A digital mapping system
CA 3021979 C · Owner: Google Llc · Inventors: Norris, James Christopher; Rasmussen, Lars Eilstrup; Laforge, Seth Michael
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A method of displaying a geographic location identifier is disclosed which comprises determining a first structured geographic location identifier based on an unstructured search query; determining a geometric feature associated with the first structured geographic location identifier; determining a first zoom level based on the geometric feature; determining a clipping shape based on the geometric feature; identifying a set of map tiles based at least in part on the first zoom level; and displaying the set of map tiles relative to the clipping shape. A method of displaying a geographic location marker is also disclosed which comprises determining a first structured geographic location …
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- Filed February 5, 2005 and granted September 26, 2023. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 5, 2025.
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