Patent ID: 7263438
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
1. A method for storing and sending navigation information comprising the steps of: retrieving a map based on a request from a user; defining at least one map feature associated with the map; dividing the map feature into segments; defining a route associated with the map; determining which segments of the map feature are associated with the route, and defining said determined segments as first route segments; storing said first route segments first in a sequence before storing other non-route segments; receiving selection information related to an order in which the navigation information is requested for delivery; the order having a first parcel of requested information; wherein the first parcel of requested information is selected from the group consisting essentially of: information related to a starting point, information related to a destination point, and information related to a route; sending the navigation information to the user starting with the first parcel of requested information.