Abstract: Systems and methods for creating, viewing, and/or sharing points on a map and related information, such as distance data. In some embodiments, the system may comprise a plurality of client devices having cameras or other viewers. The system may be configured to plot a point on a map, in some cases including terrain details, and may depict various additional details, such as distances to related objects, to the user of the client device and/or other users in the system. In some embodiments, the accuracy of the various points and/or distances may be improved using error compensation methods.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for creating an electronic description of a geographic site. The apparatus, system, and method beneficially facilitate rapid capture, digitization, and creation of the electronic descriptions, which are advantageously smaller in storage size and widely distributed among users. The apparatus for creating an electronic description of a geographic site includes an electronic drafting program, a digitization module, and a capture module. The electronic drafting program is configured to import an image file, the image file comprising a plurality of image elements, and to electronically trace at least one of the image elements, which creates a tracing element. The digitization module is configured to associate definition data with the image element. The definition data is descriptive of the image element. Subsequently, the capture module stores at least the tracing element and corresponding definition data in a capture file.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and methods for allowing any two users each on H.323 compliant systems to conduct calls, specifically video conference calls, in the presence of one or more network address translator (NAT) devices that separates users on an internal private IP network from users on an external public network. The video conference calls according the system and methods of the invention may be performed with Internet directory assistance. Additionally, the video conference calls may be performed through a dual NAT system configuration wherein two users, each on separate private networks, communicate through their respective NAT systems via an external public network.