Abstract: The manager or host of the computer generating mapping method compiles and stores a list of most of the landmarks within the geographic area within which the deliveries are to be made. The new user is prompted to choose from the stored list all of the landmarks with which he is familiar and knows how to reach. This set of user known landmarks is stored in association with the particular user. When a delivery by the user is to be made within the region, a determination is made of the optimum landmark from which the user may proceed to the destination, and a map is generated only from the landmark to the destination. The basic assumption is that the user knows the starting landmark and how to reach it.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a tool is presented for automatically generating a database in a Web Services environment. A database is identified. A Web Services Description Language (WSDL) document associated with a Web Services is identified. The elements of the WSDL document are examined to determine the data types associated with the Web Service. Based on the data types, a database is automatically generated that is compliant with the WSDL document and the Web Service.

Abstract: A system and method for OS control of application access to audio hardware provides means for a user to specify in a control panel applications from which sounds will be played through audio hardware. Selections of applications are made, and modifications to the selections are stored as configuration data, including volume level, balance level, and other audio settings for each application selected. Applications request to output data. Audio device drivers installed in operating system adhere to application list request and only output sounds from applications enabled by the user. A user need not modify individual application settings or turn off system sounds to implement the present invention. One interface controls application access to sound hardware in the present invention.