Interactive wallpaper weather map

Details Interactive wallpaper weather map Interactive wallpaper weather map

2005-11-16

2008-12-02

Tweel, Jr., John A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C345S619000, C715S766000

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07460021

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for providing a desktop wallpaper map on a user's PC desktop to provide an indication of weather conditions. The map displays weather information such as local, regional or national radar, satellite map, five day forecast, current conditions, etc. In a passive mode, the map is displayed in the background on a user's desktop. In an interactive mode, the map is preferably moved up to the foreground and additional weather data is provided, which may be customized by the user. The user may pan, zoom and change locations via controls that are provided on the desktop. A control icon is provided to toggle the map to and from passive and interactive modes.

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