Suzanne R Mcgrath

US Patent:

7266447, Sep 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/881312

Inventors:

Ellen M. Bauer - Chicago IL, US
James R. Bennett - San Jose CA, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US
Steven P. Devries - Schererville IN, US
James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US
Karen A. Hopkins - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Navteq North America, LLC. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701208, 701206, 34099524, 7071041

Abstract:

A method for collecting geographic data for use with a navigation system is disclosed. A virtual pedestrian segment providing a path through an unorganized geographic area is identified. The unorganized geographic area lacks underlying organization into roads and paths. Data indicating a location of the virtual pedestrian segment is collected. Data representing the virtual pedestrian segment is stored in the geographic database, and the geographic database is provided for use with navigation related features.

US Patent:

7421341, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Jun 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/880660

Inventors:

Karen A. Hopkins - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Ellen M. Bauer - Chicago IL, US
James R. Bennett - San Jose CA, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US
Steven P. Devries - Schererville IN, US
James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

NAVTEQ North America, LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 21/26

US Classification:

701208, 701 25

Abstract:

A method for collecting geographic data for use with a navigation system is disclosed. A route between a first location and a second location is identified. Data providing directions for traveling from said first location to said second location is collected. The data providing directions is stored in a geographic database. The geographic database is provided for use with navigation related features.

US Patent:

7460953, Dec 2, 2008

Filed:

Jun 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/880815

Inventors:

James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US

Assignee:

Navteq North America, LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 21/36

US Classification:

701211, 34099519

Abstract:

A method of operating a navigation system comprises providing an image of a geographic area through which a portion of a route between an origin and destination passes. The image is an approximate 360-degree image. The method provides a guidance information overlay on the image. The guidance information overlay may be a route highlight, a maneuver arrow, an indication of a path that has been traveled, an identification of a main route and an alternative route, and a label.

US Patent:

7561959, Jul 14, 2009

Filed:

Jul 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/220861

Inventors:

Karen A. Hopkins - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Ellen M. Bauer - Chicago IL, US
James R. Bennett - San Jose CA, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US
Steven P. Devries - Schererville IN, US
James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/20

US Classification:

701201

Abstract:

A navigation system determines a route between a first location on a road network and a second location in a facility off of the road network. The system composes individual guidance messages for travel along a portion of the route on the road network. A pre-composed set of guidance instructions for travel in the facility along a portion of the route off of the road network are obtained from a geographic database associated with the navigation system.

US Patent:

7818124, Oct 19, 2010

Filed:

Oct 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/253488

Inventors:

James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US

Assignee:

Navteq North America, LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 21/30

US Classification:

701211, 701208, 3409951, 34099519

Abstract:

A method of operating a navigation system determines a route between an origin and a destination and provides a photographic image showing a geographic area through which the route passes. The photographic image is obtained from a geographic database, and the photographic image shows the geographic area from a land-based viewpoint. The method overlays a route highlight on the photographic image identifying a path to be traveled. The route highlight extends along the path for a distance visible in the photographic image.

US Patent:

8301372, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Sep 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/879178

Inventors:

James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US

Assignee:

Navteq North America LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701433, 701411, 345530, 3409951

Abstract:

A method of operating a navigation system determines a route between an origin and a destination and provides a photographic image showing a geographic area through which the route passes. The photographic image shows the geographic area from a land-based viewpoint. The method overlays a route highlight on the photographic image identifying a path to be traveled. The route highlight includes a symbol indicating at least one feature of the route selected from a group consisting of handicap accessible route, tree-lined route, well-lit route, quiet route, scenic route, crowded route, peaceful route, and bicycle friendly route.

US Patent:

8359158, Jan 22, 2013

Filed:

Mar 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/073144

Inventors:

James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US

Assignee:

Navteq B.V. - Veldhoven

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701433, 701411, 705 1449

Abstract:

A method of operating a navigation system determines a route between an origin and a destination and provides a photographic image showing a geographic area through which the route passes. The photographic image shows the geographic area from a land-based viewpoint. The method overlays a route highlight on the photographic image identifying a path to be traveled. The route highlight includes a symbol indicating at least one feature of the route selected from a group consisting of handicap accessible route, tree-lined route, well-lit route, quiet route, scenic route, crowded route, peaceful route, and bicycle friendly route.

US Patent:

20090265095, Oct 22, 2009

Filed:

Jun 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/481749

Inventors:

Karen A. Hopkins - Chicago IL, US
Suzanne M. McGrath - Chicago IL, US
Ellen M. Bauer - Chicago IL, US
James R. Bennett - San Jose CA, US
Jason M. Borak - Algonquin IL, US
Steven P. DeVries - Schereville IN, US
James M. Herbst - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/36
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

701200, 707 1, 707E17018

Abstract:

A method of operating a navigation system is disclosed. A request for a route between a first location on a road network and a second location off of the road network is received. A geographic database stored on a computer readable medium associated with the navigation system is accessed to obtain data representing a plurality of road segments including data representing a sidewalk along the road segment and data representing a crosswalk associated with the road segment. The geographic database is accessed to obtain data representing a plurality of pedestrian segments and data representing at least one orientation node providing a connection between one of the road segments and one of said pedestrian segments. A solution route comprising a series of connected road segments and a series of connected pedestrian segments between the first location and the second location is determined.