Process to graphically display travel information on a map in electronic form
First Claim
1. A method for graphically displaying travel information on an electronic map within a network environment, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving an information request based on a flexible set of user-defined travel related criteria from a client;
processing the information request to initiate at least one inquiry based on the information request and receiving at least one information response to the at least one inquiry from a server; and
rendering the at least one information response unto an electronic map overlay for transmission to a client.
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Abstract
A system and method for graphically displaying travel information on an electronic map within a network environment comprising: (i) providing a network for transmitting and receiving information among information providers; (ii) receiving an information request based on a flexible set of user-defined travel related criteria; (iii) processing the information request to initiate at least one inquiry based on the information request from a plurality of data tables developed from a database; (iv) receiving at least one response to at least one inquiry; (v) processing at least one response to determine a reply that is responsive to the information request, and (vi) providing a response including an electronic map overlay.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for graphically displaying travel information on an electronic map within a network environment, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving an information request based on a flexible set of user-defined travel related criteria from a client;
processing the information request to initiate at least one inquiry based on the information request and receiving at least one information response to the at least one inquiry from a server; and
rendering the at least one information response unto an electronic map overlay for transmission to a client. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for distributing travel information in a network, the system comprising:
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means for providing a travel information request;
means for processing the travel information request to generate an inquiry;
means for receiving a response to the inquiry; and
means for processing the response to obtain a reply to the travel information request.
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9. A travel information system, comprising:
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a request manager for receiving information from information providers to store in a database;
an information request that is processed to initiate at least one inquiry related to the information from the database;
a plurality of data tables developed from the database for providing information responsive to the at least one inquiry and providing a solution set to the information request; and
an electronic map upon which the solution set is overlaid. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27)
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16. A method for providing travel information, comprising:
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receiving a request including a departure location;
location generating a map including a set of points corresponding to the departure location and any airports having carrier service from the departure location to another location; and
transmitting the generated map.
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24. A method for a user to obtain travel information, comprising:
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entering a request including a departure location; and
receiving a map generated to include a set of points corresponding to the departure location and any airports having carrier service from the departure location to another location.
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