Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions (orbify.eu)

Article summary

The article discusses a new concept for turn-by-turn directions, featuring a curved map that provides a hybrid of street view and overhead view. The idea is inspired by the movie Inception and aims to improve navigation. However, the article's content is not available, and the discussion is based on the comments. The comments reveal that the concept has been explored before in various forms, including in games and patents.

Main themes

• curved map concept
• navigation improvement
• prior art and patents
• user experience and usability
• motion sickness and extreme curvature
• hybrid map visual overlay

What commenters say

• The curved map concept is cool and useful, but the current implementation is too extreme and causes motion sickness.
• A more subtle curvature would be more effective and less dizzying.
• The concept has been explored before in various forms, including in games and patents, which may impact its novelty and patentability.
• Some users find the current implementation confusing, particularly when estimating distances or recognizing points of interest.
• A hybrid map visual overlay could improve the usability of the curved map concept.
• The concept could be particularly useful in dense exchange hubs or areas with complex intersections.
• Prior art and existing patents may invalidate some of the novelty of the curved map concept.