Method and apparatus for browsing using position information

Details Method and apparatus for browsing using position information Method and apparatus for browsing using position information

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Shah, Sanjiv (Department: 2627)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09414454

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided to allow a user to search and locate information which is accessible over a computer network. Global Positioning System type coordinate information is used as search criteria to locate information on the computer network. The system and method allow the user to locate information related to a particular geographic area. Search criteria, such as an area or point on a geographic map, is entered by the user. Hypertext documents are then located in accordance with the search criteria and position information associated with the hypertext documents.

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