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Abstract

A method and system for annotating machine-generated directions for a route with retain signage and other readily-recognizable landmarks. The coordinates of a selected area of the route are obtained. The selected area of the route can be any portion of the route from an origination point to a destination point. However, the coordinates of turns along the route as well as points along long stretches of road in the route are of particular interest. Once the coordinates of interest are determined, a database is scanned to identify one or more landmarks or establishments within a definable zone about the coordinates. A scoring algorithm may be employed to score the qualifying landmarks and establishments using factors such as distance, orientation and visibility. Alternatively, a radius search may be performed for establishments that lie within a given radius of the user's geocoded location along the travel route, said given radius may be determined by an expansion factor. Means may be employed to limit the number of landmarks or establishments to be annotated. Once the landmarks or establishments are decided upon, driving directions are generated that incorporate one or more of the landmarks or establishments within the zone in the instructions regarding navigation of the route.

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