Method and device for interacting with a map
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1. A method for an electronic device comprising a display, the method comprising:
- displaying a map illustrating a plurality of streets and establishments situated on the streets;
receiving a prolonged input at an area on the map;
in response to receiving the prolonged input, displaying a character input area comprising a plurality of discrete areas approximate to the area and overlying the map;
receiving a character input in a character input area of the display;
receiving a gesture input outside the character input area of the display, wherein the establishments are displayed prior to receiving the character input or the gesture input;
displaying on the map one or more establishments associated with the character input; and
removing from the map one or more establishments not associated with the character input.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an electronic device that comprises a display and a method for such an electronic device. The method includes displaying a map that illustrates a plurality of streets and establishments that are situated on the streets. The method also includes receiving a character input in a character input area of the display and a gesture input outside the character input area of the display. One or more establishments associated with the character input is displayed on the map.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for an electronic device comprising a display, the method comprising:
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displaying a map illustrating a plurality of streets and establishments situated on the streets; receiving a prolonged input at an area on the map; in response to receiving the prolonged input, displaying a character input area comprising a plurality of discrete areas approximate to the area and overlying the map; receiving a character input in a character input area of the display; receiving a gesture input outside the character input area of the display, wherein the establishments are displayed prior to receiving the character input or the gesture input; displaying on the map one or more establishments associated with the character input; and removing from the map one or more establishments not associated with the character input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20)
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11. An electronic device comprising:
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a display configured to display a character input area comprising a plurality of discrete areas; a user input for entering characters via the character input area; and a processor configured to; display a map illustrating a plurality of streets and establishments situated on the streets; receive a prolonged input at an area on the map; in response to receiving the prolonged input, display the character input area approximate to the area and overlying the map; receive a character input in the character input area; receive a gesture input outside the character input area, wherein the establishments are displayed prior to receiving the character input or the gesture input; display on the map one or more establishments associated with the character input; and remove from the map one or more establishments not associated with the character input. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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