Methods and apparatus for providing map locations in user applications using URL strings
US9723438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/92
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for use in a wireless communication device for displaying a map are described. The device receives via a user interface a selection of a hypertext link object in an electronic file or message. The object is associated with a URL string which includes a server address and location data corresponding to a location. When a mapping application is installed in the device, the device executes the mapping application for rendering a map of the location in response to receiving the selection of the object. When the mapping application is not installed in the device, the device executes a web browser of the device for receiving and displaying a map image of the location in response to receiving the selection of the object.
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