Patents Assigned to COUPANG, CORP.
  • Patent number: 11699128
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automatic packaging determination comprising memory storing instructions and at least one processor performing steps comprising: receiving an order comprising at least one item; searching at least one data store to determine tags and properties associated with each item; sorting the items into at least one group; for each group: performing an optimization process for packaging the items in the group, by: selecting a data structure representing a first package; iteratively simulating packaging of a largest item of the group into the first package until all items are packaged, wherein if the simulating determines that the items in the group do not fit into the selected package: choosing a larger package, iteratively packing until all items are packed in the larger package; and generating set of instructions for packaging the items into the box; and sending the generated instructions for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Xiaohua Cui, Zhijun Xu, Rubin Zhao
  • Patent number: 11694157
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automatic packaging determination comprising a memory storing instructions and at least one processor performing steps comprising: receiving an order comprising at least one item; searching a data store to determine a tag, volume, and weight associated with each item; sorting the items into groups based on the tags of the items; performing an optimization process for each group of items having the same tag by: creating a data structure representing a first package of the group; iteratively simulating packing a largest remaining item of the group into the first package, wherein if the simulating determines that a threshold is exceeded: creating an additional data structure representing an additional package, and iteratively simulating packing a largest remaining item until all items of the group are packed into a package; and generating at least one list of items for the data structures representing packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: COUPANG CORP.
    Inventors: Xiaohua Cui, Quan Luo, Zhijun Xu, Rubin Zhao
  • Patent number: 11687963
    Abstract: Provided is a method and an electronic apparatus for providing information regarding a discount coupon to be applied to an item, which a user wishes to purchase in an online store, using an algorithm selected based on at least one of a number of items, a number of discount coupons, and a sum of the number of the items and the number of discount coupons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Seok Hyun Kim, Amit Grover
  • Patent number: 11688028
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for efficient box packing and visualization. One method comprises receiving, from a remote system, an order comprising at least one item; searching at least one data store to determine dimensions associated with the at least one item; and modifying dimensions of at least one largest item of the order using a factor. The method may further comprise selecting a data structure representing a first package, the data structure comprising a size of the first package; iteratively simulating packing the items into the first package based on the modified dimensions, until all items are packed in the selected package; and generating at least one set of instructions for packing the items into the selected package. The method may further comprise sending the generated instructions to a second system for display, the instructions including at least one item identifier and one package identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang, Corp.
    Inventors: Xiaohua Cui, Rubin Zhao
  • Patent number: 11681972
    Abstract: A system for centralized status monitoring in a multidomain network. The system includes at least one processor and at least one memory device storing instructions that when executed configure the processor to perform operations. The operations include establishing connections with domains, receiving a first request from a first domain to initiate a monitoring operation, and generating a new entry in a status table stored in a first database. The operations also may include receiving a second request from the second domain to update the monitoring operation and, in response to receiving the second request, updating the new entry in the status table by modifying the status field. The operations may also include applying a monitor operation in response to receiving a third request from a monitoring engine and generating an alert comprising entries in the status table in which the status field matches the category status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: COUPANG CORP.
    Inventors: Subrahmanya Pramod Nanduri, Shuyun McMaster, Darin Miller, Kenny Shi
  • Patent number: 11681701
    Abstract: A system for reducing database query latency, the system comprising: a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving data reflecting performance of a role on a virtual server; identifying tokens associated with terms in the received data; mapping an index comprising the tokens and the terms; storing the mapped index in a first database; storing a key-value pair in a second database, the key corresponding to the mapped index, and the value corresponding to a portion of the received data; receiving a query; optimizing the query to reduce query processing time; constructing a search key based on results obtained by running the optimized query against the first database; retrieving a result value from the second database corresponding to the search key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Sung Ho Choi, Seong Jin Kim
  • Patent number: 11683417
