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Communication device which displays perspective 3D map

  • US 8,538,486 B1
  • Filed: 02/04/2011
  • Issued: 09/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless communication device comprising:

  • an input device;

    a microphone;

    a speaker;

    a video image generator;

    a display; and

    an antenna;

    wherein said wireless communication device is operable to implement voice communication in a wireless fashion;

    wherein said wireless communication device is operable to implement a first function and a second function, when said first function is implemented, said video image generator generates a plurality of two-dimensional text images and said plurality of two-dimensional text images are displayed on said display, and when said second function is implemented, said video image generator generates a three-dimensional map and said three-dimensional map is displayed on said display;

    wherein (a) said three-dimensional map is displayed in the form of a first perspective view when said wireless communication device is identified to be located at a first geographic location and (b) said three-dimensional map is displayed in the form of a second perspective view when said wireless communication device is identified to be located at a second geographic location; and

    wherein (a) said first perspective view indicates the three-dimensional objects located in said three-dimensional map being perceived from a first direction and (b) said second perspective view indicates the three-dimensional objects located in said three-dimensional map being perceived from a second direction.

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