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Method and system for providing expanded access to navigational services

US8498807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateOct 14, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/485
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An approach is provided for retrieving mapping information of a premise for use by a mobile device upon the mobile device reaching the premise. A prompt is generated for presentation by the mobile device for a destination point within the premise. A determination is made of the position information of the mobile device. Navigation information for guidance to the destination point is generated using the mapping information and the determined position information. Presentation of the navigation information is initiated via the mobile device.

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