Patent ID: 9020537
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: G06F,H04M,H04N,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering geographically-relevant content to a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of: receiving geolocation data from the mobile device; receiving orientation data from the mobile device, the orientation data comprising a directional orientation and a vertical angle of the mobile device; based on the geolocation data and the orientation data, identifying an angular field of view relative to a real-world coordinate system as the mobile device is pointed at a physical locale; transmitting geospatial data describing the field of view to a central server; receiving, from the server, structurally-organized content associated with the physical locale based on (i) detected spatial intersections between the geospatial data describing the field of view and geospatial data of the locale and its position in a physical world, including a latitude, a longitude and a height wherein the geospatial data of the locale may change based on changes in at least one of the physical environment of the locale and changes to external data describing the physical environment and (ii) comparisons between metadata associated with the locale and the content, wherein the geospatial data of the locale are expanded beyond physical dimensions of the locale as to include space between physical locales but not to overlap with other virtual locales, wherein the expansion of the geospatial data of the locale is based, at least in part, on a location of the mobile device relative to the physical locale, and wherein the expansion of the geospatial data of the locale is further based on payment for the expansion by an owner of a business located at the locale; receiving input signals representing haptic interactions with the mobile device; and iteratively updating content displayed on the device based on the input signals and detected changes in the geolocation and orientation data.