Abstract: Examples disclosed herein involve a computing system configured to (i) receive image data captured by an image-capture device; (ii) based on the received image data, generate a set of map update tasks that each define a respective activity for evaluating whether to update a map; (iii) use a multi-factor prioritization scheme to prioritize the set of map update tasks; (iv) assign at least a subset of map update tasks from the set of map update tasks to one or more curators in accordance with the prioritization of the set of map update tasks; (v) receive, from a client station associated with a given curator via a network-based communication path, data defining feedback from the given curator regarding a given map update task; and (vi) update the map based on the received feedback.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein involve a computing system configured to (i) receive, from an image-capture device, image-capture metadata that provides information about a set of images that were passively captured by the image-capture device, (ii) based at least on the received image-capture metadata, apply a collection policy for determining whether to collect any of the set of images that have been passively captured by the image-capture device and thereby determine that a selected subset of one or more images in the set of images are to be collected from the image-capture device, (iii) instruct the image-capture device to upload the selected subset of one or more images, and (iv) after instructing the image-capture device to upload the selected subset of one or more images, receive the selected subset of one or more images from the image-capture device.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein involve a computing system configured to (i) receive, from an image-capture device, image-capture metadata that provides information about a set of images that were passively captured by the image-capture device, (ii) based at least on the received image-capture metadata, apply a collection policy for determining whether to collect any of the set of images that have been passively captured by the image-capture device and thereby determine that a selected subset of one or more images in the set of images are to be collected from the image-capture device, (iii) instruct the image-capture device to upload the selected subset of one or more images, and (iv) after instructing the image-capture device to upload the selected subset of one or more images, receive the selected subset of one or more images from the image-capture device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for serving content based on online registration and offline messages. One example method includes registering online an entity with a content management system, the registering including storing a location associated with the entity, receiving offline from the entity a message that indicates information for use in a sponsored content item, determining that a user is in proximity to the location, and serving a sponsored content item to the user based on information from the registering, the sponsored content item including information from the message.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which submission of targeted advertisements can be facilitated using text messaging. Text message received from advertisers can include advertisement information and target audience information. Such information can be used to generate an advertisement for the advertiser. The generated advertisement can be provided for targeted distribution to users.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices and systems associated with generating a textual explanation of a route including POI information are disclosed.