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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2007
Ruston Panabaker, Redmond, WA (US);
John C. Krumm, Redmond, WA (US);
Jeffrey D. Couckuyt, Bothell, WA (US);
Ivan J. Tashev, Kirkland, WA (US);
Michael Lewis Seltzer, Seattle, WA (US);
Neil W. Black, Seattle, WA (US);
Ruston Panabaker, Redmond, WA (US);
John C. Krumm, Redmond, WA (US);
Jeffrey D. Couckuyt, Bothell, WA (US);
Ivan J. Tashev, Kirkland, WA (US);
Michael Lewis Seltzer, Seattle, WA (US);
Neil W. Black, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A user can be compensated for taking detours from a projected route. Commonly, the reason for the compensation is that the user will be subjected to advertising, the user will pass by an establishment she is likely to visit, or to ease traffic congestion. Analysis of an area takes place and monetization opportunities are determined based upon the results of the analysis. A route between at least about two locations can be altered such that the user is provided a reward, commonly in an optimized manner.