Method and system for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events
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1. A method for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events, comprising:
- selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database;
generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events; and
delivering the route to a subscriber.
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Abstract
The invention provides a method for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events. A plurality of limited-duration events is selected from an events database. The events database is incorporated into a communication services database associated with a call center. Events are selected through the call center or through a Web site. A driving route is generated. The route is delivered to the subscriber within a vehicle by a synthesized voice interface.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events, comprising:
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selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database;
generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events; and
delivering the route to a subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
incorporating the events database into a communication services database associated with a call center.
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3. The method of claim 1 wherein:
selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database comprises selecting the events within a mobile vehicle using a synthesized voice interface.
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4. The method of claim 3 wherein events available for selection are located within a limited geographic area relative to the mobile vehicle.
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5. The method of claim 4 wherein the size of the limited geographic area is predetermined by a call center.
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6. The method of claim 4 wherein the size of the limited geographic area is specified by the subscriber on a Web site.
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7. The method of claim 1 wherein:
generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events comprises generating the driving route at a call center.
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8. The method of claim 1 wherein:
delivering the route to a subscriber comprises delivering the driving route within a mobile vehicle using a synthesized voice interface.
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9. The method of claim 1 wherein:
delivering the route to the subscriber comprises sending a portion of the route generated corresponding to at least one of the plurality of limited-duration events upon user request.
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10. The method of claim 1 wherein:
selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database comprises selecting events on a Web site.
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11. The method of claim 1 wherein:
generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events comprises generating the route by a Web site.
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12. The method of claim 10 further comprising:
communicating the selected events to a call center.
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13. A computer usable medium including a program for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events, comprising:
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computer program code for selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database;
computer program code for generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events; and
computer program code for delivering the route to a subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
computer program code for incorporating the events database into a communication services database associated with a call center.
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15. The computer usable medium of claim 13 wherein:
selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database comprises selecting the events within a mobile vehicle using a synthesized voice interface.
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16. The computer usable medium of claim 13 wherein:
generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events comprises generating the driving route at a call center.
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17. The computer usable medium of claim 13 wherein:
delivering the route to a subscriber comprises delivering the driving route within a mobile vehicle using a synthesized voice interface.
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18. The computer usable medium of claim 13 wherein:
delivering the route to a subscriber comprises sending a portion of the route generated corresponding to at least one of the plurality of limited-duration events upon user request.
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19. A system for delivering a time-efficient mobile vehicle route that encompasses multiple limited-duration events, comprising:
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means for selecting a plurality of limited-duration events from an events database;
means for generating a driving route based on the selected limited-duration events;
means for delivering the route to a subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (20)
means for incorporating the events database into a communication services database associated with a call center.
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