APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CHARACTERIZING USER-DEFINED AREAS
First Claim
1. A method of conducting a discussion comprising:
- creating an area of arbitrary configuration based on user input specifying a boundary of the area;
receiving, from a first user, input establishing and regarding an arbitrary topic pertaining to the area; and
receiving, from a second user, input regarding the arbitrary topic pertaining to the area.
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Abstract
A method of specifying a boundary for an area is provided, which includes receiving a first input from a first user regarding a first configuration of a boundary of an area. The first input may serve to establish an area of arbitrary and possibly irregular configuration, such as an area that is apolitical or otherwise legally undetermined. A second input may be received from a second user regarding a second boundary configuration. The second input may serve to modify the boundary of an area established by the first input. A particular configuration of the boundary based at least partially on the first and second inputs can then be determined. For example, the particular configuration of the boundary may be determined, in part, by spatially averaging the first and second configurations. In some embodiments, demographic data for an area defined by the particular configuration of the boundary may be compiled.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of conducting a discussion comprising:
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creating an area of arbitrary configuration based on user input specifying a boundary of the area; receiving, from a first user, input establishing and regarding an arbitrary topic pertaining to the area; and receiving, from a second user, input regarding the arbitrary topic pertaining to the area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-readable storage medium that stores computer-readable instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out a method comprising:
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creating an area of arbitrary configuration based on user input specifying a boundary of the area; receiving, from a first user, input establishing and regarding an arbitrary topic pertaining to the area; and receiving, from a second user, input regarding the arbitrary topic pertaining to the area. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus comprising:
a processing device configured to create an area of arbitrary configuration based on user input specifying a boundary of the area, to receive, from a first user, input establishing and regarding an arbitrary topic pertaining to the area, and to receive, from a second user, input regarding the arbitrary topic pertaining to the area. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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