Geo-tagged based listing service and mapping engine
First Claim
1. A location-based search system that facilitates operation and performance of an online classifieds service comprising:
- a receiving component that receives a query related to a search for one or more items listed through the classifieds service; and
a query component that processes the query across a set of geo-tagged items and outputs at least a subset of the items as a function of item location.
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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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20 Claims
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1. A location-based search system that facilitates operation and performance of an online classifieds service comprising:
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a receiving component that receives a query related to a search for one or more items listed through the classifieds service; and
a query component that processes the query across a set of geo-tagged items and outputs at least a subset of the items as a function of item location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-implemented method that facilitates searching for items on an online classifieds site comprising:
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receiving a query related to a search for a listed item;
processing the query across a set of geo-tagged items; and
outputting at least a subset of the items in response to the query as a function of item location. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A user interface that facilitates searching and viewing items listed on an online classifieds site comprising:
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a search tool that allows a user to search for items posted for sale or otherwise according to the items'"'"' location;
a map view command button that dynamically creates a virtual and interactive map of one or more items in response to a query such that the map allows the user to indirectly obtain more information about the item in terms of its geographic position and the areas surrounding it; and
a plurality of map view and zoom controls that allow the user to adjust a scope and level of detail of the map. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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