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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2024
Filed:
May. 12, 2022
Kayak Software Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Snehal Patel, Carlisle, MA (US);
Gabriel Pelaez, Quincy, MA (US);
Eric Miozza, Taunton, MA (US);
Giorgos Zacharia, Winchester, MA (US);
KAYAK Software Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Approaches to improving mixture queries and booking split stays are described herein. According to some aspects, a user utilizes an exploration tool to search for available lodging. A mixture query is generated based on the stay information received from the user and potential split stays are identified and presented to the user. In some aspects, the split stays are identified based on user-specified split stay criteria, search results are obtained from a local database of 'live' pricing and availability information, and a selected split stay option is booked on behalf of the user. Example split stay criteria includes criteria pertaining to an amenity or characteristic of the available lodgings or the available rooms.