Patents by Inventor Christopher Lacy Smith

Christopher Lacy Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20150260541
    Abstract: In a method and system for managing map content, an indication of a location of a building in a venue is received, and an aerial image of the building based on the location is obtained. A floor plan image of a floor of the building is received, wherein the floor plan image comprises a plurality of walls, and a user is prompted to align the floor plan image to the aerial image via a user interface. An indication of walkable areas on the floor plan image and an indication of a location of a feature on the floor plan image are received. A distance value for the floor plan image is determined, and a visitor user interface is provided for determining a route in the building for a visitor based on the distance value and the floor plan image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher Lacy Smith