Patents by Inventor Kong M. Cheung

Kong M. Cheung 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).

  • System and method for ranking geographic features using viewshed analysis
    Patent number: 8848983
    Abstract: Systems and methods for ranking geographic features in a geographic information system are provided. In particular, geographic features can be assigned ranking scores based on characteristics of viewsheds associated with the geographic features. In particular, characteristics of a viewshed associated with a geographic feature can be analyzed to assess the visibility of the geographic feature. A ranking score can be assigned to the geographic feature based on the characteristics of the viewshed. The ranking score can be used prioritize information in a geographic information system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Edmond Brewington, Mark A. Limber, Igor V. Guskov, Peter Hamel, Kong M. Cheung, Morten Just Petersen