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Summary

USPTO published patent application US20260099872A1, filed December 24, 2024, covering an interaction method for item distribution in content platforms. The method includes recommending items to users for content distribution, establishing binding relationships between users and item distribution centers, and presenting item links corresponding to content distribution regions upon publication. CPC classifications are G06Q 30/0631 and G06Q 30/0639.

Why this matters

This publication reflects the continued expansion of platform-based recommendation and distribution patents in the content commerce space. Patent application US20260099872A1 covers a method with potential applicability across social commerce, affiliate marketing, and digital item distribution platforms. Competitors in these spaces should review the granted claims once prosecution concludes to assess whether their systems may fall within the scope of the exclusive rights claimed.

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USPTO published a patent application (US20260099872A1) for an interaction method used in content distribution systems. The invention covers recommending items to users for content distribution purposes, establishing binding relationships between users and item distribution centers, and presenting item links when users publish content using selected items. The technical implementation involves a content distribution region-based approach to item linking.

Technology companies operating content distribution platforms, social commerce sites, or digital marketplace applications should monitor this application for potential exclusivity implications. If the patent is granted, competitors developing similar item recommendation and distribution binding features may need to design around the claims or seek licensing. The G06Q 30/0631 and G06Q 30/0639 classifications indicate primary relevance to electronic commerce and digital content monetization platforms.

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INTERACTION METHOD, INTERACTION APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Application US20260099872A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026

Inventors

Heng HUANG, Baopeng Zhang, Jingyi Zhou, Yuhang Liu, Yang Li, Yongkai Zhang, Siqi Wu

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an interaction method, an interaction apparatus, an electronic device, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium, and relates to the technical field of Internet. The interaction method includes: recommending items to a user for content distribution by the user; for an item selected by the user, establishing a binding relationship between the user and a same item of an item distribution center of a content distribution region; and in response to the user publishing content by using the selected item, presenting, for the selected item, an item link corresponding to the content distribution region.

CPC Classifications

G06Q 30/0631 G06Q 30/0639

Filing Date

2024-12-24

Application No.

19001238

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USPTO
Published
April 9th, 2026
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Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260099872A1

Who this affects

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Technology companies Manufacturers
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Patent filing IP licensing
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

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Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Consumer Finance Data Privacy

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