On-line navigational system
OwnerBruce Smithinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to computer-based navigational systems wherein a user is able to navigate through a series of hierarchically arranged map images using navigational means such as embedded hyperlink hotspots. Through the navigational system a user is also able to acquire, (on-line, through an intranet, or through the use of a computer program), specific information such as directions, services and activities respecting any location of interest throughout the world.
Claims19
A computer based communications system for navigating through a hierarchical series of map images comprising:
- a graphical user interface to display said map images, each map image having embedded navigational means associated with subsets of said map images;
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- means to activate said navigational means to display selected ones of said subsets of map images.
A computer based communications system for navigating through a hierarchical series of map images wherein said navigational means are hyperlink hotspots.
A method of navigating through a hierarchical series of map images via a computer based communications system comprising:
- displaying said map images on a graphical interface, said map images having embedded navigational means, said navigational means being associated with subsets of said map images;
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- displaying selected ones of said subsets of map images by activating the navigational means associated with a desired subset.
A system for generating location specific information for navigation by a user on a computer-based communications network comprising:
- a server for storing look up tables including location specific information;
- means for selectively accessing said look up tables;
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- means to display said location specific information in response to a request by said user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.