User defined zone within a map with associated multimedia data

摘要

A method (300) is provided for creating a custom zone in order to an improve the graphical user interface for a user of a mapping application on a mobile device. The method comprising the steps of: requesting (304) creation of the custom zone; establishing a location of the custom zone; defining (306) a boundary for the custom zone; and associating (308) multimedia data with the custom zone for subsequent display to me user (302). A further method is described for displaying the custom zone to the user. A system and computer readable medium configured to implement the method are also described.