Paul J Mcmahon

US Patent:

20050278182, Dec 15, 2005

Filed:

Jun 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/800939

Inventors:

Paul McMahon - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705001000

Abstract:

This invention consists of a process of compiling income statistics (per capita income) from census data, classifying that data into nine (9) distinct classes, and applying a Natural Breaks statistical methodology to those classified statistics. The result of this composition of statistics is then graphically represented on a map as a layer located just underneath the roads and other map features, using a graduated color scale that depicts the nine respective income classes, and labels them as follows: A+, A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, and C−. The highest income area is ranked “A+”, with the lowest income area ranked “C−”. This composition of matter is achieved by using a Geographical Information System (GIS). This methodology allows this location quality identification to occur quickly, as the resulting composition of matter can then be transmitted over the Internet to distant places.