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Geographic location referencing system and method

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  • US 6,339,744 B1
  • Filed: 01/09/2001
  • Issued: 01/15/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of locating one or more first points of interest, said method comprising the steps of:

  • storing information relating to a plurality of second points of interest, said plurality of second points of interest including said first points of interest;

    associating with each of said plurality of second points of interest a first locational address;

    receiving a request from a user for said one or more first points of interest, said request including a second locational address;

    selecting one or more of said one or more first points of interest based on proximity of said second locational address to each said first locational address; and

    providing to said user a list of said one or more first points of interest selected according to said selecting step;

    wherein said user places said request using a portable phone.

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