Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method of and system for estimating temporal demographics of mobile users
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Application No.: US13252685Application Date: 2011-10-04
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Publication No.: US08606294B2Publication Date: 2013-12-10
- Inventor: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz
- Applicant: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz
- Applicant Address: US MA Boston
- Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Boston
- Agency: Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
- Main IPC: H04W24/00
- IPC: H04W24/00

Abstract:
A method of and system for estimating temporal demographics of mobile users is disclosed. A method of estimating demographic information associated with a selected geographical area includes, for at least one individual, determining a selected geographical area along a portion of a track of travel of the individual and determining demographic information associated with the at least one individual. The method also includes estimating a ratio of individuals transiting into the area versus individuals that are residents of the area and estimating demographic information associated with the area based on the estimated ratio and based on demographic information associated with the at least one individual.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120108260A1 Method of and System for Estimating Temporal Demographics of Mobile Users Public/Granted day:2012-05-03
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