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/*! 
 * Timemap.js Copyright 2008 Nick Rabinowitz.
 * Licensed under the MIT License (see LICENSE.txt)
 */

/**
 * @overview
 * Timemap.js is intended to sync a SIMILE Timeline with a Google Map.
 * Dependencies: Google Maps API v2, SIMILE Timeline v1.2 - 2.3.1
 * Thanks to Jorn Clausen (http://www.oe-files.de) for initial concept and code. 
 *
 * @name timemap.js
 * @author Nick Rabinowitz (www.nickrabinowitz.com)
 * @version 1.6pre
 */

// globals - for JSLint
/*global GBrowserIsCompatible, GLargeMapControl, GMap2, GIcon       */ 
/*global GMapTypeControl, GDownloadUrl, GGroundOverlay              */
/*global GMarker, GPolygon, GPolyline, GSize, G_DEFAULT_ICON        */
/*global G_HYBRID_MAP, G_MOON_VISIBLE_MAP, G_SKY_VISIBLE_MAP        */

(function(){

// borrowing some space-saving devices from jquery
var 
  // Will speed up references to window, and allows munging its name.
  window = this,
  // Will speed up references to undefined, and allows munging its name.
  undefined,
    // aliases for Timeline objects
    Timeline = window.Timeline, DateTime = Timeline.DateTime, 
    // aliases for Google variables (anything that gets used more than once)
    G_DEFAULT_MAP_TYPES = window.G_DEFAULT_MAP_TYPES, 
    G_NORMAL_MAP = window.G_NORMAL_MAP, 
    G_PHYSICAL_MAP = window.G_PHYSICAL_MAP, 
    G_SATELLITE_MAP = window.G_SATELLITE_MAP, 
    GLatLng = window.GLatLng, 
    GLatLngBounds = window.GLatLngBounds, 
    GEvent = window.GEvent,
    // Google icon path
    GIP = "http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/ms/icons/",
    // aliases for class names, allowing munging
    TimeMap, TimeMapDataset, TimeMapTheme, TimeMapItem;

/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * TimeMap Class
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
 
/**
 * @class
 * The TimeMap object holds references to timeline, map, and datasets.
 * This will create the visible map, but not the timeline, which must be initialized separately.
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {element} tElement     The timeline element.
 * @param {element} mElement     The map element.
 * @param {Object} [options]       A container for optional arguments:<pre>
 *   {Boolean} syncBands            Whether to synchronize all bands in timeline
 *   {GLatLng} mapCenter            Point for map center
 *   {Number} mapZoom               Intial map zoom level
 *   {GMapType/String} mapType      The maptype for the map
 *   {Array} mapTypes               The set of maptypes available for the map
 *   {Function/String} mapFilter    How to hide/show map items depending on timeline state;
                                    options: "hidePastFuture", "showMomentOnly", or function
 *   {Boolean} showMapTypeCtrl      Whether to display the map type control
 *   {Boolean} showMapCtrl          Whether to show map navigation control
 *   {Boolean} centerMapOnItems     Whether to center and zoom the map based on loaded item positions
 *   {Function} openInfoWindow      Function redefining how info window opens
 *   {Function} closeInfoWindow     Function redefining how info window closes
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMap = function(tElement, mElement, options) {
    
    // save DOM elements
    /**
     * Map element
     * @type DOM Element
     */
    this.mElement = mElement;
    /**
     * Timeline element
     * @type DOM Element
     */
    this.tElement = tElement;
    
    /** 
     * Map of datasets 
     * @type Object 
     */
    this.datasets = {};
    /**
     * Filter chains for this timemap 
     * @type Object
     */
    this.chains = {};
    /** 
     * Bounds of the map 
     * @type GLatLngBounds
     */
    this.mapBounds = new GLatLngBounds();
    
    // set defaults for options
    var defaults = {
        mapCenter:          new GLatLng(0,0),
        mapZoom:            0,
        mapType:            G_PHYSICAL_MAP,
        mapTypes:           [G_NORMAL_MAP, G_SATELLITE_MAP, G_PHYSICAL_MAP],
        showMapTypeCtrl:    true,
        showMapCtrl:        true,
        syncBands:          true,
        mapFilter:          'hidePastFuture',
        centerOnItems:      true,
        theme:              'red'
    };
    
    /** 
     * Container for optional settings passed in the "options" parameter
     * @type Object
     */
    this.opts = options = util.merge(options, defaults);
    
    // only these options will cascade to datasets and items
    options.mergeOnly = ['mergeOnly', 'theme', 'eventIconPath', 'openInfoWindow', 
                         'closeInfoWindow', 'noPlacemarkLoad', 'noEventLoad']
    
    // allow map types to be specified by key
    options.mapType = util.lookup(options.mapType, TimeMap.mapTypes);
    // allow map filters to be specified by key
    options.mapFilter = util.lookup(options.mapFilter, TimeMap.filters);
    // allow theme options to be specified in options
    options.theme = TimeMapTheme.create(options.theme, options);
    
    // initialize map
    this.initMap();
};

/**
 * Initialize the map.
 */
TimeMap.prototype.initMap = function() {
    var options = this.opts, map, i;
    if (GBrowserIsCompatible()) {
    
        /** 
         * The associated GMap object 
         * @type GMap2
         */
        this.map = map = new GMap2(this.mElement);
        
        // set controls
        if (options.showMapCtrl) {
            map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
        }
        if (options.showMapTypeCtrl) {
            map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());
        }
        
        // drop all existing types
        for (i=G_DEFAULT_MAP_TYPES.length-1; i>0; i--) {
            map.removeMapType(G_DEFAULT_MAP_TYPES[i]);
        }
        // you can't remove the last maptype, so add a new one first
        map.addMapType(options.mapTypes[0]);
        map.removeMapType(G_DEFAULT_MAP_TYPES[0]);
        // add the rest of the new types
        for (i=1; i<options.mapTypes.length; i++) {
            map.addMapType(options.mapTypes[i]);
        }
        // set basic parameters
        map.enableDoubleClickZoom();
        map.enableScrollWheelZoom();
        map.enableContinuousZoom();
        // initialize map center and zoom
        map.setCenter(options.mapCenter, options.mapZoom);
        // must be called after setCenter, for reasons unclear
        map.setMapType(options.mapType);
    }
};

/**
 * Current library version.
 * @type String
 */
TimeMap.version = "1.6pre";

/**
 * @name TimeMap.util
 * @namespace
 * Namespace for TimeMap utility functions.
 */
var util = TimeMap.util = {};

/**
 * Intializes a TimeMap.
 *
 * <p>This is an attempt to create a general initialization script that will
 * work in most cases. If you need a more complex initialization, write your
 * own script instead of using this one.</p>
 *
 * <p>The idea here is to throw all of the standard intialization settings into
 * a large object and then pass it to the TimeMap.init() function. The full
 * data format is outlined below, but if you leave elements off the script 
 * will use default settings instead.</p>
 *
 * <p>Call TimeMap.init() inside of an onLoad() function (or a jQuery 
 * $.(document).ready() function, or whatever you prefer). See the examples 
 * for usage.</p>
 *
 * @param {Object} config   Full set of configuration options.
 *                          See examples/timemapinit_usage.js for format.
 * @return {TimeMap}        The initialized TimeMap object, for future reference
 */
TimeMap.init = function(config) {
    
    // check required elements
    var err = "TimeMap.init: No id for ";
    if (!('mapId' in config) || !config.mapId) {
        throw err + "map";
    }
    if (!('timelineId' in config) || !config.timelineId) {
        throw err + "timeline";
    }
    
