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Method of creating map alterations for use in a navigation device

  • US 8,972,188 B2
  • Filed: 08/15/2007
  • Issued: 03/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of creating map alterations on a navigation device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • loading a map onto said device;

    providing menu driven selection of possible alterations;

    receiving input comprising at least one of said alterations; and

    generating a map correction comprising said at least one of said alterations, said map correction being generated as and when needed by means of a touch-sensitive screen of said navigation device on which said menu is displayed,wherein said correction does not permanently affect the map data stored on the device, and the method includes the further step of automatically removing said correction in the event that a newly released map subsequently loaded onto said device effects a fix related to said correction.

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