Geo-tagged based listing service and mapping engine

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2005-11-04

2010-11-23

Trujillo, James (Department: 2159)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Post processing of search results

Reexamination Certificate

active

07840558

ABSTRACT:
A unique system and method that facilitates searching for items offered for sale or otherwise in an online classifieds environment. The system and method involve allowing a user to search for such items according to the item's location or geo-tag information. The geo-tag information for each item can be approximate such as the city, state, or zip code or more specific such as the street address where the item is located. The amount of geo-tag information disclosed to any other user can depend on the type of item being offered. One or more geo-tagged items can be returned in response to a query. The items can be returned in a list or a map format wherein the items can be pinpointed according to their locations. The map of the area around and near the item's location can provide useful information to the user to facilitate determining which item(s) to pursue.

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