May 24, 2007
Google To Bring Local To Mobile Device
Google has filed a patent that outlines similar features to Google Local on a mobile device.
The UI and design (pictures available) show maps with pushpins that open up more information about the business when you press the corresponding number of the result (like clicking the pushpin on Google Local).
Some minor modifications would exist to accommodate the smaller screens in mobile devices such as possibly using circles instead of pushpins, representational markers signifying mroe results may exist off screen, etc.
Directions would be provided automatically in GPS-enabled devices and a click to talk feature would be available.







