Methods, Systems, And Computer Program Products For Browsing Using A Geospatial Map Metaphor
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1. A method for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor, the method comprising:
- receiving input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface;
determining a geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map;
determining a network address for the content provider based on the determined geospatial identifier;
requesting content from the content provider via the determined network address; and
receiving content from the content provider in response to the request,wherein at least one of the preceding actions is performed on at least one electronic hardware component.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are described for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor. In one aspect, input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface is received. A geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map is determined. A network address for the content provider is determined based on the determined geospatial identifier. Content from the content provider is requested via the determined network address. Content from the content provider is received in response to the request.
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1. A method for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor, the method comprising:
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receiving input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface; determining a geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map; determining a network address for the content provider based on the determined geospatial identifier; requesting content from the content provider via the determined network address; and receiving content from the content provider in response to the request, wherein at least one of the preceding actions is performed on at least one electronic hardware component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor, the system comprising:
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means for receiving input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface; means for determining a geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map; means for determining a network address for the content provider based on the determined geospatial identifier; means for requesting content from the content provider via the determined network address; and means for receiving content from the content provider in response to the request, wherein at least one of the means includes at least one electronic hardware component.
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15. A system for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor, the system comprising system components including:
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an input router component configured to receive input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface; a navigation space handler component configured to determine a geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map; a geospatial identifier resolver component configured to determine a network address for the content provider based on the determined geospatial identifier; a content manager component configured to request content from the content provider via the determined network address; and a content handler component configured to receive content from the content provider in response to the request, wherein at least one of the system components includes at least one electronic hardware component. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A computer readable medium storing a computer program, executable by a machine, for browsing using a geospatial map metaphor, the computer program comprising executable instructions for:
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receiving input for indicating a content provider associated with a location on a map being presented via a user interface; determining a geospatial identifier associated with the content provider associated with the location on the map; determining a network address for the content provider based on the determined geospatial identifier; requesting content from the content provider via the determined network address; and receiving content from the content provider in response to the request.
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