Patents by Inventor Matei N. Stroila

Matei N. Stroila has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8825387
    Abstract: Open area maps as well as related features, systems, and methods are disclosed. For example, one method comprises translating coordinates associated with an open area map into real-world coordinates. The open area map is positioned within a geographic map as a function of the real-world coordinates. The geographic map represents a real-world area around the open area map. The open area map includes an image of a layout representing a pedestrian walkable area, and the open area map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, Peter A. Seegers, William N. Gale, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8594930
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises obtaining an image of a layout. The layout represents a real-world area in which a person moves about. A grid is applied on the image. The grid may include tiles that fill in a ground area of the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the grid. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8396257
    Abstract: Systems, devices, applications, and methods for generating an open area map are disclosed. For example, a software application is configured to run on a computing platform of an end user. The end user generates an image of a layout of a walkable area. The software application performs a method of generating an open area map based on the image. The method includes applying an array of uniformly spaced objects on the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the array. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Peter A. Seegers, Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8374780
    Abstract: Open area maps and related systems and methods are disclosed. For example, one method includes receiving an image of a layout corresponding to a real-world area in which a person walks about. A restriction associated to a passageway within the image is generated. The image is used to generate a routable map for point-to-point routing. Routing through or around the restriction is based on whether or not criteria for passing the restriction is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8339417
    Abstract: Systems and methods corresponding to an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method includes receiving an image of a layout corresponding to a real-world area in which a person moves about. The image is in a vector graphics format. A reference region is determined using the image of the layout. A grid is combined with the reference region to generate a routable map. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Matei N. Stroila, Peter A. Seegers, Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale
  • Publication number: 20120281017
    Abstract: Systems, devices, applications, and methods for generating an open area map are disclosed. For example, a software application is configured to run on a computing platform of an end user. The end user generates an image of a layout of a walkable area. The software application performs a method of generating an open area map based on the image. The method includes applying an array of uniformly spaced objects on the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the array. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Seegers, Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8229176
    Abstract: Systems, devices, applications, and methods for generating an open area map are disclosed. For example, a software application is configured to run on a computing platform of an end user. The end user generates an image of a layout of a walkable area. The software application performs a method of generating an open area map based on the image. The method includes applying an array of uniformly spaced objects on the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the array. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Peter A. Seegers, Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Matei N. Stroila
  • Publication number: 20120101727
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises obtaining an image of a layout. The layout represents a real-world area in which a person moves about. A grid is applied on the image. The grid may include tiles that fill in a ground area of the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the grid. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Patent number: 8099237
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises obtaining an image of a layout. The layout represents a real-world area in which a person moves about. A grid is applied on the image. The grid includes tiles that fill in a ground area of the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the grid. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: NAVTEQ North America, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Publication number: 20100023251
    Abstract: Open area maps as well as related systems and methods are disclosed. For example, an open area map includes an image of a layout corresponding to a real-world area in which pedestrians walk about. An array is associated with the image. The array includes a plurality of spaced objects. A cost value is designated to each of the spaced objects. The open area map is configured for point-to-point routing based, in part, on the designation of the cost values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: WILLIAM N. GALE, Joseph F. Mays, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Publication number: 20100021013
    Abstract: Systems and methods corresponding to an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises identifying a destination selected in an open area map. The open area map includes an image of a layout representing a real-world area in which a person walks about. The open area map is associated with a grid. A route is calculated from an origin point to the selected destination in the open area map as a function of the grid. Audio or text content corresponding to the calculated route is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: WILLIAM N. GALE, JOSEPH P. MAYS, PETER A. SEEGERS, MATEI N. STROILA
  • Publication number: 20100023249
    Abstract: Open area maps and related systems and methods are disclosed. For example, one method includes receiving an image of a layout corresponding to a real-world area in which a person walks about. A restriction associated to a passageway within the image is generated. The image is used to generate a routable map for point-to-point routing. Routing through or around the restriction is based on whether or not criteria for passing the restriction is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph P. MAYS, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila
  • Publication number: 20100020093
    Abstract: Systems and methods corresponding to an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method includes receiving an image of a layout corresponding to a real-world area in which a person moves about. The image is in a vector graphics format. A reference region is determined using the image of the layout. A grid is combined with the reference region to generate a routable map. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: MATEI N. STROILA, Peter A. Seegers, Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale
  • Publication number: 20100023252
    Abstract: Open area maps as well as related features, systems, and methods are disclosed. For example, one method comprises translating coordinates associated with an open area map into real-world coordinates. The open area map is positioned within a geographic map as a function of the real-world coordinates. The geographic map represents a real-world area around the open area map. The open area map includes an image of a layout representing a pedestrian walkable area, and the open area map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: JOSEPH P. MAYS, PETER A. SEEGERS, WILLIAM N. GALE, MATEI N. STROILA
  • Publication number: 20100023250
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an open area map are disclosed. For example, one method comprises obtaining an image of a layout. The layout represents a real-world area in which a person moves about. A grid is applied on the image. The grid includes tiles that fill in a ground area of the image. A routable map is generated as a function of the grid. The routable map is configured to provide point-to-point routing within the layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph P. Mays, William N. Gale, Peter A. Seegers, Matei N. Stroila