Secondary map in digital mapping system
First Claim
1. A digital mapping system, comprising:
- a main map for displaying a first map view; and
a secondary map for displaying a second map view, wherein upon being enabled, the secondary map is displayed within space previously occupied by the main map;
wherein zoom level of the secondary map can be adjusted independently of main map zoom level.
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Abstract
Digital mapping techniques are disclosed that provide more flexibility to the user through the use of multiple views of map information, including a secondary map and a main map. The secondary map can provide the user with either a zoomed out or in relative to the main map, or a different type of map view (e.g., satellite images). The secondary map can be turned on and off by the user. The secondary map may include one or more viewing frames that indicate views (e.g., current and alternate views) of the main map. The user can move the main map, viewing frame, or secondary map to achieve desired map views. During such movement, the relationship between the main and secondary maps can be synchronous, partially synchronous, or serial.
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40 Claims
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1. A digital mapping system, comprising:
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a main map for displaying a first map view; and
a secondary map for displaying a second map view, wherein upon being enabled, the secondary map is displayed within space previously occupied by the main map;
wherein zoom level of the secondary map can be adjusted independently of main map zoom level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A machine-readable medium encoded with instructions, that when executed by a processor, cause the processor to carry out a digital mapping process, the process comprising:
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displaying a main map;
displaying a secondary map, wherein upon being enabled, the secondary map is displayed within space previously occupied by the main map; and
adjusting zoom level of the secondary map independently of main map zoom level. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21)
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18. A machine-readable medium encoded with instructions, that when executed by a processor, cause the processor to carry out a digital mapping process, the process comprising:
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displaying a main map;
displaying a secondary map, wherein upon being enabled, the secondary map is displayed within space previously occupied by the main map; and
resizing the secondary map in response to user input.
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22. A machine-readable medium encoded with instructions, that when executed by a processor, cause the processor to carry out a process for moving a secondary map and a main map of a digital mapping system, the process comprising:
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in response to a user moving a main map, moving a secondary map associated with the main map;
in response to the user moving a viewing frame on the secondary map, moving the main map based on movement of the viewing frame; and
in response to the user moving the secondary map, moving the main map based on movement of the secondary map;
wherein zoom level of the secondary map can be adjusted independently of main map zoom level. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. The machine-readable medium 22 wherein in response to the user moving the secondary map, the process further includes:
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holding the main map and an alternate position viewing frame in place; and
upon user release of the secondary map, moving the main map and the viewing frame to show a view framed by the alternate position viewing frame.
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