    // set defaults
    var defaults = {
        options:        {},
        datasets:       [],
        bands:          false,
        bandInfo:       false,
        bandIntervals:  "wk",
        scrollTo:       "earliest"
    };
    // merge options and defaults
    config = util.merge(config, defaults);

    if (!config.bandInfo && !config.bands) {
        // allow intervals to be specified by key
        var intervals = util.lookup(config.bandIntervals, TimeMap.intervals);
        // make default band info
        config.bandInfo = [
        {
                width:          "80%", 
                intervalUnit:   intervals[0], 
                intervalPixels: 70
            },
            {
                width:          "20%", 
                intervalUnit:   intervals[1], 
                intervalPixels: 100,
                showEventText:  false,
                overview:       true,
                trackHeight:    0.4,
                trackGap:       0.2
            }
        ];
    }
    
    // create the TimeMap object
    var tm = new TimeMap(
      document.getElementById(config.timelineId), 
    document.getElementById(config.mapId),
    config.options);
    
    // create the dataset objects
    var datasets = [], x, ds, dsOptions, topOptions, dsId;
    for (x=0; x < config.datasets.length; x++) {
        ds = config.datasets[x];
        // put top-level data into options
        topOptions = {
            title: ds.title,
            theme: ds.theme,
            dateParser: ds.dateParser
        };
        dsOptions = util.merge(ds.options, topOptions);
        dsId = ds.id || "ds" + x;
        datasets[x] = tm.createDataset(dsId, dsOptions);
        if (x > 0) {
            // set all to the same eventSource
            datasets[x].eventSource = datasets[0].eventSource;
        }
    }
    // add a pointer to the eventSource in the TimeMap
    tm.eventSource = datasets[0].eventSource;
    
    // set up timeline bands
    var bands = [];
    // ensure there's at least an empty eventSource
    var eventSource = (datasets[0] && datasets[0].eventSource) || new Timeline.DefaultEventSource();
    // check for pre-initialized bands (manually created with Timeline.createBandInfo())
    if (config.bands) {
        bands = config.bands;
        // substitute dataset event source
        for (x=0; x < bands.length; x++) {
            // assume that these have been set up like "normal" Timeline bands:
            // with an empty event source if events are desired, and null otherwise
            if (bands[x].eventSource !== null) {
                bands[x].eventSource = eventSource;
            }
        }
    }
    // otherwise, make bands from band info
    else {
        for (x=0; x < config.bandInfo.length; x++) {
            var bandInfo = config.bandInfo[x];
            // if eventSource is explicitly set to null or false, ignore
            if (!(('eventSource' in bandInfo) && !bandInfo.eventSource)) {
                bandInfo.eventSource = eventSource;
            }
            else {
                bandInfo.eventSource = null;
            }
            bands[x] = Timeline.createBandInfo(bandInfo);
            if (x > 0 && util.TimelineVersion() == "1.2") {
                // set all to the same layout
                bands[x].eventPainter.setLayout(bands[0].eventPainter.getLayout()); 
            }
        }
    }
    // initialize timeline
    tm.initTimeline(bands);
    
    // initialize load manager
    var loadManager = TimeMap.loadManager;
    loadManager.init(tm, config.datasets.length, config);
    
    // load data!
    for (x=0; x < config.datasets.length; x++) {
        (function(x) { // deal with closure issues
            var data = config.datasets[x], options, type, callback, loaderClass, loader;
            // support some older syntax
            options = data.data || data.options || {};
            type = data.type || options.type;
            callback = function() { loadManager.increment(); };
            // get loader class
            loaderClass = (typeof(type) == 'string') ? TimeMap.loaders[type] : type;
            // load with appropriate loader
            loader = new loaderClass(options);
            loader.load(datasets[x], callback);
        })(x);
    }
    // return timemap object for later manipulation
    return tm;
};

// for backwards compatibility
var timemapInit = TimeMap.init;

/**
 * @class Static singleton for managing multiple asynchronous loads
 */
TimeMap.loadManager = new function() {
    
    /**
     * Initialize (or reset) the load manager
     *
     * @param {TimeMap} tm          TimeMap instance
     * @param {int} target     Number of datasets we're loading
     * @param {Object} options      Container for optional settings:<pre>
     *   {Function} dataLoadedFunction      Custom function replacing default completion function;
     *                                      should take one parameter, the TimeMap object
     *   {String/Date} scrollTo             Where to scroll the timeline when load is complete
     *                                      Options: "earliest", "latest", "now", date string, Date
     *   {Function} dataDisplayedFunction   Custom function to fire once data is loaded and displayed;
     *                                      should take one parameter, the TimeMap object
     * </pre>
     */
    this.init = function(tm, target, config) {
        this.count = 0;
        this.tm = tm;
        this.target = target;
        this.opts = config || {};
    };
    
    /**
     * Increment the count of loaded datasets
     */
    this.increment = function() {
        this.count++;
        if (this.count >= this.target) {
            this.complete();
        }
    };
    
    /**
     * Function to fire when all loads are complete. 
     * Default behavior is to scroll to a given date (if provided) and
     * layout the timeline.
     */
    this.complete = function() {
        var tm = this.tm;
        // custom function including timeline scrolling and layout
        var func = this.opts.dataLoadedFunction;
        if (func) {
            func(tm);
        } else {
            var d = new Date();
            var eventSource = this.tm.eventSource;
            var scrollTo = this.opts.scrollTo;
            // make sure there are events to scroll to
            if (scrollTo && eventSource.getCount() > 0) {
                switch (scrollTo) {
                    case "now":
                        break;
                    case "earliest":
                        d = eventSource.getEarliestDate();
                        break;
                    case "latest":
                        d = eventSource.getLatestDate();
                        break;
                    default:
                        // assume it's a date, try to parse
                        if (typeof(scrollTo) == 'string') {
                            scrollTo = TimeMapDataset.hybridParser(scrollTo);
                        }
                        // either the parse worked, or it was a date to begin with
                        if (scrollTo.constructor == Date) {
                            d = scrollTo;
                        }
                }
                tm.timeline.getBand(0).setCenterVisibleDate(d);
            }
            tm.timeline.layout();
            // custom function to be called when data is loaded
            func = this.opts.dataDisplayedFunction;
            if (func) {
                func(tm);
            }
        }
    };
};

/**
 * @namespace
 * Namespace for different data loader functions.
 * New loaders should add their factories or constructors to this object; loader
 * functions are passed an object with parameters in TimeMap.init().
 */
TimeMap.loaders = {};

/**
 * @class
 * Basic loader class, for pre-loaded data. 
 * Other types of loaders should take the same parameter.
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {Object} options          All options for the loader:<pre>
 *   {Array} data                       Array of items to load
 *   {Function} preloadFunction         Function to call on data before loading
 *   {Function} transformFunction       Function to call on individual items before loading
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMap.loaders.basic = function(options) {
    // get standard functions and document
    TimeMap.loaders.mixin(this, options);
    /**
     * Function to call on data object before loading
     * @name TimeMap.loaders.basic#preload
     * @function
     * @parameter {Object} data     Data to preload
     * @return {Object[]} data      Array of item data
     */
     
    /**
     * Function to call on a single item data object before loading
     * @name TimeMap.loaders.basic#transform
     * @function
     * @parameter {Object} data     Data to transform
     * @return {Object} data        Transformed data for one item
     */
    
    /**
     * Array of item data to load.
     * @type Object[]
     */
    this.data = options.items || 
        // allow "value" for backwards compatibility
        options.value || [];
};

/**
 * New loaders should implement a load function with the same parameters.
 *
 * @param {TimeMapDataset} dataset  Dataset to load data into
 * @param {Function} callback       Function to call once data is loaded
 */
TimeMap.loaders.basic.prototype.load = function(dataset, callback) {
    // preload
    var items = this.preload(this.data);
    // load
    dataset.loadItems(items, this.transform);
    // run callback
    callback();
};

