Scenario 1a: Mobile search.


Use case:
  1. User opens Mobile Maps application.
  2. User types "Cheap Gas" into the search.
  3. Map is populated with pins.
  4. Pin list is a filtered list of cheapest gas stations closest to the user.
  5. User selects a station and clicks "Directions To Here".
  6. A route is plotted from the user's current location to the filling station.



Scenario 1b: Direct search.


Use case:
  1. User types "Cheap Gas" into their Google search screen or toolbar.
  2. Below the normal list of results is a widget with stations near the user ordered by price of gas.
  3. Each list item has Google maps pin indicators next to them and the price of regular gas in the header.
  4. In the top right column is a small map indicating Google maps results.
  5. Clicking the map calls a Google maps search for the same keywords.



Scenario 1c: Desktop map search.


Use case:
  1. User types "Cheap Gas" into their Google maps application.
  2. A list of results is returned of nearby filling stations.
  3. The list is ordered by lowest price and each listing shows the price of regular gas in the heading.
  4. Each station is indicated on the map with pins that correspond to the letter of the station listing.
  5. Additional settings allow the user to choose the type of gas and refine their search.