Method for transmitting map data and map display apparatus and system
US6970786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/106
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A map display apparatus for receiving and displaying map data transmitted from an information center. The map display apparatus includes a reporting device to report data-transmission expenses or data-transmission time required in receiving the map data from the information center; a determining device that allows a user to determine whether to receive the map data from the information center; and a requesting device to request the information center to transmit the map data upon a user's determination of receiving the map data.
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