MapSet : Multiple Maps

Overview

A MapSet is a container structure that enables the unified management and interaction with multiple individual maps, primarily used for handling large-scale venues and areas where Visual Positioning System (VPS) capabilities are required. It acts as a coherent unit, allowing multiple map fragments to function as a single, seamless mapping solution.

Key Concepts

Map Consolidation

• MapSets solve the challenge of managing extensive areas by combining multiple smaller, more manageable maps into a unified structure

• Each constituent map maintains its individual characteristics while contributing to the larger whole

• The system preserves the integrity and detail of individual maps while enabling seamless navigation across their boundaries

Spatial Relationships

• Maps within a MapSet are positioned with high-precision relative coordinates and rotations

• The accurate spatial relationships between maps ensure:

  • Seamless transitions between adjacent areas

  • Consistent positioning across the entire venue

  • Accurate distance calculations spanning multiple maps

• When a MapSet is created, the relative coordinate is assigned with respect to the origin of the first map of the MapSet, so every map's coordinate is defined with respect to the first map

When you add a new Map in a MapSet, its transform is calculated with respect to the existing maps, but existing maps are not impacted.

User Experience

Despite the underlying complexity of multiple maps, end-users interact with a MapSet as if it were a single map:

• Continuous navigation across map boundaries

• Unified coordinate system across the entire venue

• Consistent positioning and orientation references

• Seamless VPS functionality throughout the covered area

Best Practices

1. Divide large venues into logical, manageable sections

2. Ensure sufficient overlap between adjacent maps

3. Maintain consistent mapping quality across all constituent maps