Automated Labeling for Customized Map Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are time-consuming when creating customized maps that highlight specific features or information, as users must manually select areas, levels of detail, and create placemarks, making quick production of customized content inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a presentation device, mapping system, and clickmap system that allows users to select positions on a map, automatically generating and displaying labels based on reverse geocoded information, enabling efficient creation of customized labeled maps with geocoded data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually select areas and create placemarks in GIS systems, then customized maps can be created with selective information, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to select locations on a map and automatically generates labeled placemarks with geocoded information without requiring manual creation steps. The mapping system self-services by automatically retrieving and displaying appropriate labels based on user selections, eliminating the need for users to manually create and configure each placemark detail.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-processes and stores geocoded information and map data in advance, so when users select locations, the mapping system can immediately retrieve and display pre-prepared labels and information without requiring real-time manual configuration or data processing during map creation.
2Productivity
If users manually identify desired areas and create placemarks, then customized map content can be produced, but the productivity is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical operations (users manually selecting, creating, and configuring placemarks) with automated electronic processing. The mapping system automatically retrieves geocoded data, generates labels, and displays customized maps based on user location selections, substituting manual operations with automated computer-based processes that significantly increase productivity.
3Quantity of substance
If GIS systems store vast amounts of data, then comprehensive information is available, but quickly creating customized content becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and retrieves only the specific geocoded information and map data relevant to the user's selected location rather than processing all stored data. The mapping system extracts appropriate labels and information based on user selections, enabling quick customized map creation by focusing only on necessary data rather than processing the entire vast database.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention relate to providing a method for creating customized labeled maps that include displaying a map using a presentation device based on a selectable elevation value, where the map contains geocoded information and the user selects at least one position on the displayed map. The method continues by automatically creating and displaying at least one label located in proximity to the selected position, where at least one label is based on reverse geocoded information associated with the selected position.