canonical views is available. The motion of the navigation control interface appearing into the imagery is intended to draw attention to the control interface to inform the user that additional canonical views are available.

US Patent:

20190286309, Sep 19, 2019

Filed:

Jun 3, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/429712

Inventors:

- Mountain View CA, US
Christopher Robert Harrelson - Berkeley CA, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Amanda Marie Leicht Moore - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0481
G09B 29/00
G06T 19/00
G06T 17/05
G09G 5/377
G09B 29/10
G06F 3/048
G06T 15/20

Abstract:

A user interface for rotating imagery among a plurality of canonical views of a geographic area of interest is disclosed. The interface includes at least one rotation control icon for rotating the imagery among a plurality of canonical views of the geographic area, and a direction indicating portion that indicates a compass direction associated with the canonical view presented on the display device. In particular implementations, the interface can be configured to come into view over the imagery whenever a user navigates to a particular view of the imagery where a plurality of canonical views is available. The motion of the navigation control interface appearing into the imagery is intended to draw attention to the control interface to inform the user that additional canonical views are available.

US Patent:

20180374250, Dec 27, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/119244

Inventors:

- Mountain View CA, US
Willem Van Lancker - New York NY, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Bernhard A.M. Seefeld - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06T 11/60
G09G 5/377
G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0485
G09G 5/373

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20180061106, Mar 1, 2018

Filed:

Nov 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/803287

Inventors:

- Mountain View CA, US
Willem Van Lancker - New York NY, US
Matthew Robert Simpson - San Francisco CA, US
Bernhard A.M. Seefeld - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06T 11/60
G06F 3/0482
G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0485
G09G 5/377
G09G 5/373
G09B 29/10
G01C 21/32
G06T 11/00
G06F 3/147

Abstract:

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.