Browsing Large Geocoded Datasets Using Nested Shapes

摘要

A geographic information system and method are disclosed which facilitate the browsing of large geocoded datasets. In a embodiment, a method displays data elements on a map. The method includes the steps: identifying data elements of a dataset that geocode to an area of the map; arranging the data elements into one or more nested shapes; determining a coordinate for the one or more nested shapes; and displaying the one or more nested shapes on the map centered on the coordinate. The coordinate corresponds to the area of the map.

主权项

1. A method for displaying data elements on a map, comprising:
(a) identifying data elements of a dataset that geocode to an area of the map; (b) arranging the data elements identified in (a) into one or more nested shapes; (c) determining a coordinate for the one or more nested shapes, wherein the coordinate corresponds to the area in (a); and (d) displaying the one or more nested shapes on the map based on the coordinate.