Walmart had 101 patents in digitalization during Q4 2023. Walmart Inc filed patents related to automatic data processing for item information, content selection and presentation using reinforcement learning, device agnostic architecture for store systems, dynamic source ranking for content providers, and invoice adjustment in supply chain management. These patents focus on improving data processing efficiency, enhancing user experience, and optimizing supply chain operations. GlobalData’s report on Walmart gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Walmart grant share with digitalization as a theme is 46% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Methods and apparatus for data and data request management (Patent ID: US20230418804A1)
The patent application by Walmart Inc. describes a system and method for automatically servicing data requests related to items over different time periods. The system involves generating surrogate keys and super surrogate keys based on item attributes, creating records in dimension and fact tables, and adjusting super surrogate keys as attributes change. The processor is configured to handle data requests, retrieve entries based on keys, and transmit requested information. Additionally, the system allows for adjusting super surrogate keys to default values or indicating current records.
The method outlined in the patent application involves receiving item attributes, generating surrogate and super surrogate keys, creating records in tables, and adjusting super surrogate keys as attributes change. The method also includes handling data requests, retrieving entries based on keys, and transmitting requested information. Furthermore, the method allows for adjusting super surrogate keys to default values or indicating current records. This system and method aim to efficiently manage and retrieve data related to items over time, providing a structured approach to handling changing attributes and ensuring accurate information retrieval.
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