JMU
Geocoding
An Introduction


Prof. David Bernstein
James Madison University

Computer Science Department
bernstdh@jmu.edu


Definitions
References Commonly Used in Geocoding
Geocoding Street Addresses
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(Courtesy of xkcd)
Geocoding Street Addresses (cont.)
Geocoding Street Addresses (cont.)

Using Potential Addresses and Directed Segments

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Common Problems when Geocoding Street Addresses
Geocoding (Land-Line) Telephone Numbers
Geocoding (Static) Internet Addresses