Validating map data corrections

A method for use in the validation of a correction, by a navigation device user, to map data for a geographic location, the method comprising:

• generating a user request for transmission from a processing resource to a navigation device, wherein the user request is a request for assistance from the navigation device user in the validation of the correction;
• transmitting the generated user request to the navigation device;
• controlling the navigation device to present the user request to a user of the navigation device;
• capturing a user response to said presented user request;
• and
• transmitting the user response to said processing resource.

A method for use in the validation of a correction, by a navigation device user, to map data for a geographic location, the method comprising:

• generating a user request for transmission from a processing resource to a navigation device, wherein the user request is a request for assistance from the navigation device user in the validation of the correction;
• transmitting the generated user request to the navigation device for presentation of the user request to a user of the navigation device;
• and
• receiving from a navigation device a user response to a presented user request.

A method for use in the validation of a correction, by a navigation device user, to map data for a geographic location, the method comprising:

• receiving, at a navigation device, a user request transmitted from a processing resource, wherein the user request is a request for assistance from the navigation device user in the validation of the correction;
• controlling the navigation device to present the user request to a user of the device;
• capturing a user response to said presented request;
• and
• transmitting said user response to said processing resource.

A processing resource configured for use in a system for use in the validation of a correction, by a navigation device user, to map data for a geographic location, the system comprising a navigation device that includes a receiver for receiving user requests transmitted from the processing resource, a user request module configured to present a received user request to the navigation device user, a user response module for capturing a user response to said presented user request, and a transmitter for transmitting said captured user response to said processing resource;

• the processing resource comprising:
• a user request generator that is configured to generate a user request for transmission to the navigation device, wherein the user request is a request for assistance from the navigation device user in the validation of the correction;
• a transmitter for transmitting the generated user request to the navigation device;
• and
• a receiver for receiving the user response from said navigation device.

A navigation device configured for use in a system for use in the validation of a correction, by a navigation device user, to map data for a geographic location, the system comprising a processing resource that includes a user request generator that is configured to generate a user request for transmission to the navigation device, a transmitter for transmitting the generated user request to the navigation device, and a receiver for receiving from said navigation device a user response to a user request presented to a user of said navigation device;

• the navigation device comprising:
• a receiver for receiving the user request transmitted from the processing resource, wherein the user request is a request for assistance from the navigation device user in the validation of the correction;
• a user request module configured to present said received user request to a user of the navigation device;
• a user response module for capturing the user response to said presented user request, and
• a transmitter for transmitting said captured user response to said processing resource.