Method and apparatus for browsing using position information
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1. A method for searching for information accessible through a client/server network containing a plurality of servers, comprising the steps of:
- connecting to one of the plurality of servers;
receiving a graphical map of a geographic area from the server;
displaying the graphical map on a display device;
entering search criteria for locating at least one hypertext document based on a geographic position; and
receiving a search result indicating the hypertext document located in accordance with the search criteria, wherein the located hypertext document is accessible from another server different from the one server of the plurality of servers, wherein the hypertext document includes geographic position information in a metatag.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided to allow a user to search and locate information which is accessible over a computer network. Global Positioning System type coordinate information is used as search criteria to locate information on the computer network. The system and method allow the user to locate information related to a particular geographic area. Search criteria, such as an area or point on a geographic map, is entered by the user. Hypertext documents are then located in accordance with the search criteria and position information associated with the hypertext documents.
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1. A method for searching for information accessible through a client/server network containing a plurality of servers, comprising the steps of:
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connecting to one of the plurality of servers;
receiving a graphical map of a geographic area from the server;
displaying the graphical map on a display device;
entering search criteria for locating at least one hypertext document based on a geographic position; and
receiving a search result indicating the hypertext document located in accordance with the search criteria, wherein the located hypertext document is accessible from another server different from the one server of the plurality of servers, wherein the hypertext document includes geographic position information in a metatag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing information through a GPS client/server network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a connection request from a client;
generating a graphic map based upon a geographic area;
transmitting the graphic map to the client;
receiving search criteria for locating a world wide web page based upon a geographic position;
searching the world wide web in accordance with the received search criteria; and
transmitting a search result to the client, receiving a client position information request from the client, wherein a first geographic position identifiable by the client and the search result for the search criteria is used for determining a geographic position of the client using the GPS client/server network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A server for providing information which is accessible through a computer network, comprising:
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a controller including an interface to the computer network;
a graphical mapping system responsive to said controller capable of generating a map of a geographic area for transmission through said interface;
a search engine configured to locate a hypertext document in the computer network in accordance with a request received through said interface, wherein said hypetext document includes a geographic position information in a metatag, wherein said geographic position information relates to a business/residence address or server location; and
an index including position information and hyperlinks, wherein said search engine is further configured to locate the hypertext document by searching said index, wherein the request includes search criteria based upon geographic position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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