Patent ID: 8451114
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: G06Q,G08G,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: (a) displaying, using a wireless communication device, a first image associated with a first brand, and a second image associated with a second brand; (b) receiving, from a user of the device, an indication of a selection of the first image, and an indication of a selection of the second image; (c) identifying a first location of the device independently of any location-specifying user input to the device; (d) wirelessly communicating, using the device, first data, the first data comprising information relating to the first location of the device; (e) wirelessly receiving, using the device, second data; (f) displaying, using the device, a first map image that is based at least in part on the second data, wherein the first map image describes a first area overlapping with a location in proximity to the location of the device; and wherein the first map image comprises a first indication of a location of a first brand access site at which a first branded entity having the first brand is accessible; wherein the first indication is located at a first position on the first map image corresponding to the location of the first brand access site; wherein the first map image further comprises a second indication of a location of a second brand access site at which a second branded entity having the second brand is accessible; and wherein the second indication is located at a second position on the first map image corresponding to the location of the second brand access site.