Patent ID: 7162362
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: G09B,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A system for provisioning electronic field guides comprising: a portable computing device having: a visual display; an end user input interface; and a memory; a stationary computer having: a visual display; an end user input interface; and a memory; means for interconnecting said stationary computer and said portable computing device; said stationary computer being operable to: present a map with defined geographic regions; associate multiple data items with said defined geographic regions, wherein said multiple data items are selected from the group of plants, animals, insects, marine life, rocks, and minerals; respond to the selection of one or more of said geographic regions by said end user, by: said portable computing device being operable to: respond to the selection of one of said downloaded multiple data items by displaying or playing said corresponding multimedia data file on said portable computing device.