Airbnb had four patents in digitalization during Q2 2024. Airbnb Inc filed patents for a flexible listings search system that can perform micro-flexible and super flexible searches, as well as flexible destination searches using fuzzy searches to return broader results. Another patent involves a method for generating listings based on search parameters, extracting features, computing a probability of booking and quality estimate using machine learning models, and ranking listings based on these metrics. GlobalData’s report on Airbnb gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Airbnb had no grants in digitalization as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Flexible listings searches (Patent ID: US20240184792A1)
The patent filed by Airbnb Inc. describes a flexible listings search system that can efficiently handle various types of searches, such as micro-flexible searches and super flexible searches, by using listing arrays to quickly identify and return results. The system can also perform flexible destination searches for different types of accommodations and fuzzy searches to provide broader results for flexible queries. The patent outlines a computer-implemented method that involves receiving flexible category requests for listings, identifying listings with tagged photos corresponding to the request, and displaying these listings with the tagged photos as primary photos in a user interface. Additionally, the method includes features like tagging photos with feature categories, creating new feature categories, and updating displayed listings based on new category requests.
Furthermore, the patent describes a system with processors and memory that can execute operations similar to the computer-implemented method, including tagging photos, receiving geographic parameters for listings, and updating displayed listings based on flexible category requests. The system also allows for the selection of specific listings for display with tagged photos as primary photos. Overall, the patent focuses on a search system that enhances the user experience by efficiently handling flexible searches, displaying listings with relevant photos, and adapting to different category requests and geographic parameters.
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