Kakao had 30 patents in digitalization during Q4 2023. Kakao Corp filed patents for a messaging service method involving immediate sharing of search results and a system for efficient database architecture for individualized time management. The messaging service method includes generating rendering information of search result pages as messages, while the database architecture allows for quick data processing and efficient database management even with increased users and content by mapping between tables based on base content and quasi-free sub-contents. GlobalData’s report on Kakao gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Kakao grant share with digitalization as a theme is 46% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

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Application: Method and apparatus for messaging service (Patent ID: US20230367831A1)

The patent filed by Kakao Corp. discloses a method and apparatus for a messaging service that involves operating a search server interlinked with the messaging service. The method includes receiving an immediate sharing request for a search result based on a recommended search term provided through a chat interface, obtaining identification and rendering information of the search result page corresponding to the search term, and generating a message with the rendering information to be transmitted through the chat interface. The system allows users to quickly share search results within the messaging platform, enhancing communication efficiency.

The claims detail the specific steps involved in the method, such as receiving the sharing request, determining the search term based on user input, and providing visual content along with a link to the search result page in the message. The search server is designed to interact seamlessly with the messaging service, catering to user preferences by displaying recommended search terms and allowing for easy sharing of search results. Overall, the invention aims to streamline the process of sharing search information within a messaging environment, improving user experience and facilitating information exchange.

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