System and method for providing a descriptor for a location to a recipient

摘要

A method for providing a descriptor of a location to a recipient includes receiving location data of the location from a user and using the location data to identify one or more regions near or including the location. Each region is associated with a descriptor. The recipient's interaction with each of the regions is indicated and it is provided for at least one region to be selected based on the recipient's interaction with the selected region. The descriptor associated with the selected region is provided to the recipient.

主权项

1. A method of providing a descriptor of a location to a recipient, the method comprising:
receiving location data for a location of a user; identifying one or more regions near or including the location using the location data, wherein each region is associated with a descriptor; providing for the user to select one of the one or more regions, the selection indicating a recipient's interaction with the selected region including indicating whether the user has shared with or received from the recipient the descriptor associated with the selected region; and providing the descriptor associated with the selected region to the recipient, wherein at least one of the preceding actions is performed on at least one electronic hardware component.