/**
 * @class
 * Generic class for loading remote data with a custom parser function
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {Object} options          All options for the loader:<pre>
 *   {Array} url                        URL of file to load (NB: must be local address)
 *   {Function} parserFunction          Parser function to turn a string into a JavaScript array
 *   {Function} preloadFunction         Function to call on data before loading
 *   {Function} transformFunction       Function to call on individual items before loading
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMap.loaders.remote = function(options) {
    // get standard functions and document
    TimeMap.loaders.mixin(this, options);
    /**
     * Parser function to turn a string into a JavaScript array
     * @name TimeMap.loaders.remote#parse
     * @function
     * @parameter {String} s    String to parse
     * @return {Array} data     Array of item data
     */
     
    /**
     * Function to call on data object before loading
     * @name TimeMap.loaders.remote#preload
     * @function
     * @parameter {Object} data     Data to preload
     * @return {Object[]} data      Array of item data
     */
     
    /**
     * Function to call on a single item data object before loading
     * @name TimeMap.loaders.remote#transform
     * @function
     * @parameter {Object} data     Data to transform
     * @return {Object} data        Transformed data for one item
     */
    
    /**
     * URL to load
     * @type String
     */
    this.url = options.url;
};

/**
 * Remote load function.
 *
 * @param {TimeMapDataset} dataset  Dataset to load data into
 * @param {Function} callback       Function to call once data is loaded
 */
TimeMap.loaders.remote.prototype.load = function(dataset, callback) {
    var loader = this;
    
    // XXX: It would be nice to save the callback function here,
    // and be able to cancel it (or cancel all) if needed
    
    // get items
    GDownloadUrl(this.url, function(result) {
        // parse
        var items = loader.parse(result);
        // load
        items = loader.preload(items);
        dataset.loadItems(items, loader.transform);
        // callback
        callback();
    });
};

/**
 * Save a few lines of code by adding standard functions
 *
 * @param {Function} loader         Loader to add functions to
 * @param {Object} options          Options for the loader:<pre>
 *   {Function} parserFunction          Parser function to turn data into JavaScript array
 *   {Function} preloadFunction         Function to call on data before loading
 *   {Function} transformFunction       Function to call on individual items before loading
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMap.loaders.mixin = function(loader, options) {
    // set preload and transform functions
    var dummy = function(data) { return data; };
    loader.parse = options.parserFunction || dummy;
    loader.preload = options.preloadFunction || dummy;
    loader.transform = options.transformFunction || dummy;
};

/**
 * Create an empty dataset object and add it to the timemap
 *
 * @param {String} id           The id of the dataset
 * @param {Object} options      A container for optional arguments for dataset constructor
 * @return {TimeMapDataset}     The new dataset object    
 */
TimeMap.prototype.createDataset = function(id, options) {
    var dataset = new TimeMapDataset(this, options);
    this.datasets[id] = dataset;
    // add event listener
    if (this.opts.centerOnItems) {
        var map = this.map, bounds = this.mapBounds;
        GEvent.addListener(dataset, 'itemsloaded', function() {
            // determine the center and zoom level from the bounds
            map.setCenter(
                bounds.getCenter(),
                map.getBoundsZoomLevel(bounds)
            );
        });
    }
    return dataset;
};

/**
 * Run a function on each dataset in the timemap. This is the preferred
 * iteration method, as it allows for future iterator options.
 *
 * @param {Function} f    The function to run, taking one dataset as an argument
 */
TimeMap.prototype.each = function(f) {
    for (var id in this.datasets) {
        if (this.datasets.hasOwnProperty(id)) {
            f(this.datasets[id]);
        }
    }
};

/**
 * Run a function on each item in each dataset in the timemap.
 *
 * @param {Function} f    The function to run, taking one item as an argument
 */
TimeMap.prototype.eachItem = function(f) {
    this.each(function(ds) {
        ds.each(function(item) {
            f(item);
        });
    });
};

/**
 * Get all items from all datasets.
 *
 * @return {TimeMapItem[]}  Array of all items
 */
TimeMap.prototype.getItems = function(index) {
    var items = [];
    this.eachItem(function(item) {
        items.push(item);
    });
    return items;
};

/**
 * Initialize the timeline - this must happen separately to allow full control of 
 * timeline properties.
 *
 * @param {BandInfo Array} bands    Array of band information objects for timeline
 */
TimeMap.prototype.initTimeline = function(bands) {
    
    // synchronize & highlight timeline bands
    for (var x=1; x < bands.length; x++) {
        if (this.opts.syncBands) {
            bands[x].syncWith = (x-1);
        }
        bands[x].highlight = true;
    }
    
    /** 
     * The associated timeline object 
     * @type Timeline 
     */
    this.timeline = Timeline.create(this.tElement, bands);
    
    // set event listeners
    var tm = this;
    // update map on timeline scroll
    this.timeline.getBand(0).addOnScrollListener(function() {
        tm.filter("map");
    });

    // hijack timeline popup window to open info window
    var painter = this.timeline.getBand(0).getEventPainter().constructor;
    painter.prototype._showBubble = function(x, y, evt) {
        evt.item.openInfoWindow();
    };
    
    // filter chain for map placemarks
    this.addFilterChain("map", 
        function(item) {
            item.showPlacemark();
        },
        function(item) {
            item.hidePlacemark();
        }
    );
    
    // filter: hide when item is hidden
    this.addFilter("map", function(item) {
        return item.visible;
    });
    // filter: hide when dataset is hidden
    this.addFilter("map", function(item) {
        return item.dataset.visible;
    });
    
    // filter: hide map items depending on timeline state
    this.addFilter("map", this.opts.mapFilter);
    
    // filter chain for timeline events
    this.addFilterChain("timeline", 
        // on
        function(item) {
            item.showEvent();
        },
        // off
        function(item) {
            item.hideEvent();
        },
        // pre
        null,
        // post
        function(tm) {
            tm.eventSource._events._index();
            tm.timeline.layout();
        }
    );
    
    // filter: hide when item is hidden
    this.addFilter("timeline", function(item) {
        return item.visible;
    });
    // filter: hide when dataset is hidden
    this.addFilter("timeline", function(item) {
        return item.dataset.visible;
    });
    
    // add callback for window resize
    var resizeTimerID = null;
    var oTimeline = this.timeline;
    window.onresize = function() {
        if (resizeTimerID === null) {
            resizeTimerID = window.setTimeout(function() {
                resizeTimerID = null;
                oTimeline.layout();
            }, 500);
        }
    };
};

/**
 * Update items, hiding or showing according to filters
 *
 * @param {String} fid      Filter chain to update on
 */
TimeMap.prototype.filter = function(fid) {
    var filterChain = this.chains[fid], chain;
    // if no filters exist, forget it
    if (!filterChain) {
        return;
    }
    chain = filterChain.chain;
    if (!chain || chain.length === 0) {
        return;
    }
    // pre-filter function
    if (filterChain.pre) {
        filterChain.pre(this);
    }
    // run items through filter
    this.each(function(ds) {
        ds.each(function(item) {
            var done = false;
            F_LOOP: while (!done) { 
                for (var i = chain.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
                    if (!chain[i](item)) {
                        // false condition
                        filterChain.off(item);
                        break F_LOOP;
                    }
                }
                // true condition
                filterChain.on(item);
                done = true;
            }
        });
    });
    // post-filter function
    if (filterChain.post) {
        filterChain.post(this);
    }
};

/**
 * Add a new filter chain
 *
 * @param {String} fid      Id of the filter chain
 * @param {Function} fon    Function to run on an item if filter is true
 * @param {Function} foff   Function to run on an item if filter is false
 * @param {Function} [pre]  Function to run before the filter runs
 * @param {Function} [post] Function to run after the filter runs
 */
TimeMap.prototype.addFilterChain = function(fid, fon, foff, pre, post) {
    this.chains[fid] = {
        chain:[],
        on: fon,
        off: foff,
        pre: pre,
        post: post
    };
};

