Abstract: A map information distribution system carries out a search based on search criteria that is input from a first terminal device, outputs predetermined map information for displaying search results to the first terminal device, causes the first terminal device to display a map based on the map information for displaying search results, and distributes predetermined map information for distribution in response to a distribution request. This map information distribution system includes a discrimination information outputting unit that outputs discrimination information to the first terminal device, and causes the first terminal device to display a discrimination indication based on the discrimination information before the map information for distribution is distributed.

Abstract: A map information distribution system carries out a search based on search criteria that is input from a first terminal device, outputs predetermined map information for displaying search results to the first terminal device, causes the first terminal device to display a map based on the map information for displaying search results, and distributes predetermined map information for distribution in response to a distribution request. This map information distribution system includes a discrimination information outputting unit that outputs discrimination information to the first terminal device, and causes the first terminal device to display a discrimination indication based on the discrimination information before the map information for distribution is distributed.

Abstract: A setting for formation of a network is facilitated for wireless data communications. When forming a network by Bluetooth, in a mobile phone serving as a master, a display screen for apparatus selection is displayed, so that a user can select an apparatus to be connected to the network. When the user selects an apparatus, the screen is shifted to a display screen for function selection so that a connection state can be set for each function.

Abstract: An information provision system provided with a terminal unit and a relay unit, wherein the relay unit has an information holding function unit for holding fixed basic information and individual user customizable additional information, the terminal unit has an additional command transmitting function unit for transmitting information addition commands, and the relay unit is provided with an information processing function unit for obtaining additional information corresponding to the received information addition command and combining it with the basic information and transmits the combined processed information to the terminal unit, a terminal unit and relay unit forming part of that system, and an image display customizing system.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to facilitate necessary setting for formation of a network for wireless data communications. When forming a network by Bluetooth, in a mobile phone serving as the master, a display screen for apparatus selection is displayed, so that a user can select an apparatus to be connected to the network. When the user selects an apparatus, the screen is shifted to a display screen for function selection so that a connection state can be set for each function.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to facilitate the convenience of users by making provisions so that the selection of data and an application program to be activated can be automatically made by just loading a recording medium. When a memory card is loaded into a receiving compartment of an automotive information processing apparatus, recorded information such as music or images is selected based on such data as a playback log, and played back in accordance with a predetermined ordering criterion, for example, in order of date/time of recording, date/time of use, frequency of use, etc. The application program used to play back the information is also activated automatically.

Abstract: A regular menu item arrangement is made available to a user by providing a hierarchy menu including a layer from which an object is selected and a layer from which a predicate is selected, leading to an improvement in operability. The layer of the object menu and layer of the predicate menu may be respectively made higher and lower in a hierarchy, or vice versa. Both of the menus may be switched.