Patent ID: 8280404
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: G01C,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: detecting, by a mobile device, a direction in which at least one defined portion of the mobile device is pointed in space, and a geographic location of the mobile device; comparing the detected direction and geographic location of the mobile device to a desired physical destination previously specified by a user of the mobile device; if the detected direction and geographic location of the mobile device are consistent with the desired physical destination, outputting at least one indication that the direction and geographic location are consistent with the desired physical destination, the at least one indication comprising one or more of a vibration, a flashing light, and an alarm sound; detecting, by the mobile device, an altitude and angle of elevation of the mobile device in space relative to a reference plane; comparing the detected altitude and angle of elevation of the mobile device in space to the desired physical destination of the mobile device; and if the detected altitude and angle of elevation of the mobile device is consistent with the desired physical destination, providing the user with the at least one indication that the detected altitude and angle of elevation of the mobile device are consistent with the desired physical destination.