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 comprising:
- displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device;
displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device;
retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and
in response to a command signal generated by said first user device moving a graphical pointer to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device.
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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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54 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 comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device moving a graphical pointer to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A communication device having 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, a programmed processor executing instructions comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device moving a graphical pointer to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for sending location information using 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, comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device moving a graphical pointer to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer-readable medium for use in a communication device having a processor, a data storage medium, a display device, and a graphical touch screen input interface for selecting and moving graphical objects displayed on the display, said computer-readable medium including executable instructions comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device using a graphical touch screen input interface to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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32. A communication device having a data storage medium, a display device, and a graphical touch screen input interface for selecting and moving graphical objects displayed on the display, a programmed processor for executing instructions comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device using a graphical touch screen input interface to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device.
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39. A method for sending location information using a communication device having a processor, a data storage medium, a display device, and a graphical touch screen input interface for selecting and moving graphical objects displayed on the graphical interface, comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device using a graphical touch screen input interface to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device.
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47. A method of communicating location information, comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device moving a graphical pointer to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50)
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51. A method of communicating location information, comprising:
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displaying a first user graphical icon representing a first user device; displaying a second user graphical icon representing a second user device; retrieving first user location information associated with a location of said first user device; and in response to a command signal generated by said first user device using a graphical touch screen input interface to select and move said first user graphical icon towards said second user graphical icon, sending said first user location information to said second user device. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54)
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Specification