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NAVIGATION OR MAPPING APPARATUS & METHOD

  • US 20130211719A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2010
  • Published: 08/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A navigation or mapping apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

  • a display for displaying a digital map to a user;

    a processor configured to access digital map data and cause a digital map to be displayed to a user using the display; and

    a user interface operable by a user to enable the user to interact with the apparatus;

    wherein the user interface is arranged to allow a user to select a continuous region present in the digital map by providing one or more indications on the displayed digital map in use; and

    wherein in use, when a selection of a continuous region present in the digital map is received from a user, the processor is arranged to determine digital map data relating to the continuous region selected by the user, and to carry out one or more mapping or navigation operations using the determined digital map data.

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