System and method of displaying search results based on density
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1. A method of providing a map covering an area comprising:
- dividing, by one or more processors, a search area into a plurality of regions;
selecting, by the one or more processors, a number of matching listings for each region, wherein;
a matching listing comprises a listing associated with a geographic location near the search area; and
for each region, the selected number of matching listings is proportional to the density of matching listings in that region; and
providing, by the one or more processors, a map of the search area and information about the selected number of matching listings for each region in the search area.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided of generating a map. In one aspect, the map is selected based on a location provided by a user and listings are selected based on their proximity to the location, whether they match a query provided by the user, and the number of matching listings within regions of the map.
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1. A method of providing a map covering an area comprising:
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dividing, by one or more processors, a search area into a plurality of regions; selecting, by the one or more processors, a number of matching listings for each region, wherein; a matching listing comprises a listing associated with a geographic location near the search area; and for each region, the selected number of matching listings is proportional to the density of matching listings in that region; and providing, by the one or more processors, a map of the search area and information about the selected number of matching listings for each region in the search area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system of providing a map covering an area comprising:
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a non-transitory, computer-readable memory having instructions stored therein; and one or more processors coupled to the non-transitory, computer-readable memory and configured to execute the instructions in order to; divide search area into a plurality of regions; select a number of matching listings for each region, wherein; a matching listing comprises a listing associated with a geographic location near the search area; and for each region, the selected number of matching listings is proportional to the density of matching listings in that region; and provide a map of the search area and information about the selected number of matching listings for each region in the search area. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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