USER INTERFACES FOR MAPS ON MOBILE DEVICES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Kevin N. Eugene of San Francisco CA (US)

Yekaterina Chanba of Campbell CA (US)

Nathaniel G. Slaughter, Iv of Cupertino CA (US)

William N. Danner of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Sung Eun Park of Santa Clara CA (US)

Philip C. Davis of San Francisco CA (US)

Woo Yung Choi of San Francisco CA (US)

USER INTERFACES FOR MAPS ON MOBILE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240377216 titled 'USER INTERFACES FOR MAPS ON MOBILE DEVICES

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an electronic device that can display a walking radius, locations on a map, navigation directions in different formats, and additional features in specific areas.

Key Features and Innovation:

Displaying a visual indication of a walking radius in a maps application
Showing information on a map, including location indications
Displaying navigation directions in various formats for different modes of transportation
Performing additional features in predetermined areas

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in GPS devices, mobile phones, and other navigation systems to enhance user experience and provide more detailed information while navigating.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for clear and detailed navigation instructions, especially in unfamiliar areas or when using different modes of transportation.

Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved navigation accuracy, enhanced user experience, and increased convenience while traveling.

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications of this technology include integration into mapping and navigation apps, GPS devices, and location-based services to offer users more comprehensive and user-friendly navigation tools.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience while navigating? 2. What are the potential limitations of this technology in terms of accuracy and reliability?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the field of location-based services, mapping technologies, and user interface design that could impact the development and implementation of this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

in some embodiments, an electronic device displays a visual indication of a walking radius while in a maps application. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays information on a map, including indications of locations. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays navigation directions in different formats while navigating using different modes of transportation. in some embodiments, an electronic device performs additional features while the current location of the electronic device is in a predetermined area.