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Aggregate collection of travel data

  • US 7,970,666 B1
  • Filed: 04/21/2005
  • Issued: 06/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:

  • a mobile device obtaining from a system separate from the mobile device a travel schedule by remotely logging into the separate system, wherein the travel schedule from the separate system identifies a plurality of way points as destinations and modes of transportation to be used, the modes of transportation of the travel schedule determined by the separate system;

    the mobile device obtaining Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data about way points of the travel schedule;

    the mobile device transmitting time and location data about a way point of the travel schedule to the separate system, in response to the mobile device reaching the way point, wherein the time and location data transmitted to the separate system is to be used to determine at least one of an average, minimum, or maximum time of travel between separate way points during particular parts of a day with consideration of holiday events, and wherein the average, minimum, or maximum time of travel is aggregated from time and location data associated with a plurality of mobile devices of a plurality of mobile users, and wherein, after log in, the time and location data is to be anonymously stored in the separate system without identification of a user associated with the mobile device; and

    upon completion of the travel schedule by the user, automatically loading a next travel schedule having a plurality of way points.

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