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User contribution based mapping system and method

US8073907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2009
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/047
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system.

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