/**
 * Remove a filter chain
 *
 * @param {String} fid      Id of the filter chain
 */
TimeMap.prototype.removeFilterChain = function(fid) {
    this.chains[fid] = null;
};

/**
 * Add a function to a filter chain
 *
 * @param {String} fid      Id of the filter chain
 * @param {Function} f      Function to add
 */
TimeMap.prototype.addFilter = function(fid, f) {
    var filterChain = this.chains[fid];
    if (filterChain && filterChain.chain) {
        filterChain.chain.push(f);
    }
};

/**
 * Remove a function from a filter chain
 *
 * @param {String} fid      Id of the filter chain
 * @param {Function} [f]    The function to remove
 */
TimeMap.prototype.removeFilter = function(fid, f) {
    var filterChain = this.chains[fid];
    if (filterChain && filterChain.chain) {
        var chain = filterChain.chain;
        if (!f) {
            // just remove the last filter added
            chain.pop();
        }
        else {
            // look for the specific filter to remove
            for(var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++){
          if(chain[i] == f){
            chain.splice(i, 1);
          }
        }
        }
    }
};

/**
 * @namespace
 * Namespace for different filter functions. Adding new filters to this
 * object allows them to be specified by string name.
 */
TimeMap.filters = {};

/**
 * Static filter function: Hide items not in the visible area of the timeline.
 *
 * @param {TimeMapItem} item    Item to test for filter
 * @return {Boolean}            Whether to show the item
 */
TimeMap.filters.hidePastFuture = function(item) {
    var topband = item.dataset.timemap.timeline.getBand(0),
        maxVisibleDate = topband.getMaxVisibleDate().getTime(),
        minVisibleDate = topband.getMinVisibleDate().getTime();
    if (item.event) {
        var itemStart = item.event.getStart().getTime(),
            itemEnd = item.event.getEnd().getTime();
        // hide items in the future
        if (itemStart > maxVisibleDate) {
            return false;
        } 
        // hide items in the past
        else if (itemEnd < minVisibleDate || 
            (item.event.isInstant() && itemStart < minVisibleDate)) {
            return false;
        }
    }
    return true;
};

/**
 * Static filter function: Hide items not present at the exact
 * center date of the timeline (will only work for duration events).
 *
 * @param {TimeMapItem} item    Item to test for filter
 * @return {Boolean}            Whether to show the item
 */
TimeMap.filters.showMomentOnly = function(item) {
    var topband = item.dataset.timemap.timeline.getBand(0),
        momentDate = topband.getCenterVisibleDate().getTime();
    if (item.event) {
        var itemStart = item.event.getStart().getTime(),
            itemEnd = item.event.getEnd().getTime();
        // hide items in the future
        if (itemStart > momentDate) {
            return false;
        } 
        // hide items in the past
        else if (itemEnd < momentDate || 
            (item.event.isInstant() && itemStart < momentDate)) {
            return false;
        }
    }
    return true;
};

/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * TimeMapDataset Class
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/**
 * @class 
 * The TimeMapDataset object holds an array of items and dataset-level
 * options and settings, including visual themes.
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {TimeMap} timemap         Reference to the timemap object
 * @param {Object} [options]        Object holding optional arguments:<pre>
 *   {String} id                        Key for this dataset in the datasets map
 *   {String} title                     Title of the dataset (for the legend)
 *   {String or theme object} theme     Theme settings.
 *   {String or Function} dateParser    Function to replace default date parser.
 *   {Function} openInfoWindow          Function redefining how info window opens
 *   {Function} closeInfoWindow         Function redefining how info window closes
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMapDataset = function(timemap, options) {

    /** 
     * Reference to parent TimeMap
     * @type TimeMap
     */
    this.timemap = timemap;
    /** 
     * EventSource for timeline events
     * @type Timeline.EventSource
     */
    this.eventSource = new Timeline.DefaultEventSource();
    /** 
     * Array of child TimeMapItems
     * @type Array
     */
    this.items = [];
    /** 
     * Whether the dataset is visible
     * @type Boolean
     */
    this.visible = true;
    
    // set defaults for options
    var defaults = {
        title:          'Untitled',
        dateParser:     TimeMapDataset.hybridParser
    };
        
    /** 
     * Container for optional settings passed in the "options" parameter
     * @type Object
     */
    this.opts = options = util.merge(options, defaults, timemap.opts);
    
    // allow date parser to be specified by key
    options.dateParser = util.lookup(options.dateParser, TimeMap.dateParsers);
    // allow theme options to be specified in options
    options.theme = TimeMapTheme.create(options.theme, options);
    
    /**
     * Return an array of this dataset's items
     *
     * @param {int} [index]     Index of single item to return
     * @return {TimeMapItem[]}  Single item, or array of all items if no index was supplied
     */
    this.getItems = function(index) {
        if (index !== undefined) {
            if (index < this.items.length) {
                return this.items[index];
            }
            else {
                return null;
            }
        }
        return this.items;
    };
    
    /**
     * Return the title of the dataset
     * 
     * @return {String}     Dataset title
     */
    this.getTitle = function() { return this.opts.title; };
};

/**
 * Better Timeline Gregorian parser... shouldn't be necessary :(.
 * Gregorian dates are years with "BC" or "AD"
 *
 * @param {String} s    String to parse into a Date object
 * @return {Date}       Parsed date or null
 */
TimeMapDataset.gregorianParser = function(s) {
    if (!s) {
        return null;
    } else if (s instanceof Date) {
        return s;
    }
    // look for BC
    var bc = Boolean(s.match(/b\.?c\.?/i));
    // parse - parseInt will stop at non-number characters
    var year = parseInt(s, 10);
    // look for success
    if (!isNaN(year)) {
        // deal with BC
        if (bc) {
            year = 1 - year;
        }
        // make Date and return
        var d = new Date(0);
        d.setUTCFullYear(year);
        return d;
    }
    else {
        return null;
    }
};

/**
 * Parse date strings with a series of date parser functions, until one works. 
 * In order:
 * <ol>
 *  <li>Date.parse() (so Date.js should work here, if it works with Timeline...)</li>
 *  <li>Gregorian parser</li>
 *  <li>The Timeline ISO 8601 parser</li>
 * </ol>
 *
 * @param {String} s    String to parse into a Date object
 * @return {Date}       Parsed date or null
 */
TimeMapDataset.hybridParser = function(s) {
    // try native date parse
    var d = new Date(Date.parse(s));
    if (isNaN(d)) {
        if (typeof(s) == "string") {
            // look for Gregorian dates
            if (s.match(/^-?\d{1,6} ?(a\.?d\.?|b\.?c\.?e?\.?|c\.?e\.?)?$/i)) {
                d = TimeMapDataset.gregorianParser(s);
            }
            // try ISO 8601 parse
            else {
                try {
                    d = DateTime.parseIso8601DateTime(s);
                } catch(e) {
                    d = null;
                }
            }
        }
        else {
            return null;
        }
    }
    // d should be a date or null
    return d;
};

/**
 * Run a function on each item in the dataset. This is the preferred
 * iteration method, as it allows for future iterator options.
 *
 * @param {Function} f    The function to run
 */
TimeMapDataset.prototype.each = function(f) {
    for (var x=0; x < this.items.length; x++) {
        f(this.items[x]);
    }
};

/**
 * Add an array of items to the map and timeline. 
 * Each item has both a timeline event and a map placemark.
 *
 * @param {Object} data             Data to be loaded. See loadItem() for the format.
 * @param {Function} [transform]    If data is not in the above format, transformation function to make it so
 * @see TimeMapDataset#loadItem
 */
TimeMapDataset.prototype.loadItems = function(data, transform) {
    for (var x=0; x < data.length; x++) {
        this.loadItem(data[x], transform);
    }
    GEvent.trigger(this, 'itemsloaded');
};

