Combined map scale and measuring tool
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for adjusting and using a graphical map scale of a digital map provided by a digital mapping system, the method comprising:
- in response to the digital map being moved or zoomed, updating the scale as necessary; and
in response to the scale being moved on the digital map, switching from a scale mode to a measuring tool mode.
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Abstract
A combined map scale and measuring tool can be used in digital mapping systems. In the scale mode, the scale indicates the correct scale, for example, at the center of the map. It can be updated with every pan, zoom or resize operation the user performs, and can further update to compensate for map distortion caused by the map projection. The tool mode is entered once the user drags one or both of the scale endpoints onto the map. The distance between two endpoints of the tool can be displayed. A new point can be added each time the user drags a line between existing endpoints of the tool. Info windows can be opened that include relevant information about the endpoints (e.g., latitude/longitude, geo code), and provide option to convert the tool segments to driving directions. A drag and drop location marker is also provided.
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30 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method for adjusting and using a graphical map scale of a digital map provided by a digital mapping system, the method comprising:
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in response to the digital map being moved or zoomed, updating the scale as necessary; and
in response to the scale being moved on the digital map, switching from a scale mode to a measuring tool mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer implemented method for adjusting and using a graphical map scale of a digital map provided by a digital mapping system, the method comprising:
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in response to the scale being moved on the digital map, switching from a scale mode to a measuring tool mode; and
displaying a distance between locations marked by endpoints of the scale, the distance in units of the scale. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer implemented method for adjusting and using a graphical map scale of a digital map provided by a digital mapping system, the method comprising:
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in response to the scale being moved on the digital map, switching from a scale mode to a measuring tool mode;
drawing the scale to reflect its movement on the digital map, the scale including a line between two endpoints;
changing the graphical look of the scale to indicate it is no longer moving; and
displaying a distance between locations marked by the endpoints of the scale, the distance in units of the scale. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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