摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, system and apparatus for providing information related to a location or geographic region. <P>SOLUTION: When a string is entered into an application program, the string is analyzed to determine whether the string relates to one or more locations or geographic regions. If the string relates to a location or geographic region, the string is associated with additional information related to the location or geographic region. A list of actions may be provided, wherein each action allows for the selection of the additional information. In one embodiment, a geographical map, telephone area codes or time conversion information may be selected and displayed. In other embodiments, currency conversions related to a specific country may be selected and displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI</p> |