Abstract:
Embodiments include a computer-implemented method that includes identifying a plurality of geolocations associated with a user based on a plurality of received geolocation signals, receiving, from a user device, a search query from the user, selecting one of the plurality of geolocations as a query geolocation based on application of a plurality of rules in a predefined order, identifying a set of search query results responsive to the search query based at least in part on the query geolocation, and providing, to the user device, the set of search query results for display to the user.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for receiving a targeting request that identifies a target geographic region; identifying one or more groups of geographic regions that each include at least two geographic regions, including the target geographic region, wherein the one or more groups of geographic regions are identified based on respective combined targeting accuracies, the respective combined targeting accuracy of each of the one or more groups being higher than a targeting accuracy for the target geographic region; and providing data describing the identified one or more groups of geographic regions in response to the targeting request.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and computer program products involve identifying a first IP block having a first set of IP addresses and a second IP block having a second set of IP addresses, the first set of IP addresses different from the second set of IP addresses. A first expected number of IP reassignments for the first IP block can be determined. A first number of IP reassignments between the first IP block and the second IP block can be identified. The first number of IP reassignments can be compared against the first expected number of IP reassignments. The first IP block and the second IP block can be merged into an IP allocation pool based, at least in part, on the comparison.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for improving geographic targeting of digital content. In some implementations, a targeting request that identifies a target geographic region is received. Groups of geographic regions that each include the target geographic region and at least another geographic region are identified. Combined targeting accuracies are computed for the groups of geographic regions. One or more of the groups of geographic regions are selected based on their combined targeting accuracies being higher than a targeting accuracy for the target geographic region. Data describing the selected one or more groups of geographic regions is provided for output in response to the targeting request.
Abstract:
Embodiments include a computer-implemented method that includes receiving, from a user, a plurality of search queries, receiving, from the user, a plurality of search refinements associated with the plurality of search queries (the search refinements resulting in the display of a plurality of refined results to the user) mapping one of the plurality of search queries to one of the refined results, receiving, from the user, the one of the plurality of search queries mapped to one of the refined results, and, in response to receiving the one of the plurality of search queries mapped to one of the refined results, providing, for display to the user, refined content corresponding to the one of the refined results mapped to the one of the plurality of search queries received from the user.
Abstract:
Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer-readable media are provided to target internet-based services on a geographic location relating to a plurality of candidate geographic locations. A targeted geographic location may be provided based on usefulness, to a user probabilistically located among the plurality of candidates, of internet-based services being targeted thereon. From a first server, a plurality of candidate geographic locations may be obtained, each of which may be associated with a client IP address and a plurality of candidate confidence levels. A plurality of route-utility factors for each respective candidate geographic location, a plurality of probabilistic utility scores for each respective candidate geographic location, and an aggregate probabilistic utility score may be determined for each candidate geographic location. Further, a geographic location having an aggregate probabilistic utility score satisfying preselected criteria may be selected and transmitted to a second server so that geographically-targeted internet-based services can be provided.
Abstract:
A method, system and apparatus for determining a route between start and finish locations by searching journey tracks shared by users and using tracks identified in the search to determine the route between the start and finish locations.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for inferring a current location of a user or device based on an analysis of a user location history are provided. In particular, when the current location of a device requesting a location-enhanced service cannot be determined with sufficient precision, a plurality of historical locations provided by the user location history can be scored according to a variety of parameters. The historical location receiving the highest score can be inferred to be the current location of the user, permitting the requested location-enhanced service to be performed.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method including obtaining a subject dataset including two or more features associated with a subject geographic object, obtaining a candidate dataset including two or more features associated with a candidate geographic object, comparing, using a computer, at least two features of the subject dataset to at least two corresponding features of the candidate dataset, at least one of the features compared comprising a geographic feature, and determining whether the candidate geographic object matches the subject geographic object based on the comparison.
Abstract:
Embodiments include a computer-implemented method that includes receiving, from a user, a plurality of search queries, receiving, from the user, a plurality of search refinements associated with the plurality of search queries (the search refinements resulting in the display of a plurality of refined results to the user) mapping one of the plurality of search queries to one of the refined results, receiving, from the user, the one of the plurality of search queries mapped to one of the refined results, and, in response to receiving the one of the plurality of search queries mapped to one of the refined results, providing, for display to the user, refined content corresponding to the one of the refined results mapped to the one of the plurality of search queries received from the user.