18418594. Integration Of Web And Media Snippets Into Map Applications simplified abstract (Google LLC)

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Integration Of Web And Media Snippets Into Map Applications

Organization Name

Google LLC

Inventor(s)

Victor Carbune of Zurich (CH)

Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)

Integration Of Web And Media Snippets Into Map Applications - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418594 titled 'Integration Of Web And Media Snippets Into Map Applications

Simplified Explanation

The technology described in the abstract involves integrating web content into a map application by sending a query from the map application and receiving relevant snippets of web content in response, which are then formatted and displayed in the map application.

  • Query sent from map application
  • Relevant web content snippets received in response
  • Snippets include media or textual content
  • Content formatted for display in map application

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various map applications to provide users with additional information related to their queries, such as reviews, photos, or news articles.

Problems Solved

This technology helps users access relevant web content without leaving the map application, improving user experience and efficiency.

Benefits

- Enhanced user experience - Access to additional information - Improved efficiency in accessing web content

Potential Commercial Applications

"Integrating Web Content into Map Applications: Enhancing User Experience and Efficiency"

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the integration of third-party APIs into map applications to provide additional information to users.

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology determine the relevance of the web content snippets to the query?

The abstract does not provide details on the specific algorithm or method used to identify relevant web content snippets in response to the query.

What types of media content can be included in the snippets displayed in the map application?

The abstract mentions that the snippets can include a portion of media content, but it does not specify the types of media content that can be displayed.


Original Abstract Submitted

The technology relates to integrating web content into a map application. A query is sent from the map application. At least one snippet of web content identified as relevant to the query is received in response to the query, the at least one snippet of content including a portion of media or textual content from a source on the web. The portion of media or textual content is formatted for display in the map application and output for display in the map application.