Proximity search methods using tiles to represent...

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2004-09-14

2009-10-20

Shah, Kamini S (Department: 2128)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Electrical analog simulator

C701S207000

Reexamination Certificate

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07606687

ABSTRACT:
A proximity search engine for carrying out a proximity search with respect to a reference location uses as a reference frame the earth divided into tiles, which are predefined geographic regions of substantially equal areas. Records that are searched based on proximity to a reference location include location pointers, each of which identifies a particular tile that encompasses the physical location indicated by the corresponding record. When the proximity search is carried out, the tiles that are within a specified distance from the reference location are obtained and records having location pointers corresponding to such tiles are selected for inclusion in the search results.

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