System for interaction of navigation and connectivity programs and personal information management applications
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
- a processor; and
a memory unit operatively connected to the processor and including;
a navigation program for directing a user of the device to a remote location, a personal information management program, and an input association mechanism operatively connected to the navigation program and the personal information management program, wherein actuation of the input association mechanism automatically associates the personal information management program with the navigation program.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing fluent interaction between connectivity applications, personal information management applications and navigation applications. The present invention enables a user to launch navigation application directly from a “Contacts” application. This invention also enables the same result to be achieved in reverse, enabling direct access from a navigation application to contact information, eliminating the need for the user to manually access and enter information.
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31 Claims
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
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a processor; and
a memory unit operatively connected to the processor and including;
a navigation program for directing a user of the device to a remote location, a personal information management program, and an input association mechanism operatively connected to the navigation program and the personal information management program, wherein actuation of the input association mechanism automatically associates the personal information management program with the navigation program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for implementing a navigation program, comprising the steps of:
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providing a personal information management program;
accessing contact information for a remote location; and
instructing the personal information management system to transfer the contact information to the navigation program. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24)
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18. A computer program product for use with an electronic device, comprising:
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a navigation program;
a personal information management program, including information concerning a remote location;
computer code for providing an input mechanism operatively connected to the navigation program and the personal information management program; and
computer code for automatically associating the personal information management program with the navigation program upon actuation of the input mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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25. A module for use with an electronic device, comprising:
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a memory unit for storing information and including;
a connectivity program for transmitting information from a remote location;
a navigation program for directing a user of the device to the remote location;
a personal information management program; and
an input association mechanism operatively connected to the navigation program and the personal information management program, wherein actuation of the input association mechanism automatically associates the personal information management program with the navigation program. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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