18519794. GENERATING REPLACEMENT QUERIES FOR ALTERNATE LISTINGS WITH DESIRED ITEM ATTRIBUTES simplified abstract (eBay Inc.)

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GENERATING REPLACEMENT QUERIES FOR ALTERNATE LISTINGS WITH DESIRED ITEM ATTRIBUTES

Organization Name

eBay Inc.

Inventor(s)

Vipul Bahety of Sunnyvale CA (US)

GENERATING REPLACEMENT QUERIES FOR ALTERNATE LISTINGS WITH DESIRED ITEM ATTRIBUTES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18519794 titled 'GENERATING REPLACEMENT QUERIES FOR ALTERNATE LISTINGS WITH DESIRED ITEM ATTRIBUTES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a system where a server receives a query from a user account, but the initial query value is rejected. The server then identifies a second item listed by a different user account with a shared attribute with the first item, and provides a replacement query to the second user account.

  • The server receives an initial query with a rejected query value from a user account.
  • The server identifies a second item with a shared attribute with the first item.
  • A replacement query is provided to a different user account.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in e-commerce platforms to improve search results and recommendations for users based on shared attributes between items.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of rejected query values by substituting them with relevant items that share common attributes.

Benefits

- Enhanced user experience by providing more relevant search results. - Increased user engagement and satisfaction with the platform.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing search algorithms in e-commerce platforms for better user experience and increased sales.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of collaborative filtering algorithms in recommendation systems to suggest items based on shared attributes.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system ensure data privacy and security for user accounts?

The article does not address the specific measures taken to protect user data and ensure secure transactions within the system.

What is the scalability of the system in handling a large number of user queries and responses?

The article does not provide information on how the system can scale to accommodate a high volume of user interactions and data processing.


Original Abstract Submitted

A server receives an initial query that identifies a first item listed by a first user account and an initial query value for the first item. The server provides the initial query to a first computing device associated with the first user account and receives a first response to the initial query from the first computing device. The first response indicates a rejection of the initial query value. In response to the rejection, the server identifies a second item listed by a second user account. The second item includes a shared attribute with the first item. The server substitutes the initial query with a replacement query that identifies the second item and the initial query value for the first item. The replacement query is provided to a second computing device associated with the second user account.