Personalized Map Routes

Abstract

A method and implementing computer system are provided which collects annotation information from users of a mapping site, associates the annotation with particular segments of a travel route, scores the annotations and constantly adjusts the scores of the annotations in determining preferred travel routes. When a user requests a route, the relationship between requestor and annotation provider is considered, and the requestor is provided with the highest-ranked annotations in accordance with the requestor's personal preferences for driving directions. The user can request updates to the annotations if their scoring changes after the route is provided. Current weather conditions and continuous weather condition updates are also provided at predetermined intervals for selected routes of travel.

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