Google patent details augmented reality overlay for sat nav

Google's been granted a patent that puts quite a few of its favorite ideas together, namely Maps Navigation, Street View and augmented reality. The application describes a system combining garden variety GPS guidance with panoramic images, 3D models, full-motion video and even live feeds to enhance the route display -- all in the correct 3D driver's view perspective. The idea is to ease navigation by making your screen-view of the road more or less match your view in the windshield, but who knows? Maybe one day you may be able to drive without even looking outside.

Filed under: GPS, Software, Google

Comments

Source: USPTO

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/google-patent-virtual-reality-gps-navigation/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget

Foo Canoodle Isaac path Tropical Storm Isaac path Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Isaac Path Isaac Hurricane