More Google classifieds buzz

Could Google be working on some sort of classified ad system here in the coming future? From the looks of their recent patents, signs are pointing to yes.

Google has filed a patent application for something called “Google Automat,” a service that could tie into the Google Base database service and “Google Purchases” (formerly “Google Wallet”) online payment system, said Classified Intelligence, which helps media companies and others develop classified-advertising services.

Last month, Google said it was testing a new service, Google Base, that would let people post and make searchable any type of content. A sample page listed as examples party planning services, current events and used car listings.

“Google is seeking to patent a Web advertising placement system tentatively known as ‘Google Automat’ that could directly impact the $100 billion annual global classified-advertising business,” Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based Classified Intelligence said in a statement. [Read the rest]

[tags]google base,classified ad system,web advertising[/tags]