/**
 * Add one item to map and timeline. 
 * Each item has both a timeline event and a map placemark.
 *
 * @param {Object} data         Data to be loaded, in the following format: <pre>
 *      {String} title              Title of the item (visible on timeline)
 *      {DateTime} start            Start time of the event on the timeline
 *      {DateTime} end              End time of the event on the timeline (duration events only)
 *      {Object} point              Data for a single-point placemark: 
 *          {Float} lat                 Latitude of map marker
 *          {Float} lon                 Longitude of map marker
 *      {Array of points} polyline  Data for a polyline placemark, in format above
 *      {Array of points} polygon   Data for a polygon placemark, in format above
 *      {Object} overlay            Data for a ground overlay:
 *          {String} image              URL of image to overlay
 *          {Float} north               Northern latitude of the overlay
 *          {Float} south               Southern latitude of the overlay
 *          {Float} east                Eastern longitude of the overlay
 *          {Float} west                Western longitude of the overlay
 *      {Object} options            Optional arguments to be passed to the TimeMapItem (@see TimeMapItem)
 * </pre>
 * @param {Function} [transform]    If data is not in the above format, transformation function to make it so
 * @return {TimeMapItem}            The created item (for convenience, as it's already been added)
 * @see TimeMapItem
 */
TimeMapDataset.prototype.loadItem = function(data, transform) {

    // apply transformation, if any
    if (transform !== undefined) {
        data = transform(data);
    }
    // transform functions can return a null value to skip a datum in the set
    if (!data) {
        return;
    }
    
    // set defaults for options
    options = util.merge(data.options, this.opts);
    // allow theme options to be specified in options
    var theme = options.theme = TimeMapTheme.create(options.theme, options);
    
    // create timeline event
    var parser = this.opts.dateParser, start = data.start, end = data.end, instant;
    start = start ? parser(start) : null;
    end = end ? parser(end) : null;
    instant = !end;
    var eventIcon = theme.eventIcon,
        title = data.title,
        // allow event-less placemarks - these will be always present on map
        event = null;
    if (start !== null) { 
        var eventClass = Timeline.DefaultEventSource.Event;
        if (util.TimelineVersion() == "1.2") {
            // attributes by parameter
            event = new eventClass(start, end, null, null,
                instant, title, null, null, null, eventIcon, theme.eventColor, 
                theme.eventTextColor);
        } else {
            var textColor = theme.eventTextColor;
            if (!textColor) {
                // tweak to show old-style events
                textColor = (theme.classicTape && !instant) ? '#FFFFFF' : '#000000';
            }
            // attributes in object
            event = new eventClass({
                start: start,
                end: end,
                instant: instant,
                text: title,
                icon: eventIcon,
                color: theme.eventColor,
                textColor: textColor
            });
        }
    }
    
    // set the icon, if any, outside the closure
    var markerIcon = theme.icon,
        tm = this.timemap,
        bounds = tm.mapBounds;
    
    // internal function: create map placemark
    // takes a data object (could be full data, could be just placemark)
    // returns an object with {placemark, type, point}
    var createPlacemark = function(pdata) {
        var placemark = null, type = "", point = null;
        // point placemark
        if (pdata.point) {
            var lat = pdata.point.lat, lon = pdata.point.lon;
            if (lat === undefined || lon === undefined) {
                // give up
                return null;
            }
            point = new GLatLng(
                parseFloat(pdata.point.lat), 
                parseFloat(pdata.point.lon)
            );
            // add point to visible map bounds
            if (tm.opts.centerOnItems) {
                bounds.extend(point);
            }
            // create marker
            placemark = new GMarker(point, {
                icon: markerIcon,
                title: pdata.title
            });
            type = "marker";
            point = placemark.getLatLng();
        }
        // polyline and polygon placemarks
        else if (pdata.polyline || pdata.polygon) {
            var points = [], line;
            if (pdata.polyline) {
                line = pdata.polyline;
            } else {
                line = pdata.polygon;
            }
            if (line && line.length) {
                for (var x=0; x<line.length; x++) {
                    point = new GLatLng(
                        parseFloat(line[x].lat), 
                        parseFloat(line[x].lon)
                    );
                    points.push(point);
                    // add point to visible map bounds
                    if (tm.opts.centerOnItems) {
                        bounds.extend(point);
                    }
                }
                if ("polyline" in pdata) {
                    placemark = new GPolyline(points, 
                                              theme.lineColor, 
                                              theme.lineWeight,
                                              theme.lineOpacity);
                    type = "polyline";
                    point = placemark.getVertex(Math.floor(placemark.getVertexCount()/2));
                } else {
                    placemark = new GPolygon(points, 
                                             theme.polygonLineColor, 
                                             theme.polygonLineWeight,
                                             theme.polygonLineOpacity,
                                             theme.fillColor,
                                             theme.fillOpacity);
                    type = "polygon";
                    point = placemark.getBounds().getCenter();
                }
            }
        } 
        // ground overlay placemark
        else if ("overlay" in pdata) {
            var sw = new GLatLng(
                parseFloat(pdata.overlay.south), 
                parseFloat(pdata.overlay.west)
            );
            var ne = new GLatLng(
                parseFloat(pdata.overlay.north), 
                parseFloat(pdata.overlay.east)
            );
            // add to visible bounds
            if (tm.opts.centerOnItems) {
                bounds.extend(sw);
                bounds.extend(ne);
            }
            // create overlay
            var overlayBounds = new GLatLngBounds(sw, ne);
            placemark = new GGroundOverlay(pdata.overlay.image, overlayBounds);
            type = "overlay";
            point = overlayBounds.getCenter();
        }
        return {
            "placemark": placemark,
            "type": type,
            "point": point
        };
    };
    
    // create placemark or placemarks
    var placemark = [], pdataArr = [], pdata = null, type = "", point = null, i;
    // array of placemark objects
    if ("placemarks" in data) {
        pdataArr = data.placemarks;
    } else {
        // we have one or more single placemarks
        var types = ["point", "polyline", "polygon", "overlay"];
        for (i=0; i<types.length; i++) {
            if (types[i] in data) {
                // put in title (only used for markers)
                pdata = {title: title};
                pdata[types[i]] = data[types[i]];
                pdataArr.push(pdata);
            }
        }
    }
    if (pdataArr) {
        for (i=0; i<pdataArr.length; i++) {
            // create the placemark
            var p = createPlacemark(pdataArr[i]);
            // check that the placemark was valid
            if (p && p.placemark) {
                // take the first point and type as a default
                point = point || p.point;
                type = type || p.type;
                placemark.push(p.placemark);
            }
        }
    }
    // override type for arrays
    if (placemark.length > 1) {
        type = "array";
    }
    
    options.title = title;
    options.type = type;
    // check for custom infoPoint and convert to GLatLng
    if (options.infoPoint) {
        options.infoPoint = new GLatLng(
            parseFloat(options.infoPoint.lat), 
            parseFloat(options.infoPoint.lon)
        );
    } else {
        options.infoPoint = point;
    }
    
    // create item and cross-references
    var item = new TimeMapItem(placemark, event, this, options);
    // add event if it exists
    if (event !== null) {
        event.item = item;
        // allow for custom event loading
        if (!this.opts.noEventLoad) {
            // add event to timeline
            this.eventSource.add(event);
        }
    }
    // add placemark(s) if any exist
    if (placemark.length > 0) {
        for (i=0; i<placemark.length; i++) {
            placemark[i].item = item;
            // add listener to make placemark open when event is clicked
            GEvent.addListener(placemark[i], "click", function() {
                item.openInfoWindow();
            });
            // allow for custom placemark loading
            if (!this.opts.noPlacemarkLoad) {
                // add placemark to map
                tm.map.addOverlay(placemark[i]);
            }
            // hide placemarks until the next refresh
            placemark[i].hide();
        }
    }
    // add the item to the dataset
    this.items.push(item);
    // return the item object
    return item;
};

