Method for Exchanging Location-Relevant Information Using a Mobile Device with an Interactive Map Display
First Claim
1. A method for providing location-relevant information to a mobile computing device, the method comprising:
- providing a data exchange core including at least one data storage server that is able to receive, store, and update location-relevant information and perform queries thereon;
the data exchange core being able to wirelessly communicate with the mobile computing device; and
providing a mobile client software system having a set of instructions for controlling the mobile computing device, the mobile client software system being able to;
request location relevant information from the data exchange core;
receive location-relevant information from the data exchange core;
display a map on a display screen of the computing device; and
identify on the map at least one location that corresponds to location-relevant information received from the data exchange core.
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for wirelessly providing easily accessed and comprehended location-relevant information to a mobile device or web browser by displaying a map showing locations of interest. Simply by touching the map, a user can specify locations and regions used for queries and for uploading peer-to-peer information such as blogs, reviews, items for sale, etc. The device can request information, receive synchronously or asynchronously pushed responses, and display them with symbols that indicate category, age, etc. Location-aware devices can automatically specify their locations and provide location histories. Regions of interest can be adjusted according to visitation frequency, or region boundaries can simply be traced on the map. Limits can be placed on requested information and on distribution of uploaded information. Queries can use fuzzy logic, transactions can be completed using the devices, and requested information can be delivered when battery charge level and wireless link quality are appropriate.
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1. A method for providing location-relevant information to a mobile computing device, the method comprising:
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providing a data exchange core including at least one data storage server that is able to receive, store, and update location-relevant information and perform queries thereon;
the data exchange core being able to wirelessly communicate with the mobile computing device; andproviding a mobile client software system having a set of instructions for controlling the mobile computing device, the mobile client software system being able to; request location relevant information from the data exchange core; receive location-relevant information from the data exchange core; display a map on a display screen of the computing device; and identify on the map at least one location that corresponds to location-relevant information received from the data exchange core. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for providing location-relevant information to a mobile computing device, the method comprising:
providing a mobile client software system having a set of instructions for controlling the mobile computing device, the mobile client software system being able to; request location relevant information from a data exchange core; receive location-relevant information from the data exchange core; display a map on a display screen of the computing device; and identify on the map at least one location that corresponds to location-relevant information received from the data exchange core.
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