Carvana’s patented booth design for photographing or inspecting vehicles features walls with specific angles and lighting to reduce background flare. This innovation allows for clear images of interior compartments. GlobalData’s report on Carvana gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Carvana, Virtual try-ons was a key innovation area identified from patents. Carvana's grant share as of February 2024 was 80%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for a booth to photograph or inspect vehicles
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11892757B2) describes a unique booth designed for photographing or inspecting vehicles. The booth consists of walls that form a planar stage, with each wall having two portions at different angles to direct light towards the vehicle's interior compartments. The lighting source in the booth is strategically positioned to enhance the photographer's ability to capture images without background flare, ensuring clear and detailed photographs of the vehicle's interior.
Additionally, the patent includes methods for providing the booth, incorporating features like movable curtains or doors for access, angled walls for optimal lighting, and a mirrored surface on the stage to display the vehicle's underside. The design aims to create an efficient and effective environment for vehicle photography or inspection, with specific attention to lighting techniques that prevent unwanted reflections or sheen on the vehicle's surface. Overall, the patented booth offers a comprehensive solution for capturing high-quality images of vehicles, enhancing the visual representation of interior compartments and exterior features for various purposes such as marketing, documentation, or analysis.
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