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Method and apparatus for generating geo-targeted message with search results

US8275662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/29
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for generating a geo-targeted message with search results are disclosed. The method and apparatus allow client entities to present target messages to computer user recipients by providing geo-targeted messaging that provides search results to computer users along with a geo-targeted message. Client entities lease words based on specified geo-target criteria on specified platforms. Users initialize the apparatus and can perform word searches utilizing the method and apparatus where the word may be a client's leased word that is associated to the user's geographic profile. Thus, the user is provided a geo-targeted message along with search results and the client is able to effectively communicate a message to targeted recipients.

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