System for distributing map information and the like
US6738711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/096775
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A map and other information distribution system for distributing map information and information other than map information is disclosed. The map and other information distribution system comprises an information center including a database storing map information and information other than map information, and a transmitter for transmitting at least said map information under a fee-based navigation contract concluded beforehand, and a mobile navigation system including a location detector for detecting the present location of a mobile unit, a receiver for receiving at least the map information from the information center under the fee-based navigation contract concluded beforehand, and a controller for displaying the map information around the present location of the mobile unit on a display device.
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