Alibaba Group had two patents in social media during Q1 2024. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s patent filed in Q1 2024 describes a method for sharing images with overlays on a mobile platform. The method involves adding overlays to images, recognizing and matching overlays to templates, superimposing templates onto images to create new images, and saving the new images with information related to the conveyed impression. GlobalData’s report on Alibaba Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Alibaba Group grant share with social media as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Method and apparatus for interacting with content through overlays on a mobile device (Patent ID: US20240028192A1)
The patent filed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. describes a method for sharing images with overlays on a mobile platform. The method involves receiving an image, adding an overlay to convey an impression, recognizing and assigning templates to the overlay, superimposing the template onto the image, and saving the new image with review information. The system includes features such as transmitting images to third parties, touch event detection, and displaying context for items available for purchase.
The method and system outlined in the patent allow for the creation and sharing of images with overlays that convey specific impressions. By recognizing and assigning templates to overlays, users can enhance their images with generated content. The ability to save images with review information and transmit them to third parties, including through social networks, adds a social sharing aspect to the process. Additionally, features like touch event detection and display context for items available for purchase enhance the user experience and potential applications of the technology.
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