eBay had ten patents in blockchain during Q2 2024. eBay Inc filed a patent for generating tokenized reputation scores for service providers, where user activity is rewarded with reputation tokens transferred to a blockchain account. Another patent involves high granularity metric (HGM)-based control for smart contract execution on a blockchain, where function calls are monitored and blocked based on detected HGMs and control rules. GlobalData’s report on eBay gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

eBay had no grants in blockchain as a theme in Q2 2024.

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Application: Generating a tokenized reputation score (Patent ID: US20240169388A1)

The patent filed by eBay Inc. describes systems and methods for generating tokenized reputation scores. The process involves receiving data describing user activity associated with a service provider account, determining eligibility for a reputation reward, calculating the reward based on the user activity data, transferring reputation tokens to a blockchain account address, generating a reputation score based on the tokens, and displaying the score in relation to the service provider account. The method also includes verifying the transfer of tokens, invoking smart contracts on a decentralized blockchain system, and considering predefined conditions for executing the contracts.

Additionally, the patent outlines the generation of reputation scores based on the amount of reputation tokens associated with the blockchain account address, as well as the display of these scores in relation to the service provider account. The system includes modules for managing reputation, determining eligibility for rewards, interacting with a blockchain system, and verifying token transfers. The verification process may involve completing a call to an exchange through an application programming interface. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for tokenizing reputation scores based on user activity data and blockchain technology.

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