Map Heat Area Polygon Filters for Hotel Search Clarity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional map-based systems fail to effectively present information on points of interest and hotel locations in a geographical region, making it difficult for users to identify accessible and popular areas for travel planning.
Innovation Solution
The system identifies points of interest using geotagged images, business classification data, and location-based services, and displays heat maps with adjustable polygon-shaped filters to highlight areas with high tourist or local activity, allowing users to refine their search for hotels based on popularity and accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional map-based systems display all hotel locations and points of interest, then users have access to complete information, but the map becomes cluttered and difficult to interpret
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by displaying only a subset of hotel locations and points of interest based on user-defined criteria rather than showing all available data. The polygon filter mechanism allows users to selectively include or exclude specific areas, presenting information in a controlled manner that maintains map clarity while preserving access to complete information through iterative filtering.
2Loss of information
If the system displays detailed information about all areas, then users can make informed decisions, but the complexity of the interface increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface is segmented into modular components: the base map layer, the polygon filter overlay, and the information display panel. Each component performs a specific function independently, allowing users to interact with one element without affecting others. The polygon filter acts as a separate controllable element that divides the geographic space into included and excluded regions, simplifying the overall interface structure while maintaining comprehensive information access.
3Productivity
If users manually search for hotels in specific areas, then they can find suitable accommodations, but the process requires significant time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating and displaying polygon filters that pre-defined popular areas and high-density hotel regions. Instead of requiring users to manually define search areas or individually examine each location, the system proactively presents curated geographic zones based on historical data and popularity metrics, allowing users to immediately see relevant hotel concentrations without time-consuming manual exploration.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for presenting information relative to a map. In one aspect, a method includes identifying points of interest within a geographical region; displaying a map for the geographical region; constructing one or more heat areas for the map using the identified points of interest; and displaying one or more polygons on the map, wherein a polygon is displayed to encompass an area within a constructed heat area. In another aspect, a method includes identifying points of interest within a geographical region; displaying a map for the geographical region; displaying one or more polygons on the map, wherein the polygons are displayed to encompass one or more points of interest within the geographical region.