Map-based guide system and method

A method for preparing a map-based guide, the method comprising:

• receiving a request for the map-based guide from a source, the map-based guide providing a route through a predefined area;
• determining a location associated with the request;
• determining a level associated with remuneration if the source has provided remuneration, the route through the predefined area being a function of the level associated with the remuneration;
• and
• transmitting the map-based guide.

A computer program product comprising:

• a signal bearing medium bearing
• one or more instructions for receiving a request for the map-based guide,
• one or more instructions for determining a location associated with the request,
• one or more instructions for preparing a route in accordance with the location associated with the request and in accordance with at least one of a profit-motive or a goodwill factor, and
• one or more instructions for transmitting the map-based guide.

A computer system comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to the processor;
• a receiver coupled to the processor;
• and
• a map-based guide module coupled to the receiver and the memory, the map-based guide module including
• a data store configurable to hold data related to routes through a predefined area, and
• a route determination module coupled to the data store, the route determination module configurable to determine a route through the predefined area based on an identifier received by the receiver, the identifier determinative of a number and type of locations to include with a route to include in a map-based guide through the predefined area.