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System for distributing map information and the like

US6738711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2001
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

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  • 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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