Methods, devices, and computer program products for exchanging interactive map information

摘要

Map information is exchanged between communication devices. A map of a geographical area is received. The map includes embedded interactive links that graphically represent points of interest within the geographical area. An embedded interactive link that graphically represents at least one point of interest is highlighted within the map. Responsive to selection of another embedded interactive link within the map that graphically represents another point of interest within the geographical area, the other embedded link within the map is highlighted. The map is transmitted, with the other embedded interactive link that graphically represents the other point of interest highlighted.

主权项

1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor of a first communication device, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
receiving, from a network, map information originating from a second communication device, the map information representing graphically a map of a geographical area with first highlighting, corresponding to a first embedded interactive link representing a first point of interest on the map, and third highlighting, corresponding to a first route; modifying the map information to generate a modified map information that includes second highlighting corresponding to a second embedded interactive link representing a second point of interest on the map; visually distinguishing in a graphical representation the modified map information from the map information by:
removing, from the map information, the first highlighting and the third highlighting while the first route remains displayed; anddisplaying the second highlighting of the modified map information; and transmitting, to the second communication device, information regarding the graphical representation that visually distinguishes the modified map information from the map information.