INFORMATION MAPPING APPROACHES
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- providing point of interest data for display on a first map;
receiving, from a first networked computer, first update data with respect to first point of interest data to create first updated point of interest data;
receiving, from a second networked computer, second update data with respect to second point of interest data to create second updated point of interest data;
selectively providing, through the Internet, for display on a plurality of maps, to a plurality of map display programs, said first updated point of interest data;
wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices.
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Abstract
Methods, systems and applications for updating, enhancing, organizing, and utilizing geographic maps, for locating points of interest and places of businesses, or POI'"'"'s. Embodiments provide a method for collecting geo-coordinate data on POIs by eliciting participation of the business owners or designated employees to identify the specific locations of POI'"'"'s on a map; a map program which synchronizes to a centralized database where POI and other more frequently changing and time-dependent map information is downloaded to individual users; a map program, where in addition to the standard contact information, “qualitative” information and website links are included in an POI information box to aid in pre-qualifying a POI before selection and in booking a reservation; a method for locating markers on an Internet-based search engine map; and an improved contact management system that allows locations of contacts to be viewed on a map while minimizing address geocoding.
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1. A method comprising:
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providing point of interest data for display on a first map; receiving, from a first networked computer, first update data with respect to first point of interest data to create first updated point of interest data; receiving, from a second networked computer, second update data with respect to second point of interest data to create second updated point of interest data; selectively providing, through the Internet, for display on a plurality of maps, to a plurality of map display programs, said first updated point of interest data; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system comprising:
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a first system that is configured to; provide, an internet network database of point of interest data; provide, to at least two different third parties, access to update particular point of interest data in said internet network database of point of interest data to create updated, particular point of interest data; and send the updated, particular point of interest data from said internet network database of point of interest data over a network to a programmed computer; and the programmed computer that is configured to; provide a plurality of sets of point of interest data for display on a first map; receive, from the first system, the updated, particular point of interest data that pertains to a particular set of point of interest data; display a second map comprising said updated, particular set of point of interest data. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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