Personalized geographic directory
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1. A method for finding location-associated items comprising:
- a. identifying a user, b. obtaining a first list of items, c. recording preference data about the user'"'"'s selection of an item from the first list, d. determining a reference location, e. obtaining a second list of location-associated items near the reference location, f. applying a personalization to predict the interest of the user in items in the second list based on the preference data, g. sorting items in the second list using a formula based on predicted interest in and distance of items in the second list from the reference location, whereby the user is presented with a list of items sorted in relative order of predicted personal interest and proximity, such that a nearer item with lesser predicted interest may be listed later than a farther item with more predicted interest.
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Abstract
A collection of technologies enable users to interact more effectively with items in a geographic directory. The items may include venues such as a restaurant, and actions, such as reserving a table at the restaurant. Items may also include events, productions, or other types of geographic or geotemporal items.
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1. A method for finding location-associated items comprising:
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a. identifying a user, b. obtaining a first list of items, c. recording preference data about the user'"'"'s selection of an item from the first list, d. determining a reference location, e. obtaining a second list of location-associated items near the reference location, f. applying a personalization to predict the interest of the user in items in the second list based on the preference data, g. sorting items in the second list using a formula based on predicted interest in and distance of items in the second list from the reference location, whereby the user is presented with a list of items sorted in relative order of predicted personal interest and proximity, such that a nearer item with lesser predicted interest may be listed later than a farther item with more predicted interest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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