Groupon‘s patent involves techniques for location-based interactions among users via mobile devices. Users can join virtual groups based on geographic location, with defined rules for interactions. The method allows for automatic updating of participant lists and communication provisioning within the virtual groups. GlobalData’s report on Groupon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Groupon, Dynamic premium pricing was a key innovation area identified from patents. Groupon's grant share as of January 2024 was 68%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Location-based virtual group admission for mobile device users
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11889388B2) outlines a computer-implemented method for managing admission to location-based virtual groups of mobile device users. The method involves receiving information from an administrator user to define a virtual group, including an anchor point, location boundary, and user interaction rules. Users are then invited to join based on their current geographic location meeting the criteria, with communications among participants facilitated according to the specified rules. The system also allows for termination criteria and dynamic updates to the virtual group's geographic area.
Furthermore, the patent describes an apparatus and a computer program product that implement the method outlined in the claims. These include provisions for receiving information, comparing user locations, inviting users to join, and facilitating communications within the virtual group. The apparatus and program product also address termination criteria, communication interfaces, and the broadcasting of various data types among group members. Additionally, the concept of a mobile cloud is introduced, where the virtual group's geographic area can be updated as the anchor point changes. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for managing location-based virtual groups on mobile devices, offering a structured approach to user admission and interaction within these groups.
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