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Geospatial queries using associated distribution data

  • US 9,734,162 B2
  • Filed: 03/25/2016
  • Issued: 08/15/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2014
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for optimizing spatial queries, the method comprising:

  • a computer receiving a first spatial data set and a target spatial shape, wherein a geometry of the first spatial data set does not align with a geometry of the target spatial shape;

    the computer receiving a distribution data set, wherein a geometry of the distribution data set aligns with the geometry of the first spatial data set;

    the computer performing one or more geospatial queries to determine a list of full and partial shapes of the first spatial data set which are located within the target spatial shape;

    the computer determining a ratio for a determined partial shape of the first spatial data set using the distribution data set;

    the computer determining an apportioned value of a variable of the first spatial data set within the determined partial shape, wherein the apportioned value of the variable is based on a full value of the variable and the determined ratio; and

    the computer outputting a result set comprising the apportioned value of the variable.

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