Intelligent reverse geocoding
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1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
- obtaining location information from a location source;
determining a geographic reference point based on accuracy of the location information; and
incorporating the geographic reference point into a location result.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for obtaining location information from a location source. A geographic reference point is determined based on accuracy of the location information. The geographic reference point is incorporated into a location result.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
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obtaining location information from a location source;
determining a geographic reference point based on accuracy of the location information; and
incorporating the geographic reference point into a location result. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer implemented method, comprising:
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obtaining location information from a location source, the location information incorporating a shape corresponding to a geographic area, the shape associated with a location specifying a geographic position within the shape; and
selecting a location result from a plurality of location results based on a size of the shape and proximity of the location to a geographic reference point, the geographic reference point being one of a civic address, a road intersection or a point of interest. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer program product, encoded on an information carrier, comprising instructions operable to cause a data processing apparatus to perform:
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obtaining location information from a location source;
determining a geographic reference point based on accuracy of the location information; and
incorporating the geographic reference point into a location result. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A computer program product, encoded on an information carrier, comprising instructions operable to cause a data processing apparatus to perform:
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obtaining location information from a location source, the location information incorporating a shape corresponding to a geographic area, the shape associated with a location specifying a geographic position within the shape; and
selecting a location result from a plurality of location results based on a size of the shape and proximity of the location to a geographic reference point, the geographic reference point being one of a civic address, a road intersection or a point of interest.
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