System and method for maintaining an online point-of-interest directory
US7486958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0428
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and method for collecting and maintaining an up-to-date database of points of interests, whereby agents of the points of interests, such as owners or operators of hotels or restaurants, can register their point of interest onto the database by uploading their contact information and physical address. Subsequently, on a periodic basis, the agents of the points of interests may log into the system and update their information, such as operating hours. The collected data is then made accessible to the general public and can be searched through using a variety of search criteria.
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