System and method for locating points of interest
AssigneeGo2 Systems, Inc.
InventorsS. Lee Hancock, Peter H. Dana
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for defining grid and proprietary addresses of selected locations within a geographical area is described, characterized in that the grid addresses are defined in relation to a grid and can be easily converted to global coordinates defined in relation to a known global referencing system, and the proprietary addresses are unique to the geographical area.
Claims54
A locational information system capable of being used to locate a location, said locational information system comprising:
- a repository capable of storing said location;
- a receiver capable of receiving a request including a locational address from a user, wherein a search of said repository indicates that said locational address is within said location;
- and
- a transmitter capable of transmitting said location to emergency personnel;
- wherein said locational address is defined based on a latitude/longitude.
The locational information system of claim 19, wherein said location is a physical structure.
A method of providing locational information services capable of being used to locate a location, said method comprising:
- storing said location in a repository;
- receiving a request including a locational address from a user;
- searching said repository based on said locational address;
- determining that said locational address is within said location;
- and
- transmitting said location to emergency personnel;
- wherein said locational address is defined based on a latitude/longitude.
A locational information system capable of being used to provide a location, said locational information system comprising:
- a repository capable of receiving and storing said location;
- a receiver capable of receiving a request including a locational address, wherein a search of said repository acquires said location;
- and
- a transmitter capable of transmitting said location to a user;
- wherein said locational address is defined based on a latitude/longitude.
A method of providing a location, said method comprising:
- storing said location in a repository;
- receiving a request including a locational address;
- searching said repository based on said locational address;
- acquiring said location;
- and
- transmitting said location to a user;
- wherein said locational address is defined based on a latitude/longitude.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.