METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING AND USING A LOCATION IDENTIFICATION GRID

摘要

A method and system for generating a location identification grid and for using a location identification grid. The location identification grid can include a first geographic area that correspond to a pre-existing area. This pre-existing area can correspond to a postal code such as a zip code, a telephone code such as, an area code, or any other desired pre-existing area. The location identification grid can be subdivided into smaller geographic areas to allow more accurate identification of a location. The location identification grid can include a second geographic area. The second geographic area can be a subdivision of the first geographic area. The location identification grid can be used with signals that identify a location within a location identification grid. These signals can include a first component corresponding to the first geographic area and the second component corresponding to one or more second geographic areas.

主权项

1. A system for providing location information, the system comprising:
a user communication interface; a memory comprising location information; and a processor configured to:
receive a user location request comprising an identifier of a first location having a first component and a second component, wherein the first component of the identifier corresponds to a first geographic area, and wherein the second component of the identifier corresponds to second geographic area which is a portion of the first geographic area;query the database for location information corresponding to the first component of the identifier;identify the first geographic area;query the database for location information corresponding to the second part of the identifier; andidentify the second geographic area.