Methods and systems for delivering electronic content to users in population based geographic zones

US10445777B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. · US

Inventors

• Patrick McDevitt · Hanover, US
• Joseph Hughes · Lancaster, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 29, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 15, 2019
• Expiry date: Oct 29, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/0244
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for electronic distribution of electronic content. The method may include receiving, from an advertiser or content provider, a request to transmit electronic content to a plurality of electronic devices of a desired subset of individuals. The electronic content may relate to a target location affiliated with the advertiser or content provider. The method also may include retrieving population density data for the target location and surrounding area, and correlating the subset of individuals with the population density. In addition, the method also may identifying a geographical zone extending from the target location to a perimeter location. The zone may have a size based on the population density correlated with the subset of individuals. The method may further include receiving an indication that the electronic device of a user has entered the geographical zone, and transmitting electronic content to the electronic device of the user.