System and method for obtaining map coordinates to fixed location
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1. A method for obtaining directions to fixed location, comprising:
- using a telephone to call the fixed location;
providing a prompt to the caller during the call to push a button on the telephone to download a navigation code from the fixed location, the code including GPS location of the fixed location;
transferring the code from the telephone to a navigation module in a vehicle; and
using the navigation module to display directions to the fixed location.
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Abstract
A method for obtaining directions to fixed location such as a restaurant includes using a telephone to call the restaurant, and providing a prompt to the caller during the call to push a button on the telephone to download GPS location of the restaurant. The GPS information is transferred from the telephone to a navigation module in a vehicle which displays a map showing the route to the restaurant.
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1. A method for obtaining directions to fixed location, comprising:
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using a telephone to call the fixed location; providing a prompt to the caller during the call to push a button on the telephone to download a navigation code from the fixed location, the code including GPS location of the fixed location; transferring the code from the telephone to a navigation module in a vehicle; and using the navigation module to display directions to the fixed location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A wireless telephone system comprising:
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at least one wireless telephony transceiver; at least one telephone processor communicating with the transceiver; at least one key entry input device communicating with the processor, wherein a user of the system can call a fixed location and in response to a prompt enter a selection into the processor for transmission of the selection to the fixed location, the transceiver receiving back from the fixed location geographic location data of the fixed location in response, the processor causing directions to the fixed location to be displayed in response to the geographic location data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A fixed location comprising:
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means for receiving telephone calls; and means for, in response to the telephone calls, providing automatic prompts including at least one prompt to select to have a GPS navigation code representing latitude and longitude of the fixed location downloaded over a telephony network to a calling telephone.
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