Patents by Inventor Frank J. Kozak
Frank J. Kozak 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).
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Patent number: 11151905Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: HERE Global B.V.Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20200005680Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 10453361Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: HERE Global B.V.Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20190088164Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 10176729Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: HERE Global B.V.Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20180122270Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 9892660Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: HERE Global B.V.Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20120084151Abstract: A trust architecture, including an intermediary for use therewith, which may be referred to as a Personal Privacy Stronghold (“PPS”), is disclosed which facilitates user management, including control, enablement, extension and augmentation, of unsolicited server operations, allowing the user to control such operations without compromising their ability to use other functionality. Such stateful operations may be used, for example, to monitor and track the user's Internet activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Frank J. Kozak, Wei-Yeh Lee
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Publication number: 20120084348Abstract: A trust architecture, including an intermediary for use therewith, which may be referred to as a Personal Privacy Stronghold (“PPS”), is disclosed which facilitates user management, including control, enablement, extension and augmentation, of unsolicited server operations, allowing the user to control such operations without compromising their ability to use other functionality. Such stateful operations may be used, for example, to monitor and track the user's Internet activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Wei-Yeh LEE, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20120084349Abstract: A trust architecture, including an intermediary for use therewith, which may be referred to as a Personal Privacy Stronghold (“PPS”), is disclosed which facilitates user management, including control, enablement, extension and augmentation, of unsolicited server operations, allowing the user to control such operations without compromising their ability to use other functionality. Such stateful operations may be used, for example, to monitor and track the user's Internet activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Wei-Yeh Lee, Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20110301843Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing location-based information with respect to a topological map. A method may include (a) receiving a query for location-related information, (b) optionally generating data representing the topological map, (c) accessing the location-related information in a map-to-scale, (d) optionally determining an association between one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale and one or more corresponding points (or links) in a topological map, (e) identifying one or more points (or links) in the map-to-scale that relate to the location-related information and that correspond to one or more points (or links) in the topological map, (f) optionally determining a relative position of the location-related information with respect to the identified one or more map-to-scale points (or links), and (g) displaying the location-related information with respect to the corresponding one or more points (or links) in the topological map.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: William N. Gale, Joseph P. Mays, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 7400972Abstract: A navigation system provides information about railroad crossing locations. A geographic database used by the navigation system includes data that indicate whether an at-grade railroad crossing is located along a road segment. Using this information, a route calculation function in the navigation system calculates a route to a destination that avoids road segments that have at-grade railroad crossings. In this way, the delays associated with waiting for a train to cross a road are avoided.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Navteq North America, LLCInventor: Frank J. Kozak
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Publication number: 20040243305Abstract: A navigation system provides information about railroad crossing locations. A geographic database used by the navigation system includes data that indicate whether an at-grade railroad crossing is located along a road segment. Using this information, a route calculation function in the navigation system calculates a route to a destination that avoids road segments that have at-grade railroad crossings. In this way, the delays associated with waiting for a train to cross a road are avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6751549Abstract: A navigation system provides information about railroad crossing locations. A geographic database used by the navigation system includes data that indicate whether an at-grade railroad crossing is located along a road segment. Using this information, a route calculation function in the navigation system calculates a route to a destination that avoids road segments that have at-grade railroad crossings. In this way, the delays associated with waiting for a train to cross a road are avoided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Navigation Technologies CorporationInventor: Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6463384Abstract: A navigation system provides a user thereof with warnings or advisories about toll gates that require exact change. The warnings or advisories are provided when the navigation system calculates a solution route to a destination specified by the user. The warnings or advisories are also provided when the user queries the navigation system about a particular specified portion of a road. The navigation system uses a geographic database that includes data about roads in a geographic region. The geographic database includes data about toll gates located along portions of roads including data about whether a toll gate along a portion or a road requires exact change.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Lawrence M. Kaplan, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6415226Abstract: A feature for a motor vehicle that includes a navigation system and one or more safety systems that detect an area around the vehicle. The navigation system uses geographic data and the one or more safety systems also use geographic data. The feature advises the vehicle driver to travel along roads that are represented by data that enables operation of the one or more safety systems. According to one embodiment, when the navigation system is requested to calculate a route to a destination, the navigation system favors roads that are represented by geographic data that enables operation of the one or more of the safety systems. According to another embodiment, the feature is implemented interactively, while the vehicle is being driven, by indicating which paths ahead of the vehicle are favored as being represented by data that enables operation of the one or more safety systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventor: Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6411896Abstract: A navigation system feature that provides information about bicycle traffic and/or travel by bicycle. According to one aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a navigation system uses a geographic database to provide navigation-related features, such as route calculation and route guidance, for both motorized vehicles and bicycles. When providing navigation-related features for travel by bicycle, the navigation system evaluates the road segments for suitability for travel by bicycle. According to another aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a navigation system in a motorized vehicle provides warnings about actual and/or bicycle traffic around the motorized vehicle as the motorized vehicle is being driven. Using a geographic database that includes data about the locations of bicycle lanes and paths, the navigation system provides warnings as the motorized vehicle approaches a bicycle lane or path or otherwise is in proximity to a bicycle lane or path.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: David Shuman, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6381533Abstract: A data collection system and method match the positions of one or more cellular phones, or other types of wireless phones, to data indicating the locations of roads in a geographic area to derive data about phones located in vehicles traveling along the roads. The data about phones located in vehicles traveling along the roads are used for updating or refining a geographic database, traffic monitoring and reporting, or for other purposes.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Aaron I. Crane, Joseph R. Roberts, Frank J. Kozak
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Patent number: 6317685Abstract: A feature for a navigation system that provides an evaluation of alternate routes. According to this feature, the navigation system compares the actual time of travel along a route to the estimated time of travel along the route. If the actual time of travel exceeds the estimated time of travel, alternate routes to the destination are calculated and provided to the user. This feature enables driver-experienced traffic conditions to be taken into account.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Frank J. Kozak, Lawrence M. Kaplan
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Patent number: 6278935Abstract: A navigation system provides a user thereof with warnings or advisories about toll gates that require exact change. The warnings or advisories are provided when the navigation system calculates a solution route to a destination specified by the user. The warnings or advisories are also provided when the user queries the navigation system about a particular specified portion of a road. The navigation system uses a geographic database that includes data about roads in a geographic region. The geographic database includes data about toll gates located along portions of roads including data about whether a toll gate along a portion or a road requires exact change.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Lawrence M. Kaplan, Frank J. Kozak