From: Use of individual Google Location History data to identify consumer encounters with food outlets
Parameter | Description | Default value | Alternate values |
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Location Precision | Precision value for each individual GLH point | < 50 m | 25 m, 75 m |
Outlet Buffer Zone | Circular zone around outlets used to detect a potential visit. Buffer sizes vary based on the median size of each outlet category | Convenience Stores: 25 m Department Stores: 55 m Fruit & Vegetable Markets: 25 m Full-Service Restaurants: 25 m Limited-Service Restaurants: 25 m Supermarkets/Other Grocery (excluding Convenience) Stores: 35 m Warehouse Clubs & Supercenters: 55 m | − 10 m, + 10 m |
Minimum Stay Duration | Minimum required time for visit consideration | 3 min | 1 min, 5 min |
Maximum Stay Duration | Maximum required time for visit consideration | 3 h | 2 h, 4 h |
Revisit Interval | Maximum required for consolidation 2 potential visits into one | 3 h | 2 h, 4 h |