Web-based interactive geographic information systems mapping analysis and methods of using thereof

• US 20080140628A1
• Filed: 09/24/2007
• Published: 06/12/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: GIS Planning, Inc. (Nikkei Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Anatalio Ubalde, Pablo Monzon
• Inventors: Ubalde, Anatalio, Monzon, Pablo
• Granted Patent: US 7,945,582 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 707/3
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 21/26 specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/24578 using ranking
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/29 Geographical information databases
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/9537 Spatial or temporal dependent retrieval, e.g. spatiotemporal queries
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0205 Location or geographical consideration

Abstract

A method, system, and computer-readable medium for providing geographic information systems (GIS) data is provided. The steps, functions, and instructions provided include receiving GIS data from a plurality of websites, populating a searchable database with the GIS data, and generating a search-specific electronic summary of GIS data. A method and system for networking users of a GIS data management system is also provided. The steps and functions provided by this method and system include populating a searchable database with GIS data received from a plurality of websites and providing a networking interface interoperable with the database such that users of the GIS data management system are networked according to GIS data queries.

Claims

1. A method for providing geographic information systems (GIS) data, comprising:

receiving GIS data from a plurality of websites;

populating a searchable database with said GIS data; and

generating a search-specific electronic summary of GIS data.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said electronic summary comprises a superimposition of GIS data onto a map.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein said superimposition of GIS data comprises at least two distinct types of GIS data.

4. The method of claim 2, wherein said superimposition of GIS data comprises GIS data received from at least two distinct websites.

5. The method of claim 2, wherein said superimposition of GIS data creates a heat map.

6. A system for providing geographic information systems (GIS) data comprising:

a server connected to a computer network and a data management application executing in association with said server to provide the functions of;

receiving GIS data from a plurality of websites;

integrating said GIS data onto a searchable database; and

displaying a search-specific electronic summary of GIS data.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein said electronic summary comprises a superimposition of GIS data onto a map.

8. The system of claim 6 further comprising an interface for creating any of a plurality of metrics, wherein said metrics are a function of particular GIS data combinations.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein said electronic summary comprises a listing of said metrics.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein said electronic summary comprises a superimposition of said metrics onto a map.

11. A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions for providing geographic information systems (GIS) data comprising the steps of:

integrating GIS data received from a plurality of websites onto a searchable database; and

generating a search-specific electronic summary of GIS data.

12. The computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein said electronic summary comprises a superimposition of GIS data onto a map.

13. The computer-readable medium of claim 12, wherein said map is selectable from a plurality of map types.

14. The computer-readable medium of claim 11 further comprising a search wizard to facilitate searches of said searchable database.

15. The computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein said electronic summary comprises an identification of demographical clusters.

16. A method for networking users of a geographic information systems (GIS) data management system, comprising:

populating a searchable database with GIS data received from a plurality of websites; and

providing a networking interface interoperable with said database, wherein said users of said GIS data management system are networked according to GIS data queries.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein said networking interface further comprises a proposal generator.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein said networking interface provides access to online communities maintained by said GIS data management system.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein said networking interface comprises a website development tool which enables said users to create a custom website.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein users may provide user-specific data, and wherein said user-specific data is superimposed onto a map interface having particular geographical boundaries related to said user-specific data.

21. A system for networking users of a geographic information systems (GIS) data management system, comprising:

a server connected to a computer network and a data management application executing in association with said server to provide the functions of;

integrating GIS data received from a plurality of websites onto a searchable database; and

providing a portal, wherein said users of said GIS data management system are networked according to GIS data queries.

22. The system of claim 21 further comprising a proposal generator.

23. The system of claim 21 further comprising a website development tool which enables said users to create a custom website.

24. The system of claim 21, wherein said portal provides access to online communities maintained by said GIS data management system.

25. The system of claim 21, wherein users may upload user-specific data onto said database via said portal, and wherein said user-specific data is accessible to other users.