Method and Apparatus for Sending, Retrieving, and Planning Location Relevant Information
First Claim
1. A computer-readable medium for use in a communication device having a processor, a data storage medium, an input device, and a display device for providing a graphical interface, said graphical interface including a movable graphical pointer for selecting and moving graphical icons displayed on the graphical interface, said computer-readable medium including executable instructions for causing the processor to execute the steps of:
- displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user;
displaying a second user graphical icon representing the second user;
retrieving first user location information associated with a location of the first user; and
in response to a command signal, sending to the second user the first user location information, said command signal being generated by the sender moving the graphical pointer to select and move the first graphical icon towards the second user graphical icon.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.
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2 Claims
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1. A computer-readable medium for use in a communication device having a processor, a data storage medium, an input device, and a display device for providing a graphical interface, said graphical interface including a movable graphical pointer for selecting and moving graphical icons displayed on the graphical interface, said computer-readable medium including executable instructions for causing the processor to execute the steps of:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user; displaying a second user graphical icon representing the second user; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of the first user; and in response to a command signal, sending to the second user the first user location information, said command signal being generated by the sender moving the graphical pointer to select and move the first graphical icon towards the second user graphical icon.
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