Navigation method and apparatus to define favorite spot and extract information concerning the favorite spot
First Claim
1. A method of defining a favorite spot and retrieving information concerning the favorite spot for use with a navigation system, comprising the following steps of:
- creating a favorite spot by selecting a location on a map image displayed on the navigation system and setting a size of the favorite spot;
selecting one of the favorite spots created in the navigation system; and
retrieving information associated with the selected favorite spot.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for use with a navigation system allows a user to define and edits a favorite spot and retrieves points of interest (POI) information or other information associated with the favorite spot. The method is comprised of the steps of creating a favorite spot by selecting a location on a map image displayed on the navigation system and setting a size of the favorite spot, selecting one of the favorite spots created in the navigation system, and retrieving information associated with the selected favorite spot. The navigation is able to inform the user that the user has entered a favorite spot or has left a favorite spot.
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1. A method of defining a favorite spot and retrieving information concerning the favorite spot for use with a navigation system, comprising the following steps of:
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creating a favorite spot by selecting a location on a map image displayed on the navigation system and setting a size of the favorite spot;
selecting one of the favorite spots created in the navigation system; and
retrieving information associated with the selected favorite spot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for defining a favorite spot and retrieving information concerning the favorite spot for use with a navigation system, comprising:
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means for creating a favorite spot by selecting a location on a map image displayed on the navigation system and setting a size of the favorite spot;
means for selecting one of the favorite spots created in the navigation system; and
means for retrieving information associated with the selected favorite spot. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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