METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
- associating at least one predetermined geographic region with one of a building offering goods and/or services or a visitor attraction;
selecting a shape and size of the predetermined region based on a type and/or location of the building or attraction;
using probe data to obtain information identifying one or more probe devices which are or have been present in the or each predetermined region; and
using the obtained information to generate a database of potential users of the building or attraction.
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Abstract
A predetermined geographic region is associated with a building offering goods or services. The region has a shape and size chosen depending upon the type and/or location of the building to define a region of relevance of the building. Probe data is used to identify probe devices which enter the region, and to include the devices in a database. The database is provided to someone wishing to promote the services or goods provided by the building to enable promotional material to be sent to users associated with the devices. As the devices were found in the predetermined region, the users are considered to be potential local users of the building.
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
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associating at least one predetermined geographic region with one of a building offering goods and/or services or a visitor attraction; selecting a shape and size of the predetermined region based on a type and/or location of the building or attraction; using probe data to obtain information identifying one or more probe devices which are or have been present in the or each predetermined region; and using the obtained information to generate a database of potential users of the building or attraction. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22)
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13. A system comprising at least one processor, the at least one processor being configured to:
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associate at least one predetermined geographic region with one of a building offering products and/or services or a visitor attraction, wherein a shape and size of the predetermined region is selected based on a type and/or location of the building or attraction; use probe data to obtain information identifying one or more probe devices which are or have been present in the or each predetermined region; and use the obtained information to generate a database of potential users of the building or attraction.
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