Information mapping approaches
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- storing, in a database communicatively coupled to a data network, a point of interest associated with a first location on a geographical map, and information identifying a manager of the point of interest;
receiving map location information associated with the point of interest;
causing to be displayed, based on the map location information, a portion of the geographical map that includes the point of interest, on a computer display associated with the manager;
receiving, from a computer associated with the manager and coupled to the database over the data network, location data that indicates a second location, specified by the manager on the portion of the geographical map, of the point of interest;
wherein the second location is different than the first location;
updating, in the database, based on the second location, coordinate data associated with the first location of the point of interest.
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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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1. A method, comprising:
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storing, in a database communicatively coupled to a data network, a point of interest associated with a first location on a geographical map, and information identifying a manager of the point of interest; receiving map location information associated with the point of interest; causing to be displayed, based on the map location information, a portion of the geographical map that includes the point of interest, on a computer display associated with the manager; receiving, from a computer associated with the manager and coupled to the database over the data network, location data that indicates a second location, specified by the manager on the portion of the geographical map, of the point of interest; wherein the second location is different than the first location; updating, in the database, based on the second location, coordinate data associated with the first location of the point of interest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. One or more com uter-readable media storing instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause:
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storing, in a database communicatively coupled to a data network, a point of interest associated with first location on a geographical map, and information identifying a manager of the point of interest; receiving map location information associated with the point of interest; causing to be displayed, based on the map location information, a portion of the geographical map that includes the point of interest, on a computer display associated with the manager; receiving, from a computer associated with the manager and coupled to the database over the data network, location data that indicates a second location, specified by the manager on the point of the geographical map, of the point of interest; wherein the second location is different than the first location; updating, in the database, based on the second location, coordinate data associated with the first location of the point of interest. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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