Map based estimations, and information search
First Claim
1. ) A method of providing geographic information, comprising:
- a) displaying a map, the map having hidden geographic coordinates corresponding to points on the map;
b) enabling a user to select a point on the map;
c) capturing the coordinates of the point selected by the user; and
d) transferring the coordinates into an information-retrieval system to obtain data associated with the coordinates.
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Abstract
Typically a family relocating to a new place is faced in making a number of decisions with respect to identifying a location to live. Identification of such a location, is dependent on the distances from places of work and the amenities available at the various locations that fit the distances criteria. During the process of identification there is a need to generate the routes between the locations for a quick assessment of the commuting involved between the locations and even generate the driving instructions between the locations so marked on the map. Current software maps and related software do not have an easy way to identify the regions on the map that meet the distance criteria and then to connect the address on the map to specific information. The current invention creates an easy way to use a map to, estimate distances of the various towns/cities around the target locations. generate routes connecting locations and directions without having to know the zip codes to the locations visually marked on the map and generate driving directions associated with the routes. research amenities availability around the target location. create report consolidating the information pertinent to the user needs. Using a map that can be marked enables an easy graphical method of identifying areas that meet the distance criteria, the connecting routes and obtain information associated with the areas pertinent to the user requirements.
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23 Claims
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1. ) A method of providing geographic information, comprising:
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a) displaying a map, the map having hidden geographic coordinates corresponding to points on the map;
b) enabling a user to select a point on the map;
c) capturing the coordinates of the point selected by the user; and
d) transferring the coordinates into an information-retrieval system to obtain data associated with the coordinates. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. ) A communications interface for use with a geographic search engine, the interface comprising:
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a) an electronically generated map having a plurality of hidden embedded coordinates corresponded to points on the map;
b) a selection device for selecting a specific point on the map; and
c) means for capturing the coordinates and inserting the coordinates into an information-retrieval system. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. ) A method of providing geographic information, comprising:
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a) displaying a map, the map having linear distance scale;
b) enabling a user to select a point on the map;
c) enabling the user to generate a circular scale having concentric divisions corresponding to divisions on the linear distance scale, position the center of the circular scale over the selected point, and highlight a circular area encircled by a selected one of the divisions of the circular scale.
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23. ) A communications interface for use with a geographic search engine, the interface comprising:
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a) an electronically generated map having a linear distance scale; and
b) a selection device for selecting a specific point on the map, wherein the selection device is operative to generate a circular scale having a plurality of concentric divisions corresponding to divisions on the linear scale
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