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Walter B Zavoli

from Palo Alto, CA
Age ~77
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Kristine C Zavoli, 78Kris M Crowe, 59
Connected to:
Jared M Zavolta, 42Barbara L Zavorski, 68Shannon A Zavorski, 43Dimitri C Zavos, 35Harry N Zavos, 92Sara J Zavos, 81Mary K Zavotsky, 45Holly S Zavoyna, 65Kathleen L Zavoyna, 50Constantine G Zavras, 42

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  • 401 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 326-2385

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Position: Educator

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

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Principal At Zavoli Consulting

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Location:
Baha de San Francisco y alrededores
Industry:
Programas informticos
Experience:
Zavoli Consulting (Servicios y tecnologa de la informacin industry): Principal,  (enero de 2009-Present) Tele Atlas (Empresa pblica; TA6; Servicios y tecnologa de la informacin industry): VP and Chief Scientist for IP (Retired),  (marzo de 1984-enero de 200...
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System For Using Speech Recognition With Map Data

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US Patent:
6598016, Jul 22, 2003
Filed:
Oct 20, 1998
Appl. No.:
09/175657
Inventors:
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA
Hongche Liu - Fremont CA
Assignee:
Tele Atlas North America, Inc. - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G10L 1504
US Classification:
704251, 704277
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for using speech recognition with map data. For example, a user could state a location. The system will recognize the words spoken and find the location on a map using an electronic map database. The map can be displayed such that the location is depicted. Alternatively, the user could state two locations. The system will recognize the words spoken, find both locations on the map using an electronic map database, determine a path between the locations and report that path to the user.

Non-Perspective Variable-Scale Map Displays

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US Patent:
20060267803, Nov 30, 2006
Filed:
May 24, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/440329
Inventors:
Darrell Mathis - Menlo Park CA, US
Tsia Kuznetsov - Cupertino CA, US
Walter Zavoli - Palo Alto CA, US
Assignee:
Tele Atlas North America, Inc. - Lebanon NH
International Classification:
G08G 1/123
US Classification:
340995150
Abstract:
Map displays have been an important element in the feature set of in-car navigation systems. Actually, with modem equipment extending such system functionality to personal digital assistants (PDAs) and cellular telephones, virtually all travelers may use and benefit from the present invention. Early digital displays were monochrome, single-line-vector, planar representations. Color, area fill, scale-dependent attribute selection, labeling, heading-up rotation, line thickness, signs and icons have all been added to make the display more informative and intuitive. Still today, the designer is challenged to provide a more informative, less distracting display to serve the multitasking driver. More recently, perspective view and 3D objects have gained popularity because of their added utility as well as aesthetic appeal. Just as the planar map is a special case of the perspective map, perspective is a special case of the variable-scale map. This disclosure offers some approaches to the use of non-perspective continuous variable-scale maps to solve inherent problems of more conventional navigation map displays.

System And Method For Vehicle Navigation And Piloting Including Absolute And Relative Coordinates

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US Patent:
20080243378, Oct 2, 2008
Filed:
Feb 20, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/034521
Inventors:
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA, US
Assignee:
TELE ATLAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. - Lebanon NH
International Classification:
G01C 21/26
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701209, 701208
Abstract:
A navigation system for use in a vehicle. The system includes an absolute position sensor, such as GPS, in addition to one or more additional sensors, such as a camera, laser scanner, or radar. The system further comprises a digital map or database that includes records for at least some of the vehicle's surrounding objects. These records can include relative positional attributes and traditional absolute positions. As the vehicle moves, sensors sense the presence of at least some of these objects, and measure the vehicle's relative position to those objects. This information, together with the absolute positional information and the added map information, is used to determine the vehicle's location, and support features such as enhanced driving directions, collision avoidance, or automatic assisted driving. In accordance with an embodiment, the system also allows some objects to be attributed using relative positioning, without recourse to storing absolute position information.

Method And System For The Use Of Probe Data From Multiple Vehicles To Detect Real World Changes For Use In Updating A Map

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US Patent:
20090138497, May 28, 2009
Filed:
Nov 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/289888
Inventors:
Walter Bruno Zavoli - Palo Alto CA, US
Hans Ulrich Otto - Hildesheim, DE
International Classification:
G06F 17/30
US Classification:
707102, 7071041, 707E17018
Abstract:
At least one embodiment of a method is described including: (1) collecting probe sensor data in an area containing roads and other drivable features; (2) processing the probe sensor data in a first manner so as to create a geospatial map database including road segments, and in a second manner to derive a subset of data related to at least one segment within the geospatial map database and being indicative of an attribute thereof, (3) statistically processing the subset data per road segment to determine one or more inferred attributes thereof, (4) comparing the created geospatial map database, in particular the road segments identified therein and said inferred attributes thereof with a pre-existing geospatial map database containing road segments and attributes thereof, and where an inconsistency in the presence or absence of a road segment, or in its geometry or topology, or in any of its attributes, is identified, (5) effecting a further action, being one of: (a) Generating a change notification, (b) Generating an alert, (c) Generating a change request, the ultimate operation of such further action being the eventual update of the pre-existing geospatial map database such that the former attribute is replaced with the inferred attribute, and/or the insertion, deletion or correction, as far as geometry and topology is concerned, of the road segment. Alternative methods are also described.

