INTERACTIVE MAP APPLICATION
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1. A system that facilitates interactive map application, comprising:
- an input component that accepts an input from a first user; and
an optimization component that provides the input from the first user to at least a second user during a session that includes a map application; and
a rendering component that displays the map application and the exchanged information to the first user and the at least a second user.
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Abstract
Provided is the ability for multiple users to dynamically interact and exchange real time information though utilization of a real time communication application and a mapping application. The multiple users can discover and share location specific information or exchange real time location information. Relevant information can be shared, such as points of interest, driving directions, annotations, etc. in a collaborative environment. Also provided is the ability to create a drawing or plan directly on the map in a collaborative manner.
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1. A system that facilitates interactive map application, comprising:
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an input component that accepts an input from a first user; and an optimization component that provides the input from the first user to at least a second user during a session that includes a map application; and a rendering component that displays the map application and the exchanged information to the first user and the at least a second user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for automatic collaboration among users of a map application, comprising:
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identifying a commonality on a map application; displaying the map application and the commonality to a first user and at least a second user; accepting a first input; annotating the map application with the first input; and displaying the annotated map application to the first and the at least a second user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system that facilitates session collaboration between multiple users, comprising:
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means for receiving a request from a first user to invite at least a second user to a session; means for communicating acceptance of the invite request; means for displaying the information viewed by the first user to the at least a second user; means for receiving a modification to the information from the first user; and means for annotating the information viewed by the at least a second user with the modification. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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