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include computer-implemented systems and methods for routing incoming customer requests or inquiries in a customer service center. The system may include at least one processor configured to execute instructions to perform steps. The steps may include receiving a plurality of incoming customer calls and a plurality of incoming customer chat sessions. The steps may include blending the received plurality of customer calls and the received plurality of customer chat sessions into a total queue for presentation to at least one user device. The steps may additionally include determining a respective priority for each of the blended plurality of customer calls and the blended plurality of customer chat sessions and sending, based on the determined priority, to the at least one user device at least one of the blended plurality of customer calls or the blended plurality of customer chat sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Dae Sung Kang, Myung Sun Cha
  • Patent number: 11681981
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system for delivery scheduling from a fulfillment center. The system includes a memory storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include maintaining a first data structure representing a fulfillment center, where the data structure has elements representing portions of the fulfillment center the portions are associated with a plurality of physical locations and a cutoff time. The operations may also include maintaining a second data structure including a mapping between physical locations and product identifiers, receiving a request to provide a delivery time estimate, searching the second data structure to identify at least one physical location associated with the requested product, searching the first data structure to determine cutoff times associated with each of the at least one physical location, and returning, responsive to the request, a fast cutoff time selected from the cutoff times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Erik Rehn, Hyun Sik Eugene Minh, Yoo Suk Kim
  • Publication number: 20230185621
    Abstract: A method for optimizing computer implemented tasks includes receiving, at a server from a user interface, a request to complete a computer implemented task. The method also includes determining whether to send the request to a first computer system or a second, cloud-based computer system, the determination based on (i) an estimated hardware requirement necessary to the complete the computer implemented task, (ii) a latency requirement of the computer implemented task, (iii) a hardware capacity of the first computer system, and (iv) an estimated financial cost of using the second, cloud-based computer system for the computer implemented task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Rajorshi SEN, Beoumsuk KIM, Thimma Reddy KALVA, Hara Rama Krishna KETHA, Narendra PARIHAR
  • Patent number: 11676100
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a controlling method of an electronic apparatus for managing carrying-out from a fulfillment center, the controlling method including acquiring carrying-out request information related to items placed in a fulfillment center, generating pieces of carrying-out information according to vendors based on the acquired carrying-out request information, providing at least one of the pieces of generated carrying-out information to a terminal, receiving carrying-out processing response information from the terminal in response to the provided piece of carrying-out information, and generating state information of items corresponding to the carrying-out processing response information is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Ji Won Hwang, Woo Jung Park, Gyeong Hwa Lee, Dae Yong Jang
  • Patent number: 11678194
    Abstract: A method performed by an electronic apparatus to provide information associated with activation of a portable terminal according to various embodiments includes acquiring order information associated with the portable terminal, acquiring information associated with delivery of the portable terminal corresponding to the order information from a server, and, based on the order information and the information associated with the delivery of the portable terminal, providing the information associated with the activation of the portable terminal, and the information associated with the activation comprises information on whether the portable terminal has been shipped out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Cho Rong Kim, Jung Hun Lee, Min Jung Lee, Han Sol Kim, Young Jin Kim, Chang Hyun Park, Sang Won Seo, Hye Jin Kim, So Yeon Son, Mi Seon Lim, Yoo Jin Yang, Yoo Jeong Jo
  • Patent number: 11669916
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for tracking online communities. One method includes at a first time, sorting the plurality of users by: determining that a group of the plurality of users belongs to a community, wherein the community has a community identification of zero; labeling each user in the group with the community identification of zero; labeling each user in the group with an algorithm identification, wherein the algorithm identification is associated with the community; determining that that one user of the group is a core user; and increasing the community identification counter by one; repeat the sorting until each user of the plurality of users is labeled with a community identification and an algorithm identification; and generate a community dynamics analysis based on the sorting of the plurality of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Xiao Lu, Yonghui Chen
  • Patent number: 11667470
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for stowing products, comprising a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a tote identifier associated with a tote containing at least one product for stowing, predict, based on the tote identifier, a location for stowing the product, and provide a location recommendation for stowing the product based on the predicted location. The processor is configured to receive a product identifier, a location identifier, and a quantity of the product to be stowed. The processor is configured to modify a database to assign the location identifier and the quantity to the product identifier, receive a notification of a stowing error associated with the tote identifier, modify the database to assign the stowing error to the tote identifier, and automatically report the stowing error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: COUPANG CORP.
