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Four dimensional search method for objects in a database

US8521742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9038
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and system used for searching among a plurality of entities on a computer network by a user. A computer server in communication with the computer network can include a database with a storage mechanism, a rule set, and an interaction calculation engine. The user can search for a first entity using a location calculation engine in communication with the computer network. The location calculation engine can locate the first entity and determine and display at least a second portion of the plurality of entities relevant to the first entity.

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