Meta Platforms, Inc.
Graphical User Interface for Map Search

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method includes accessing location data of a first user including multiple geographic locations, wherein each geographic location is associated with a timestamp. The method includes determining a path of travel of the first user based on the geographic locations and their respective timestamps. The method includes identifying a plurality of second geographic locations based in part on a proximity of the second geographic locations to the path of travel of the first user. The method includes ranking the second geographic locations based on the proximity of each second geographic location to the path of travel of the first user and one or more social factors associated with the respective second geographic location. The method includes providing a list of one or more of the second geographic locations for display, wherein the second geographic locations are displayed in the list in an order according to their rankings.