A Waypoint Services Navigational System (WSNS) is disclosed comprising a
mobile unit connected to a server and to a database by the Internet. The
WSNS uses omnipresent digital cellular links or any other form of radio
frequency communications for transmission of information by a registered
services provider to a traveler with a WSNS mobile unit. Using WSNS, the
registered service provider announces its presence along with specific
services/products to a traveler with a WSNS mobile unit within a
predefined geographic radius. This information may be viewed via a
conventional mobile computer, a personal digital assistant screen, or
through a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping longitude/latitude
device. The WSNS mobile unit may be portable or mounted in a vehicle in a
convenient location. Specific directions to a selected services provider
are provided based upon the proximity positioning information at that
moment in-time when the information is requested. Advertising specials,
competitive services/products, entertainment, or emergency services may
all be broadcast, and the user may choose from menus for the nature of
services desired. Information may be provided regarding "upcoming"
service providers through a combination of user geographical location,
user directional data, and overlay maps showing registered businesses.
Products or services may be ordered through a WSNS online order system
for placing credit-or account backed purchases using the WSNS combination
of locational information and business registration. WSNS service may
also be provided through conventional internet-only communications,
downloadable into a GPS-attached mobile computer to alleviate the need
for a cellular link to the car.