Kakao had 15 patents in future of work during Q4 2023. Kakao Corp filed patents for methods and apparatus related to messaging services, including group chat rooms, assistant functions, voice chat rooms, and group video calls. These patents focus on enhancing user experience by providing features such as displaying chat room information, managing messages, creating voice chat rooms, and optimizing views during group video calls. 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 future of work as a theme is 26% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Recent Patents

Application: Apparatus and method for using messenger service of group chat room (Patent ID: US20230421404A1)

The patent filed by Kakao Corp. describes a method for a user terminal to use a messenger service for group chat rooms. The method involves receiving invitation information from a server, displaying chat room information, and providing an interface for deciding whether to participate in the group chat room. The user terminal acquires interaction regarding the decision and displays messages created in the group chat room. The system also determines if the inviting user is a friend, displays different information based on user registration, and manages participation and exit responses efficiently.

The method outlined in the patent claims involves a computer-implemented process for managing group chat rooms in a messenger service. It includes providing participant-related information to user terminals, displaying messages created in the chat room, and updating participant terminals when a user exits the chat room. The system also handles participation notifications, exit notifications, and changes in information based on user responses. Additionally, the method determines if users are friends in the messenger service, enhancing the user experience and interaction within the group chat rooms.

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