METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRAFFIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH MAP REQUESTS

摘要

A method and apparatus for enabling users who request a map of a specified route to invoke a data session to see images of the key markers and a video session to see live views of key points along the route are disclosed. If traffic appears congested, the subscriber can request an alternative route from the network along with image and video sessions to verify the traffic conditions of the alternative route.

主权项

1. A method for providing a recommended route in a communication network, comprising:
receiving, by a processor, a request from a subscriber device for establishing an application session via the communication network, where the application session is for forwarding the recommended route; and providing, by the processor, the recommended route to the subscriber device, where the recommended route comprises a key point representing a location along the recommended route where a live video of the location is available for viewing, wherein the providing comprises:
receiving a source location and a destination location from the subscriber device; anddetermining the recommended route that traverses between the source location and the destination location.