Method of business in which GPS golf-course map data is collected and distributed
First Claim
1. A method of business in which GPS golf-course map data is collected and distributed, comprising a step of registering GPS map data on a plurality of golf courses in a database connected to a network, a step of accessing said database through said network, retrieving said GPS map data on a desired golf course among said plurality of golf courses, from said database, and downloading and thereby offering said retrieved GPS map data to a user terminal device, and a step of preparing data for use in charging a user for use of said offered GPS map data.
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Abstract
GPS map data on golf courses is collected in a database, through a network when necessary. GPS golf-course map data is sent to users through the network. The fee to be paid by each user and the payment to be made to the person or organization that has the right to the map data is controlled. A golf player can obtain GPS golf-course map data on various golf courses in the same way, easily and at a low price, using a user terminal device, making use of GPS golf-course map data for play by manipulating the user'"'"'s own user terminal device. Optional information is added to GPS golf-course map data, which the user can choose as needed. Optional information can also be presented based on the records of use of a particular user.
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1. A method of business in which GPS golf-course map data is collected and distributed, comprising
a step of registering GPS map data on a plurality of golf courses in a database connected to a network, a step of accessing said database through said network, retrieving said GPS map data on a desired golf course among said plurality of golf courses, from said database, and downloading and thereby offering said retrieved GPS map data to a user terminal device, and a step of preparing data for use in charging a user for use of said offered GPS map data.
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