Snowflake inc. (20240330300). INDEXED GEOSPATIAL SEARCH simplified abstract
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INDEXED GEOSPATIAL SEARCH
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Inventor(s)
Matthias Carl Adams of Berlin (DE)
Mahmud Allahverdiyev of Berlin (DE)
Alejandro Salinger of Berlin (DE)
INDEXED GEOSPATIAL SEARCH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240330300 titled 'INDEXED GEOSPATIAL SEARCH
The abstract of the patent application describes a method for performing an indexed geospatial search, involving retrieving a query specifying a geography data column and a constant geography object, determining a first plurality of hash functions of a first set of cells covering a surface associated with the geography data column, updating a search index of a database based on the hash functions, and executing the query on a reduced scan set of the database.
- The method involves retrieving a query specifying a geography data column and a constant geography object.
- It determines a first plurality of hash functions of a first set of cells covering a surface associated with the geography data column.
- The search index of a database is updated based on the first plurality of hash functions to obtain an updated search index.
- The query is then executed on a reduced scan set of the database, which is based on the updated search index.
Potential Applications: - Geospatial data analysis - Location-based services - Geographic information systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient geospatial search - Optimized database queries based on geography - Improved performance of location-based applications
Benefits: - Faster retrieval of geospatial data - Reduced computational resources required for geospatial queries - Enhanced accuracy in location-based searches
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Geospatial Search Technology for Location-Based Services This technology can be utilized in various industries such as: - Navigation and mapping services - Real-time location tracking applications - Geotagging and geofencing solutions
Questions about Geospatial Search Technology: 1. How does this method improve the efficiency of geospatial searches? - This method improves efficiency by updating the search index based on hash functions, reducing the scan set for database queries. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for location-based services? - This technology can enhance the accuracy and speed of location-based services, leading to improved user experiences and operational efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method to perform an indexed geospatial search includes retrieving, by at least one hardware processor, a query specifying a geography data column and a constant geography object. a first plurality of hash functions of a first set of cells covering a surface associated with the geography data column is determined. a search index of a database including the geography data column is updated based on the first plurality of hash functions to obtain an updated search index. the query is executed on a reduced scan set of the database. the reduced scan set is based on the updated search index.
