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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2019
Rakuten Group, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Thomas A. Gerace, Boston, MA (US);
Russell G. Barbour, Natick, MA (US);
RAKUTEN GROUP, INC., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a global network of computers, a method ad system of profiling a user for targeting advertisements is disclosed. The method and system obtains and/or infers demographic information from end-users using on-line means. The invention next monitors end user activity and determines keywords therefrom. The system and method profiles an end user as a function of the determined end-user activity keywords and obtained/inferred end-user demographic information. Profiles of end-users are matched against targeted profiles of advertisements which are defined by the respective advertisers. This results in targeting advertisements to end-users based on end user profiles. Advertisers bid for advertisement placement with the system. In some embodiments, the system employs Vickrey auction type bidding. Using observed user behavior and the auction results, ads are prioritized for selection and viewing placement in a manner that provides the greatest potential value to the system.