Patent ID: 8626440
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: G01C,G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of displaying on a 3D graphical map traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system, the method comprising: generating a list of routes on the road system, each route on the list having a start geographical location and an end geographical location; obtaining traffic flow data for the road system; obtaining from a user a selection of a route from the list of routes; obtaining from the user a selection of a start position and an end position on the selected route that are user adjustable within the start and end geographical locations of the selected route; and creating and displaying an animated flythrough 3D graphical map for a traffic report, wherein the animated flythrough 3D graphical map has a virtual camera view that follows the route beginning at the start position and navigating toward the end position, and shows graphical representations of vehicles on the route whose movements are controlled by the traffic flow data.