18202619. Geocoding Personal Information simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
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Geocoding Personal Information
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David P. Conway of Los Altos CA (US)
Geocoding Personal Information - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18202619 titled 'Geocoding Personal Information
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a computer-based method for generating geocoded user information. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The method involves searching user data from various sources for entries that contain location-related information.
- The locations for the identified entries are determined.
- A map is generated that displays the current location of a mobile device and representations of the entries with location-related information at their respective locations.
- The entries can come from multiple different data corpuses, meaning various sources of user data.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Location-based advertising: The generated map can be used to display targeted advertisements based on the user's location and the entries with location-related information.
- Social networking: The method can be used to show the locations of friends or contacts on a map, enhancing social networking experiences.
- Travel planning: The generated map can assist users in planning trips by displaying relevant information about various locations.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient data retrieval: The method allows for searching and retrieving user data from multiple sources, making it easier to gather location-related information.
- Geocoding accuracy: By determining the locations for the entries, the method ensures accurate representation of the data on the map.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: The generated map provides a visual representation of the user's location and relevant entries, improving the overall user experience.
- Personalized information: By displaying entries with location-related information, the method offers personalized and contextually relevant data to the user.
- Efficient data organization: The method allows for organizing and presenting user data in a geographically meaningful way, making it easier to understand and analyze.
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer-implemented method for generating geocoded user information is disclosed. The method comprises searching user data across multiple different data corpuses for entries having location-related information and determining locations for the location-related information. The method further comprises generating a map showing a current location of a mobile device along with representations of the entries having location-related information, at the determined locations, for entries from the multiple different data corpuses.
