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Smart storage and transmission of navigation information

  • US 7,263,438 B2
  • Filed: 05/19/2004
  • Issued: 08/28/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for storing and sending navigation information comprising the steps of:

  • retrieving a map based on a request from a user;

    defining at least one map feature associated with the map;

    dividing the map feature into segments;

    defining a route associated with the map;

    determining which segments of the map feature are associated with the route, and defining said determined segments as first route segments;

    storing said first route segments first in a sequence before storing other non-route segments;

    receiving selection information related to an order in which the navigation information is requested for delivery;

    the order having a first parcel of requested information;

    wherein the first parcel of requested information is selected from the group consisting essentially of;

    information related to a starting point, information related to a destination point, and information related to a route;

    sending the navigation information to the user starting with the first parcel of requested information.

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