Patent ID: 8346762
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for forming a map-based media item, said method comprising: (a) receiving a request for a map-based media item pertaining to mapping a route from a start location to a destination location; (b) obtaining map information based on a determined route from the start location to the destination location, the map information including text directions and at least one map image; (c) causing the text directions to be converted into voice directions; and (d) forming the map-based media item using at least the voice directions and the at least one map image, wherein the map information includes a plurality of map images, wherein, within the map-based media item, the map images are synchronized with the corresponding portions of the voice directions such that, when the map-based media item is presented, the map images are presented synchronized with the presentation of the corresponding portions of the voice directions, and wherein the map-based media item is a podcast that includes an electronic file that interrelates the map images and synchronized audio, the synchronized audio providing the voice directions.