/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * TimeMapTheme Class
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/**
 * @class 
 * Predefined visual themes for datasets, defining colors and images for
 * map markers and timeline events.
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {Object} [options]        A container for optional arguments:<pre>
 *      {GIcon} icon                    Icon for marker placemarks
 *      {String} color                  Default color in hex for events, polylines, polygons
 *      {String} lineColor              Color for polylines, defaults to options.color
 *      {String} polygonLineColor       Color for polygon outlines, defaults to lineColor
 *      {Number} lineOpacity            Opacity for polylines
 *      {Number} polgonLineOpacity      Opacity for polygon outlines, defaults to options.lineOpacity
 *      {Number} lineWeight             Line weight in pixels for polylines
 *      {Number} polygonLineWeight      Line weight for polygon outlines, defaults to options.lineWeight
 *      {String} fillColor              Color for polygon fill, defaults to options.color
 *      {String} fillOpacity            Opacity for polygon fill
 *      {String} eventColor             Background color for duration events
 *      {String} eventIconPath          Path to instant event icon directory
 *      {String} eventIconImage         Filename of instant event icon image
 *      {URL} eventIcon                 URL for instant event icons (overrides path + image)
 *      {Boolean} classicTape           Whether to use the "classic" style timeline event tape
 *                                      (NB: this needs additional css to work - see examples/artists.html)
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMapTheme = function(options) {

    // work out various defaults - the default theme is Google's reddish color
    var defaults = {
        color:          "#FE766A",
        lineOpacity:    1,
        lineWeight:     2,
        fillOpacity:    0.25,
        eventTextColor: null,
        eventIconPath:  "timemap/images/",
        eventIconImage: "red-circle.png",
        classicTape:    false,
        iconImage:      GIP + "red-dot.png"
    };
    
    // merge defaults with options
    var settings = util.merge(options, defaults);
    
    // kill mergeOnly if necessary
    delete settings.mergeOnly;
    
    // make default map icon if not supplied
    if (!settings.icon) {
        // make new red icon
        var markerIcon = new GIcon(G_DEFAULT_ICON);
        markerIcon.image = settings.iconImage;
        markerIcon.iconSize = new GSize(32, 32);
        markerIcon.shadow = GIP + "msmarker.shadow.png";
        markerIcon.shadowSize = new GSize(59, 32);
        markerIcon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(16, 33);
        markerIcon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(18, 3);
        settings.icon = markerIcon;
    } 
    
    // cascade some settings as defaults
    defaults = {
        lineColor:          settings.color,
        polygonLineColor:   settings.color,
        polgonLineOpacity:  settings.lineOpacity,
        polygonLineWeight:  settings.lineWeight,
        fillColor:          settings.color,
        eventColor:         settings.color,
        eventIcon:          settings.eventIconPath + settings.eventIconImage
    };
    settings = util.merge(settings, defaults);
    
    // return configured options as theme
    return settings;
};

/**
 * Create a theme, based on an optional new or pre-set theme
 *
 * @param {TimeMapTheme} [theme]    Existing theme to clone
 * @param {Object} [options]        Container for optional arguments - @see TimeMapTheme()
 * @return {TimeMapTheme}           Configured theme
 */
TimeMapTheme.create = function(theme, options) {
    // test for string matches and missing themes
    if (theme) {
        theme = TimeMap.util.lookup(theme, TimeMap.themes);
    } else {
        return new TimeMapTheme(options);
    }
    
    // see if we need to clone - guessing fewer keys in options
    var clone = false, key;
    for (key in options) {
        if (theme.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
            clone = {};
            break;
        }
    }
    // clone if necessary
    if (clone) {
        for (key in theme) {
            if (theme.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
                clone[key] = options[key] || theme[key];
            }
        }
        // fix event icon path, allowing full image path in options
        clone.eventIcon = options.eventIcon || 
            clone.eventIconPath + clone.eventIconImage;
        return clone;
    }
    else {
        return theme;
    }
};


/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * TimeMapItem Class
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/**
 * @class
 * The TimeMapItem object holds references to one or more map placemarks and 
 * an associated timeline event.
 *
 * @constructor
 * @param {placemark} placemark     Placemark or array of placemarks (GMarker, GPolyline, etc)
 * @param {Event} event             The timeline event
 * @param {TimeMapDataset} dataset  Reference to the parent dataset object
 * @param {Object} [options]        A container for optional arguments:<pre>
 *   {String} title                     Title of the item
 *   {String} description               Plain-text description of the item
 *   {String} type                      Type of map placemark used (marker. polyline, polygon)
 *   {GLatLng} infoPoint                Point indicating the center of this item
 *   {String} infoHtml                  Full HTML for the info window
 *   {String} infoUrl                   URL from which to retrieve full HTML for the info window
 *   {Function} openInfoWindow          Function redefining how info window opens
 *   {Function} closeInfoWindow         Function redefining how info window closes
 *   {String/TimeMapTheme} theme        Theme applying to this item, overriding dataset theme
 * </pre>
 */
TimeMapItem = function(placemark, event, dataset, options) {

    /**
     * This item's timeline event
     * @type Timeline.Event
     */
    this.event = event;
    
    /**
     * This item's parent dataset
     * @type TimeMapDataset
     */
    this.dataset = dataset;
    
    /**
     * The timemap's map object
     * @type GMap2
     */
    this.map = dataset.timemap.map;
    
    // initialize placemark(s) with some type juggling
    if (placemark && util.isArray(placemark) && placemark.length === 0) {
        placemark = null;
    }
    if (placemark && placemark.length == 1) {
        placemark = placemark[0];
    }
    /**
     * This item's placemark(s)
     * @type GMarker/GPolyline/GPolygon/GOverlay/Array
     */
    this.placemark = placemark;
    
    // set defaults for options
    var defaults = {
        type: 'none',
        title: 'Untitled',
        description: '',
        infoPoint: null,
        infoHtml: '',
        infoUrl: '',
        closeInfoWindow: TimeMapItem.closeInfoWindowBasic
    };
    this.opts = options = util.merge(options, defaults, dataset.opts);
    
    // select default open function
    if (!options.openInfoWindow) {
        if (options.infoUrl !== "") {
            // load via AJAX if URL is provided
            options.openInfoWindow = TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowAjax;
        } else {
            // otherwise default to basic window
            options.openInfoWindow = TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowBasic;
        }
    }
    
    // getter functions
    
    /**
     * Return the placemark type for this item
     * 
     * @return {String}     Placemark type
     */
    this.getType = function() { return this.opts.type; };
    
    /**
     * Return the title for this item
     * 
     * @return {String}     Item title
     */
    this.getTitle = function() { return this.opts.title; };
    
    /**
     * Return the item's "info point" (the anchor for the map info window)
     * 
     * @return {GLatLng}    Info point
     */
    this.getInfoPoint = function() { 
        // default to map center if placemark not set
        return this.opts.infoPoint || this.map.getCenter(); 
    };
    
    /**
     * Whether the item is visible
     * @type Boolean
     */
    this.visible = true;
    
    /**
     * Whether the item's placemark is visible
     * @type Boolean
     */
    this.placemarkVisible = false;
    
    /**
     * Whether the item's event is visible
     * @type Boolean
     */
    this.eventVisible = true;
    
    /**
     * Open the info window for this item.
     * By default this is the map infoWindow, but you can set custom functions
     * for whatever behavior you want when the event or placemark is clicked
     * @function
     */
    this.openInfoWindow = options.openInfoWindow;
    
    /**
     * Close the info window for this item.
     * By default this is the map infoWindow, but you can set custom functions
     * for whatever behavior you want.
     * @function
     */
    this.closeInfoWindow = options.closeInfoWindow;
};

