INTERACTIVE MAP-BASED SEARCH AND ADVERTISING
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1. A computer-implemented method for forming on-line advertisements, the computer-implemented method comprising:
- receiving a query for content within a viewing window of a map, the query including geospatial information;
searching a database for content within a search region defined by the viewing window and geospatial information; and
displaying advertisements connected with the search region defined by the viewing window and geospatial information.
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Abstract
A computer system locates objects and content by navigating an aerial or satellite image map of a geographic region. The system determines a search region corresponding to the geographic region by use of geospatial information associated with the geographic region. Once the search region is determined, the system searches a database for objects and content that are associated with the search region and that satisfy certain predetermined criteria and characteristics. Relevant ads are then shown to the user within an interactive mapping experience.
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1. A computer-implemented method for forming on-line advertisements, the computer-implemented method comprising:
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receiving a query for content within a viewing window of a map, the query including geospatial information; searching a database for content within a search region defined by the viewing window and geospatial information; and displaying advertisements connected with the search region defined by the viewing window and geospatial information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-implemented method for presenting advertisements, comprising:
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receiving a search and geographic information regarding a region of an aerial image; obtaining results for the search based on the geographic information; and displaying content and advertisements as a user conducts the search, or as the user views the results, or as the user interacts with the results. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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