eBay had four patents in internet of things during Q2 2024. eBay Inc’s patent filed in Q2 2024 describes a machine that automatically orders consumable items for an account by accessing image input recorded by a client device’s camera. The machine identifies the account, determines the level of consumption of the consumable item, and automatically places an order based on this information. Users are notified of the order and can specify a schedule for future automatic orders. GlobalData’s report on eBay gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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eBay had no grants in internet of things as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Automatic ordering of consumable items (Patent ID: US20240193658A1)
The patent filed by eBay Inc. describes a machine that can automatically order consumable items for an account based on image input recorded by a camera associated with a client device. The machine identifies the account, determines the level of consumption of the consumable item, and automatically places an order for the item. Upon placing the order, a notification is displayed on the client device's user interface, allowing the user to specify a schedule for future automatic orders. The method involves analyzing image input, purchase history data, and patterns of consumption to generate messages and reports for users.
The system outlined in the patent utilizes image recognition techniques and machine learning models to analyze image input and purchase history data to determine consumption patterns and levels for items. Based on this analysis, the system generates messages for users, displaying information such as numerical quantities of purchases over time periods, graphs of consumption patterns, and predicted purchases associated with geographic locations. Additionally, the system can schedule and transmit messages to prompt users to purchase items and can automatically place orders based on these messages. Overall, the patent describes a method and system for automating the ordering process for consumable items based on user behavior and consumption patterns.
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