| 摘要 |
An apparatus, method and system for generating a map using a global positioning system ( 100 ). According to one embodiment, the present invention is a mapping apparatus capable of automatically loading the most relevant local map data to a handheld mapping device ( 112 ) as needed. The mapping apparatus comprises a handheld mapping device ( 112 ) incorporating a wide area base database ( 158 ) and a local area detail database ( 160 ). The apparatus further comprises a mobile docking station ( 114 ) incorporating a wide area detail database ( 172 ) and software operable to update the local area detail database ( 160 ).
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