Airbnb had four patents in ecommerce during Q4 2023. Airbnb Inc filed a patent for a search system that can handle split stays, where a user specifies a multiple-day length of stay parameter that exceeds a minimum threshold. The system generates a combined listing that includes two separate listings to accommodate the user’s request, presenting them in a ranked order along with other matching listings. GlobalData’s report on Airbnb gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Airbnb grant share with ecommerce as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Split stays ranking and matching (Patent ID: US20230368084A1)
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The patent filed by Airbnb Inc. describes a search system that can handle requests for split stays, where a user specifies a multiple-day length of stay parameter that exceeds a minimum length of stay threshold. In response, the system generates a combined listing that includes two portions of the requested stay, presenting it along with other matching listings in a ranked order. The method involves storing listings, receiving user requests, determining threshold transgressions, generating combined listings, and presenting them to users based on their search criteria and stay preferences.
The system further includes methods for identifying matching listings, ensuring inventory availability, and refining search results based on user profiles. It also allows for flexibility in combining listings based on destination categories, availability, and user interactions. The patent details the use of neural networks for generating and ranking combined listings, as well as determining compatibility between listings. Overall, the system aims to provide users with diverse and relevant options for split stays, enhancing their search experience on the platform.
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