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US 8,913,832 B2Granted
Method and device for interacting with a map
AssigneeCore Wireless Licensing S.a.r.l.
InventorGao Yipu
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an electronic device that comprises a display and a method for such an electronic device. The method includes displaying a map that illustrates a plurality of streets and establishments that are situated on the streets. The method also includes receiving a character input in a character input area of the display and a gesture input outside the character input area of the display. One or more establishments associated with the character input is displayed on the map.
Claims20
A method for an electronic device comprising a display, the method comprising:
- displaying a map illustrating a plurality of streets and establishments situated on the streets;
- receiving a prolonged input at an area on the map;
- in response to receiving the prolonged input, displaying a character input area comprising a plurality of discrete areas approximate to the area and overlying the map;
- receiving a character input in a character input area of the display;
- receiving a gesture input outside the character input area of the display, wherein the establishments are displayed prior to receiving the character input or the gesture input;
- displaying on the map one or more establishments associated with the character input;
- and
- removing from the map one or more establishments not associated with the character input.
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An electronic device comprising:
- a display configured to display a character input area comprising a plurality of discrete areas;
- a user input for entering characters via the character input area;
- and
- a processor configured to:
- display a map illustrating a plurality of streets and establishments situated on the streets;
- receive a prolonged input at an area on the map;
- in response to receiving the prolonged input, display the character input area approximate to the area and overlying the map;
- receive a character input in the character input area;
- receive a gesture input outside the character input area, wherein the establishments are displayed prior to receiving the character input or the gesture input;
- display on the map one or more establishments associated with the character input;
- and
- remove from the map one or more establishments not associated with the character input.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.