Information mapping approaches
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1. A method comprising:
- providing first and second point of interest data setsreceiving update data with respect to said first and second point of interest data sets to create first and second updated point of interest data sets;
selectively providing, through the Internet, for display on a plurality of maps, to a plurality of map display programs, said first or second updated point of interest data sets;
wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices.
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Abstract
Methods, systems and applications for updating, enhancing, organizing, and utilizing geographic maps, for locating points of interest and places of businesses, or POI'"'"'s. Embodiments provide a method for collecting geo-coordinate data on POIs by eliciting participation of the business owners or designated employees to identify the specific locations of POI'"'"'s on a map; a map program which synchronizes to a centralized database where POI and other more frequently changing and time-dependent map information is downloaded to individual users; a map program, where in addition to the standard contact information, “qualitative” information and website links are included in an POI information box to aid in pre-qualifying a POI before selection and in booking a reservation; a method for locating markers on an Internet-based search engine map; and an improved contact management system that allows locations of contacts to be viewed on a map while minimizing address geocoding.
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18 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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providing first and second point of interest data sets receiving update data with respect to said first and second point of interest data sets to create first and second updated point of interest data sets; selectively providing, through the Internet, for display on a plurality of maps, to a plurality of map display programs, said first or second updated point of interest data sets; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17)
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9. A system comprising:
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a first system that is configured to; provide, an internet network database of point of interest data; provide, to at least two different third parties, access to update data with respect to particular point of interests in said internet network database of point of interest data to create updated, particular point of interest data; and selectively send the updated, particular point of interest data from said internet network database of point of interest data over a network to a plurality of programmed computers; and each of said plurality of programmed computers is configured to; provide a plurality of sets of point of interest data for display on a first map; receive, from the first system, the updated, particular point of interest data that pertains to a particular set of point of interest data; display a second map comprising said updated, particular set of point of interest data. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18)
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