System and method for creating minimum bounding rectangles for use in a geo-coding system
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1. A method determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system, the method comprising:
- receiving a first polygon defining a first geographic region; and
determining a minimal number of points corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon.
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system. A first polygon is received defining a geographic region. A minimal number of points is determined corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon.
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1. A method determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system, the method comprising:
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receiving a first polygon defining a first geographic region; and
determining a minimal number of points corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system, based on a received first polygon defining a first geographic region, the system comprising:
a determining processor operative to determine a minimal number of points corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system, the system comprising:
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means for receiving a first polygon defining a first geographic region; and
means, coupled with the means for receiving, for determining a minimal number of points corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon.
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10. A system for determining a minimum bounding polygon for use in a geo-coding system, based on a received first polygon defining a first geographic region, the system comprising computer programming logic stored in a memory and executable by a processor coupled with the memory, the computer programming logic comprising:
first logic operative to determine a minimal number of points corresponding to the first polygon to define a second polygon at least bounding the first polygon.
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