Groupon had 25 patents in ecommerce during Q4 2023. Groupon Inc filed patents in Q4 2023 for a pull-type searching system to help users navigate deals efficiently, self-service design for user-defined reports on promotions, a learning user interface with dynamic icons, programmatically determining bid values for digital content objects, and systems for interactions between merchant and consumer devices using wallet identifying data for consumer service. GlobalData’s report on Groupon gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Groupon grant share with ecommerce as a theme is 52% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Pull-type searching system (Patent ID: US20230419363A1)
The patent filed by Groupon Inc. describes a pull-type searching system that efficiently navigates deals for users based on selectable search criteria, categories, subcategories, and deal types. The system also suggests alternative deals when no results are found, enhancing the user experience. The apparatus includes a processor and memory with computer program code to communicate search criteria, receive user selections, search a deals database, identify additional categories, and communicate results and alternatives. The system distinguishes between keywords and non-keywords, arranges categories and results based on correlation, and varies deal terms according to targeted users, improving search relevance and personalization.
The method and apparatus outlined in the patent focus on enhancing the user experience by providing a structured and efficient way to search for deals based on user preferences and profiles. By utilizing an analytical model on a searching server, the system can effectively communicate search criteria, identify additional categories, and present search results tailored to the user's needs. The system also incorporates features such as hiding certain search results based on user behavior, further refining the search process. Overall, the patent highlights a sophisticated searching system that not only streamlines deal navigation but also offers personalized recommendations and alternatives, ultimately improving the overall user satisfaction and engagement with the platform.
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