Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Applications of a database – Location
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Ehichioya, Fred I (Department: 2156)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Applications of a database
Location
Reexamination Certificate
active
07970807
ABSTRACT:
A method in a computer device for use in displaying a map is described. The computer device includes a memory for storing a mapping application and a user interface having a display. A selection of a hypertext link object in an electronic file or message is received through the user interface. The hypertext link object is associated with a uniform resource locator (URL) string comprising a server address and location data corresponding to a location. In response to receiving the selection of the hypertext link object, a mapping function of the mapping application is invoked via a URL hook instead of displaying a map of the location based on map data received in response to a request to a server identified by the server address. The mapping function is invoked for rendering, in the display, a map of the location based on alternative map data received in response to a request to a mapping server. Advantageously, processing of the received hypertext link mapping indicator is handled differently depending on the type of device or whether a predetermined mapping application is installed in the device, so that optimal mapping functionality is provided for different device environments.
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Boudreau Jesse Joseph
Dicke Ronald Anthony
Ehichioya Fred I
Oskorep, Esq. John J.
Research In Motion Limited
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