    Inventors: Gyoungseok Lee, Ji Eun Kim, Sun Young Hong, Da Young Kim, Kyungtae Kang
  • Patent number: 11667454
    Abstract: Provided is a packaging cooler box for delivery, comprising a bottom portion to form a lower surface upon conversion into a box mode, a plurality of sidewall portions configured to connect with the bottom portion, a lid portion configured to connect with one of the sidewall portions, and to face said bottom portion upon conversion into the box mode, a crease portion formed along the edge of the bottom portion so that the sidewall portions can stand upright, joint portions configured to join said sidewall portions, to be folded to face itself and to be in close contact with the sidewall portions, upon conversion into the box mode, and easy adhesive portions provided in said joint portions and sidewall portions to maintain the box shape upon conversion into the box mode from a single plane consisting of said bottom portion, sidewall portions, said lid portion and joint portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventor: Yoon Hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 11665257
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system for eliminating perpetual application programming interface (API) calls to minimize resource drain. The system may comprise: at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may comprise: monitoring a dynamic list of one or more API calls, wherein the dynamic list is configured to vary in length; identifying a subset of the API calls that remain in the dynamic list through a number of the process cycles over a first threshold; querying one or more network databases to verify that the subset of the API calls have not been resolved; determining costs of dismissing the subset of the API calls; dismissing the API calls with costs less than a second threshold; and transmitting a notification API call to one or more user devices corresponding to the dismissed API calls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventor: Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11657363
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computerized method for assigning items to pickers including: determining a priority of an ordered item; inserting the item into an ordered data structure based on the priority of the item; iteratively, for items in the ordered data structure: determining an item physical location corresponding to a first unassigned item in the ordered data structure; determining a plurality of picker physical locations corresponding to locations of user devices of pickers; calculating a plurality of distances between the item physical location and picker physical locations among the plurality of picker physical locations; assigning the first unassigned item by: identifying a closest picker corresponding to a shortest distance of the plurality of distances; selecting the identified picker; correlating the first unassigned item with the selected picker in a data structure; and sending information of the item and physical location to the user device of the picker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Sung Jin Park, Chang Geun Jin, Lianxi Bai, Seon Sook Hong, Kyeong Suk Jin, Eung Soo Lee, Woong Kim, Xiufang Zhu, Zhongnan Li, Leming Lv, Jaehyun Kim, Yong-Cho Hwang, Erik Rehn
  • Patent number: 11657403
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods related to managing inventory by validating and returning fresh items for use with a user interface in a fulfillment center. A method for managing inventory comprises receiving, from a mobile device associated with a non-manager, a defect quantity associated with a fresh item, wherein the defect quantity is determined by an acceptability standard retrieved from a database, and storing an inspection task for validating the fresh item by at least one manager if the defect quantity is over a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Hyeona Ha, Jinwon Jeong, SungWoo Kang, Jeong Seok Oh, Sun Young Hong
  • Patent number: 11657412
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for outbound forecasting, comprising receiving an initial distribution of priority values to each fulfillment center (FC) in each region, running a simulation, using a simulation algorithm, of the initial distribution, calculating an outbound capacity utilization value of each FC, determining a number of FCs comprising an outbound capacity utilization value that exceeds a predetermined threshold, feeding the simulation algorithm with the determined number of FCs to generate one or more additional distributions of priority values, generating a FC priority filter comprising an optimal set of priority values based on the one or more additional distributions of priority values, and modifying an allocation of a plurality of SKUs among a plurality of FCs based on the generated FC priority filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Nan Wang, Ke Ma, Christopher Carlson, Bin Gu, Shixian Li
  • Patent number: 11651418
    Abstract: The systems and methods for receiving a user input for a combination of a plurality of object pointers, wherein the object pointers are associated with a corresponding plurality of items located within a first area; retrieving one or more system parameters comprising a current location and a current container; transmitting a request for the combination of the plurality of object pointers, the request comprising the one or more system parameters; receiving the combination of the plurality of object pointers in response to the request; displaying locations of the plurality of items relative to the current location; and processing the plurality of items until a threshold capacity of the current container is reached by receiving input data corresponding to the plurality of object pointers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Sung Jin Park, Chang Geun Jin, Lianxi Bai, Kyung Jae Lee, Chang Hyun Kim, Sang Ho Lee, Sang Hee Ahn, Hyeon Chang Baek, Sang Ho Yim, Seon Sook Hong, Kyeong Suk Jin, Seo Kyoung Leem, Eung Soo Lee
  • Patent number: 11645699
    Abstract: A method of providing information related to a service by an electronic apparatus, which includes acquiring order information for an item list including one or more items, performing an operation for picking work corresponding to the acquired order information, and when picking of all the one or more items included in the item list for the acquired order information is completed, performing an operation for pickup location assignment, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Coupang Corp.
    Inventors: Bo Ra Moon, So Hee Kim, Tae Hoa Lee, Sun Hee Hwang, Jeong Seok Oh, Sang Jin Ko, Sung Jin Park, Sang Hee Ahn, Sang Ho Lee, Se Hwan Chung, Hye Jin Oh, Yeo Joo Yang