Mecca finder
First Claim
1. A method for displaying a directional indicator, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. receiving geographical location information of a portable electronic device;
b. receiving orientation information of the portable electronic device;
c. receiving geographical location information of a landmark of interest;
d. calculating a destination angle; and
e. presenting a directional indicator upon a display.
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Abstract
A portable electronic device, like a cellular telephone for example, includes software for executing a method for presenting directional indicator information to a user on a display. The device receives geographical information about its location, orientation information of its alignment and geographical information about a landmark of interest. The device then calculates a destination angle relative to the orientation information. The device then presents directional information, for example an arrow, to a user. In one exemplary application, Muslims are able to select Mecca as the landmark of interest. The device then uses information about its own location, the orientation of the device and the location of Mecca to present an arrow on the display indicating the proper direction for the Muslim to align themselves for prayer in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for displaying a directional indicator, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. receiving geographical location information of a portable electronic device;
b. receiving orientation information of the portable electronic device;
c. receiving geographical location information of a landmark of interest;
d. calculating a destination angle; and
e. presenting a directional indicator upon a display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19)
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9. A radiotelephone, comprising:
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a. a central processor;
b. a display coupled to the central processor; and
c. memory coupled to the central processor, the memory having operational software stored therein;
wherein the operational software comprises instructions for a method comprising the following steps;
i. determining the location of the radiotelephone;
ii. determining the location of a landmark of interest;
iii. determining the orientation of the radiotelephone;
iv. determining a destination angle; and
v. presenting a directional indicator to a user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for determining a direction to a landmark of interest, the method comprising:
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a. presenting a menu of informational services on a display to a user, at least one of the informational services comprising a directional determination method;
b. actuating the directional determination method upon receiving a corresponding menu selection;
c. receiving geographical location data of an electronic device;
d. receiving orientation information about the display;
e. receiving geographical information of the landmark of interest;
f. calculating a destination angle;
g. removing information from the display; and
h. presenting a directional indicator on the display. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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14. The method of 13, further comprising the steps of:
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a. waiting for a user input;
b. upon receiving the user input, returning the display to a normal operating mode.
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