The document outlines UI/UX patterns specific to location-based services (LBS) applications, detailing various search methodologies, display options, and user interaction examples. It contrasts point-based and geofenced searches, explores how to integrate maps with annotations and overlays, and provides filtering and check-in examples from notable apps. Additionally, it discusses geotagging and offers resources related to geofencing.

1. UI/UX PATTERNS FOR LBS
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2. Who are we?

3. Why are we here?
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4. What’s the Process we use?
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5. Location Based Search: Point-based vs.
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6. Location Based Search: Automatic vs. Manual?
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7. Location Based Search Examples
Point-
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Ness Path
Manual Automatic
Kayak Groupon
Geofenced

8. How can I use a Map in a Location Based Search? -
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9. How can I use a Map in a Location Based Search? - Overlays
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10. Map Examples
CityPockets –
Stamped – Single Contextual Yipit – Data Rich Target – Simple

11. How do I display location information?
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12. Display Location Examples
BiteHunter –
Yelp – Address NYC Embark – Time Seamless – Miles Directional

13. How can I filter results?
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14. Filter Examples
Airbnb – Simple Viator – List Based

15. What do I do in a Check-in?
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16. Check-in Examples
Path – Share Gowalla – Tag
Publicly Foursquare – Photo People

17. How do I geotag something?
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18. Geotag Examples
Yahoo – Draw Reminders – Predefined
Yelp – Radius Geofence Geofence

19. Resources
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