Google llc (20240248940). INDICATING LOCATION STATUS simplified abstract
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INDICATING LOCATION STATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Daisuke Ikeda of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Ryoichi Imaizumi of Tokyo (JP)
Kaleigh S. Smith of New York NY (US)
INDICATING LOCATION STATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248940 titled 'INDICATING LOCATION STATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes methods, systems, and apparatus for indicating location status based on operating hours and travel times to business locations.
- The computing device receives a query, current time, and location for a user device.
- It identifies business results associated with business locations and operating hours.
- A subset of business results is selected as open results based on operating hours, current time, and travel times.
- Data is provided for a search engine results page designating the subset of business results as open results.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes operating hours and travel times to determine open business locations.
- Provides real-time information on business availability.
- Enhances user experience by displaying open results on search engine results pages.
Potential Applications:
- Local search engine optimization.
- Location-based services.
- Travel and tourism applications.
Problems Solved:
- Difficulty in finding open business locations.
- Inaccurate or outdated information on business operating hours.
- Lack of real-time data on business availability.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience.
- Increased efficiency in finding open businesses.
- Enhanced accuracy of business information.
Commercial Applications: Local Search Engine Optimization: Enhancing visibility of open businesses in search results to drive foot traffic and increase sales.
Questions about Location Status Indication: 1. How does the system determine which business locations are open based on operating hours and travel times? 2. What are the potential implications of inaccurate or outdated information on business availability for users?
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for indicating location status. a computing device can receive a query from a user device, a current time, and a location for the user device. the computing device identifies results responsive to the query, including one or more business results that are each associated with a business location and operating hours. the computing device can select a subset of the business results as open results based on the operating hours of the business results, the current time, and travel times from the device location to the respective business locations. data can be provided for a search engine results page that designates the subset of the business results as open results.
