Kia had 15 patents in ecommerce during Q1 2024. The first patent describes a vehicle recommendation system that determines user tendencies and trim preferences to recommend vehicles within the user’s budget. It matches vehicles based on user preferences and price index, aiming to recommend suitable purchase options.
The second patent outlines a power sharing method for vehicles, where one vehicle can charge another authenticated vehicle through a cable connection. It involves communication with a server to facilitate power sharing and monitor the charging process between the vehicles. GlobalData’s report on Kia gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Kia grant share with ecommerce as a theme is 46% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Vehicle recommendation system (Patent ID: US20240046331A1)
The patent filed by Kia Corp describes a vehicle recommendation system that determines user tendencies and trim tendencies based on responses to tests, calculates price indexes for vehicles based on user budgets, and matches vehicles to user tendencies and budgets. The system uses various indexes and calculators to determine candidate vehicles suitable for recommendation to users based on matching indexes and other factors such as passenger capacity and camping suitability. Additionally, the system includes a car master selector to identify suitable car dealers for the recommended vehicles based on user preferences, location, and customer evaluations.
The vehicle recommendation system by Kia Corp is a comprehensive tool that not only matches users with suitable vehicles based on their tendencies and budgets but also selects appropriate car dealers based on user preferences, location, and customer evaluations. The system utilizes various indexes, calculators, and selectors to ensure a tailored recommendation process for users, enhancing the overall car purchasing experience. Additionally, the system includes features for fee calculation and reduction based on service linkage ratios, providing a transparent and cost-effective process for users interacting with the final car master.
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