Communications: electrical – Vehicle position indication – Map display
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Swarthout, Brent A. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Vehicle position indication
Map display
C340S995190, C701S209000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10378980
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.
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Petilli Stephen
Sheha Angie
Sheha Michael A.
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Networks In Motion, Inc.
Swarthout Brent A.
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