/** 
 * Show the map placemark(s)
 */
TimeMapItem.prototype.showPlacemark = function() {
    if (this.placemark) {
        if (this.getType() == "array") {
            for (var i=0; i<this.placemark.length; i++) {
                this.placemark[i].show();
            }
        } else {
            this.placemark.show();
        }
        this.placemarkVisible = true;
    }
};

/** 
 * Hide the map placemark(s)
 */
TimeMapItem.prototype.hidePlacemark = function() {
    if (this.placemark) {
        if (this.getType() == "array") {
            for (var i=0; i<this.placemark.length; i++) {
                this.placemark[i].hide();
            }
        } else {
            this.placemark.hide();
        }
        this.placemarkVisible = false;
    }
    this.closeInfoWindow();
};

/** 
 * Show the timeline event.
 * NB: Will likely require calling timeline.layout()
 */
TimeMapItem.prototype.showEvent = function() {
    if (this.event) {
        if (this.eventVisible === false){
            this.dataset.timemap.timeline.getBand(0)
                .getEventSource()._events._events.add(this.event);
        }
        this.eventVisible = true;
    }
};

/** 
 * Hide the timeline event.
 * NB: Will likely require calling timeline.layout(),
 * AND calling eventSource._events._index()  (ugh)
 */
TimeMapItem.prototype.hideEvent = function() {
    if (this.event) {
        if (this.eventVisible){
            this.dataset.timemap.timeline.getBand(0)
                .getEventSource()._events._events.remove(this.event);
        }
        this.eventVisible = false;
    }
};

/**
 * Standard open info window function, using static text in map window
 */
TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowBasic = function() {
    var html = this.opts.infoHtml;
    // create content for info window if none is provided
    if (html === "") {
        html = '<div class="infotitle">' + this.opts.title + '</div>';
        if (this.opts.description !== "") {
            html += '<div class="infodescription">' + this.opts.description + '</div>';
        }
    }
    // scroll timeline if necessary
    if (this.placemark && !this.visible && this.event) {
        var topband = this.dataset.timemap.timeline.getBand(0);
        topband.setCenterVisibleDate(this.event.getStart());
    }
    // open window
    if (this.getType() == "marker") {
        this.placemark.openInfoWindowHtml(html);
    } else {
        this.map.openInfoWindowHtml(this.getInfoPoint(), html);
    }
    // custom functions will need to set this as well
    this.selected = true;
};

/**
 * Open info window function using ajax-loaded text in map window
 */
TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowAjax = function() {
    if (this.opts.infoHtml !== "") { // already loaded - change to static
        this.openInfoWindow = TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowBasic;
        this.openInfoWindow();
    } else { // load content via AJAX
        if (this.opts.infoUrl !== "") {
            var item = this;
            GDownloadUrl(this.opts.infoUrl, function(result) {
                    item.opts.infoHtml = result;
                    item.openInfoWindow();
            });
        } else { // fall back on basic function
            this.openInfoWindow = TimeMapItem.openInfoWindowBasic;
            this.openInfoWindow();
        }
    }
};

/**
 * Standard close window function, using the map window
 */
TimeMapItem.closeInfoWindowBasic = function() {
    if (this.getType() == "marker") {
        this.placemark.closeInfoWindow();
    } else {
        var infoWindow = this.map.getInfoWindow();
        // close info window if its point is the same as this item's point
        if (infoWindow.getPoint() == this.getInfoPoint() && !infoWindow.isHidden()) {
            this.map.closeInfoWindow();
        }
    }
    // custom functions will need to set this as well
    this.selected = false;
};

/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Utility functions
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/**
 * Convenience trim function
 * 
 * @param {String} str      String to trim
 * @return {String}         Trimmed string
 */
TimeMap.util.trim = function(str) {
    str = str && String(str) || '';
    return str.replace(/^\s\s*/, '').replace(/\s\s*$/, '');
};

/**
 * Convenience array tester
 *
 * @param {Object} o        Object to test
 * @return {Boolean}        Whether the object is an array
 */
TimeMap.util.isArray = function(o) {   
    return o && !(o.propertyIsEnumerable('length')) && 
        typeof o === 'object' && typeof o.length === 'number';
};

/**
 * Get XML tag value as a string
 *
 * @param {XML Node} n      Node in which to look for tag
 * @param {String} tag      Name of tag to look for
 * @param {String} [ns]     XML namespace to look in
 * @return {String}         Tag value as string
 */
TimeMap.util.getTagValue = function(n, tag, ns) {
    var str = "";
    var nList = TimeMap.util.getNodeList(n, tag, ns);
    if (nList.length > 0) {
        n = nList[0].firstChild;
        // fix for extra-long nodes
        // see http://code.google.com/p/timemap/issues/detail?id=36
        while(n !== null) {
            str += n.nodeValue;
            n = n.nextSibling;
        }
    }
    return str;
};

/**
 * Empty container for mapping XML namespaces to URLs
 */
TimeMap.util.nsMap = {};

/**
 * Cross-browser implementation of getElementsByTagNameNS.
 * Note: Expects any applicable namespaces to be mapped in
 * TimeMap.util.nsMap. XXX: There may be better ways to do this.
 *
 * @param {XML Node} n      Node in which to look for tag
 * @param {String} tag      Name of tag to look for
 * @param {String} [ns]     XML namespace to look in
 * @return {XML Node List}  List of nodes with the specified tag name
 */
TimeMap.util.getNodeList = function(n, tag, ns) {
    var nsMap = TimeMap.util.nsMap;
    if (ns === undefined) {
        // no namespace
        return n.getElementsByTagName(tag);
    }
    if (n.getElementsByTagNameNS && nsMap[ns]) {
        // function and namespace both exist
        return n.getElementsByTagNameNS(nsMap[ns], tag);
    }
    // no function, try the colon tag name
    return n.getElementsByTagName(ns + ':' + tag);
};

/**
 * Make TimeMap.init()-style points from a GLatLng, array, or string
 *
 * @param {Object} coords       GLatLng, array, or string to convert
 * @param {Boolean} [reversed]  Whether the points are KML-style lon/lat, rather than lat/lon
 * @return {Object}             TimeMap.init()-style point 
 */
TimeMap.util.makePoint = function(coords, reversed) {
    var latlon = null, 
        trim = TimeMap.util.trim;
    // GLatLng
    if (coords.lat && coords.lng) {
        latlon = [coords.lat(), coords.lng()];
    }
    // array of coordinates
    if (TimeMap.util.isArray(coords)) {
        latlon = coords;
    }
    // string
    if (!latlon) {
        // trim extra whitespace
        coords = trim(coords);
        if (coords.indexOf(',') > -1) {
            // split on commas
            latlon = coords.split(",");
        } else {
            // split on whitespace
            latlon = coords.split(/[\r\n\f ]+/);
        }
    }
    // deal with extra coordinates (i.e. KML altitude)
    if (latlon.length > 2) {
        latlon = latlon.slice(0, 2);
    }
    // deal with backwards (i.e. KML-style) coordinates
    if (reversed) {
        latlon.reverse();
    }
    return {
        "lat": trim(latlon[0]),
        "lon": trim(latlon[1])
    };
};