System And Method For Map Matching With Sensor Detected Objects

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US Patent:
20090228204, Sep 10, 2009
Filed:
Feb 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/365119
Inventors:
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA, US
Marcin Michal Kmiecik - Lodz, PL
Stephen T'Siobbel - Merelbeke, BE
Volker Hiestermann - Hanover, DE
Assignee:
TELA ATLAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. - Lebanon NH
TELA ATLAS B.V. - BX 'sHertogenbosch
International Classification:
G01C 21/26
US Classification:
701208
Abstract:
A system and method for map matching with sensor detected objects. A direct sensor and object matching technique can be used to disambiguate objects that the driver passes. The technique also makes it possible for the navigation system to refine (i.e. improve the accuracy of) its position estimate. In some embodiments, a camera in the car can be used to produce, dynamically in real time, images of the vicinity of the vehicle. Map and object information can then be retrieved from a map database, and superimposed on those images for viewing by the driver, including accurately defining the orientation or the platform so that the alignment of the map data and the image data is accurate. Once alignment is achieved, the image can be further enhanced with information retrieved from the database about any in-image objects. Objects may be displayed accurately on a map display as icons that help the driver as he/she navigates the roads.

Apparatus For Generating A Heading Signal For A Land Vehicle

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US Patent:
47348631, Mar 29, 1988
Filed:
Mar 6, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/708741
Inventors:
Stanley K. Honey - Newark CA
Kenneth A. Milnes - Fremont CA
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA
Assignee:
Etak, Inc. - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G06F 1550
US Classification:
364449
Abstract:
Disclosed is an apparatus generating accurate data regarding the heading of a land vehicle as it travels over terrain having changing conditions. The apparatus includes a first sensor means, such as a differential odometer, generating data regarding the relative direction of the vehicle. Also included is a second sensor means, such as a flux gate compass, for generating data regarding the absolute direction of the vehicle relative to the earth. The relative directional data and the absolute directional data are combined in a means for generating accurate data regarding the heading of the vehicle. A means for reducing errors reflected in signals generated by the sensors is provided to insure the accuracy of the output.

Vehicle Navigational System And Method

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US Patent:
47961910, Jan 3, 1989
Filed:
Jun 7, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/618041
Inventors:
Stanley K. Honey - Newark CA
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA
Kenneth A. Milnes - Fremont CA
Alan C. Phillips - Los Altos CA
Marvin S. White - Palo Alto CA
George E. Loughmiller - Cupertino CA
Assignee:
ETAK, Inc. - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G06F 1550
US Classification:
364450
Abstract:
A vehicle navigational system and method for tracking a vehicle, including a programmed computer, sensors for sensing the distance traveled and heading of the vehicle, and a stored map data base identifying a map of an area over which the vehicle is moving, in which the computer calculates and advances dead reckoned positions of the vehicle in response to distance and heading data, provides data identifying a contour of equal probability containing the dead reckoned positions and having a probability of containing the actual location of the vehicle, derives multiparameters from the map data base, and updates a given dead reckoned position and the contour using a highly developed vehicle navigational algorithm if a more probable dead reckoned position exists based upon the given dead reckoned position, the contour and the derived multi-parameters.

Method And Apparatus For Measuring Relative Heading Changes In A Vehicular Onboard Navigation System

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US Patent:
47886455, Nov 29, 1988
Filed:
Mar 21, 1986
Appl. No.:
7/843185
Inventors:
Walter B. Zavoli - Palo Alto CA
Kenneth A. Milnes - Fremont CA
Glenn R. Peterson - Los Gatos CA
Assignee:
Etak, Incorporated - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G06F 1550
US Classification:
364449
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for measuring relative heading changes in a vehicular onboard navigation system is provided comprising apparatus for providing signals corresponding to differential wheel distance measurements, the velocity and wheel tracking distance of the vehicle. When front wheel distance measurements are used in a vehicle having an Ackerman-type steering system, an apparatus for providing a signal corresponding to an effective front wheel tracking distance as a function of the curvature of turn is also provided.
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