/**
 * Make TimeMap.init()-style polyline/polygons from a whitespace-delimited
 * string of coordinates (such as those in GeoRSS and KML).
 *
 * @param {Object} coords       String to convert
 * @param {Boolean} [reversed]  Whether the points are KML-style lon/lat, rather than lat/lon
 * @return {Object}             Formated coordinate array
 */
TimeMap.util.makePoly = function(coords, reversed) {
    var poly = [], latlon;
    var coordArr = TimeMap.util.trim(coords).split(/[\r\n\f ]+/);
    if (coordArr.length === 0) return [];
    // loop through coordinates
    for (var x=0; x<coordArr.length; x++) {
        latlon = (coordArr[x].indexOf(',') > 0) ?
            // comma-separated coordinates (KML-style lon/lat)
            coordArr[x].split(",") :
            // space-separated coordinates - increment to step by 2s
            [coordArr[x], coordArr[++x]];
        // deal with extra coordinates (i.e. KML altitude)
        if (latlon.length > 2) {
            latlon = latlon.slice(0, 2);
        }
        // deal with backwards (i.e. KML-style) coordinates
        if (reversed) {
            latlon.reverse();
        }
        poly.push({
            "lat": latlon[0],
            "lon": latlon[1]
        });
    }
    return poly;
}

/**
 * Format a date as an ISO 8601 string
 *
 * @param {Date} d          Date to format
 * @param {int} [precision] Precision indicator:<pre>
 *                              3 (default): Show full date and time
 *                              2: Show full date and time, omitting seconds
 *                              1: Show date only
 *</pre>
 * @return {String}         Formatted string
 */
TimeMap.util.formatDate = function(d, precision) {
    // default to high precision
    precision = precision || 3;
    var str = "";
    if (d) {
        // check for date.js support
        if (d.toISOString && precision == 3) {
            return d.toISOString();
        }
        // otherwise, build ISO 8601 string
        var pad = function(num) {
            return ((num < 10) ? "0" : "") + num;
        };
        var yyyy = d.getUTCFullYear(),
            mo = d.getUTCMonth(),
            dd = d.getUTCDate();
        str += yyyy + '-' + pad(mo + 1 ) + '-' + pad(dd);
        // show time if top interval less than a week
        if (precision > 1) {
            var hh = d.getUTCHours(),
                mm = d.getUTCMinutes(),
                ss = d.getUTCSeconds();
            str += 'T' + pad(hh) + ':' + pad(mm);
            // show seconds if the interval is less than a day
            if (precision > 2) {
                str += pad(ss);
            }
            str += 'Z';
        }
    }
    return str;
};

/**
 * Determine the SIMILE Timeline version.
 *
 * @return {String}     At the moment, only "1.2", "2.2.0", or what Timeline provides
 */
TimeMap.util.TimelineVersion = function() {
    // check for Timeline.version support - added in 2.3.0
    if (Timeline.version) {
        return Timeline.version;
    }
    if (Timeline.DurationEventPainter) {
        return "1.2";
    } else {
        return "2.2.0";
    }
};


/** 
 * Identify the placemark type. 
 * XXX: Not 100% happy with this implementation, which relies heavily on duck-typing.
 *
 * @param {Object} pm       Placemark to identify
 * @return {String}         Type of placemark, or false if none found
 */
TimeMap.util.getPlacemarkType = function(pm) {
    if ('getIcon' in pm) {
        return 'marker';
    }
    if ('getVertex' in pm) {
        return 'setFillStyle' in pm ? 'polygon' : 'polyline';
    }
    return false;
};

/**
 * Merge two or more objects, giving precendence to those
 * first in the list (i.e. don't overwrite existing keys).
 * Original objects will not be modified.
 *
 * @param {Object} obj1     Base object
 * @param {Object} [objN]   Objects to merge into base
 * @return {Object}         Merged object
 */
TimeMap.util.merge = function() {
    var opts = {}, args = arguments, obj, key, x, y;
    // must... make... subroutine...
    var mergeKey = function(o1, o2, key) {
        // note: existing keys w/undefined values will be overwritten
        if (o1.hasOwnProperty(key) && o2[key] === undefined) {
            o2[key] = o1[key];
        }
    };
    for (x=0; x<args.length; x++) {
        obj = args[x];
        if (obj) {
            // allow non-base objects to constrain what will be merged
            if (x > 0 && 'mergeOnly' in obj) {
                for (y=0; y<obj.mergeOnly.length; y++) {
                    key = obj.mergeOnly[y];
                    mergeKey(obj, opts, key);
                }
            }
            // otherwise, just merge everything
            else {
                for (key in obj) {
                    mergeKey(obj, opts, key);
                }
            }
        }
    }
    return opts;
};

/**
 * Attempt look up a key in an object, returning either the value,
 * undefined if the key is a string but not found, or the key if not a string 
 *
 * @param {String|Object} key   Key to look up
 * @param {Object} map          Object in which to look
 * @return {Object}             Value, undefined, or key
 */
TimeMap.util.lookup = function(key, map) {
    if (typeof(key) == 'string') {
        return map[key];
    }
    else {
        return key;
    }
};


/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Lookup maps
 * (need to be at end because some call util functions on initialization)
 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/**
 * Lookup map of common timeline intervals.  
 * Add custom intervals here if you want to refer to them by key rather 
 * than as a function name.
 * @type Object
 */
TimeMap.intervals = {
    sec: [DateTime.SECOND, DateTime.MINUTE],
    min: [DateTime.MINUTE, DateTime.HOUR],
    hr: [DateTime.HOUR, DateTime.DAY],
    day: [DateTime.DAY, DateTime.WEEK],
    wk: [DateTime.WEEK, DateTime.MONTH],
    mon: [DateTime.MONTH, DateTime.YEAR],
    yr: [DateTime.YEAR, DateTime.DECADE],
    dec: [DateTime.DECADE, DateTime.CENTURY]
};

/**
 * Lookup map of Google map types.
 * @type Object
 */
TimeMap.mapTypes = {
    normal: G_NORMAL_MAP, 
    satellite: G_SATELLITE_MAP, 
    hybrid: G_HYBRID_MAP, 
    physical: G_PHYSICAL_MAP, 
    moon: G_MOON_VISIBLE_MAP, 
    sky: G_SKY_VISIBLE_MAP
};

/**
 * Lookup map of supported date parser functions. 
 * Add custom date parsers here if you want to refer to them by key rather 
 * than as a function name.
 * @type Object
 */
TimeMap.dateParsers = {
    hybrid: TimeMapDataset.hybridParser,
    iso8601: DateTime.parseIso8601DateTime,
    gregorian: TimeMapDataset.gregorianParser
};
 
/**
 * @namespace
 * Pre-set event/placemark themes in a variety of colors. 
 * Add custom themes here if you want to refer to them by key rather 
 * than as a function name.
 */
TimeMap.themes = {

    /** 
     * Red theme: #FE766A
     * This is the default.
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    red: new TimeMapTheme(),
    
    /** 
     * Blue theme: #5A7ACF
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    blue: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "blue-dot.png",
        color: "#5A7ACF",
        eventIconImage: "blue-circle.png"
    }),

    /** 
     * Green theme: #19CF54
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    green: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "green-dot.png",
        color: "#19CF54",
        eventIconImage: "green-circle.png"
    }),

    /** 
     * Light blue theme: #5ACFCF
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    ltblue: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "ltblue-dot.png",
        color: "#5ACFCF",
        eventIconImage: "ltblue-circle.png"
    }),

    /** 
     * Purple theme: #8E67FD
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    purple: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "purple-dot.png",
        color: "#8E67FD",
        eventIconImage: "purple-circle.png"
    }),

    /** 
     * Orange theme: #FF9900
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    orange: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "orange-dot.png",
        color: "#FF9900",
        eventIconImage: "orange-circle.png"
    }),

    /** 
     * Yellow theme: #ECE64A
     *
     * @type TimeMapTheme
     */
    yellow: new TimeMapTheme({
        iconImage: GIP + "yellow-dot.png",
        color: "#ECE64A",
        eventIconImage: "yellow-circle.png"
    })
};

// save to window
window.TimeMap = TimeMap;
window.TimeMapDataset = TimeMapDataset;
window.TimeMapTheme = TimeMapTheme;
window.TimeMapItem = TimeMapItem;

})();