Personalized Banner Image Generation via Reinforcement Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current online banner images are often pre-defined and fail to capture users' attention, as they may not accurately represent the products searched for, leading to low click rates and conversion rates, and conventional user interfaces are inefficient on small screens, requiring users to navigate through multiple layers to find relevant information.

Innovation Solution

A machine learning system generates personalized banner images based on user behavior and preferences by iteratively updating data representations and modifying banner features using reinforcement learning algorithms, optimizing click rates and conversion rates, and improving user interface efficiency by presenting relevant information directly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If pre-defined banner images are used, then device complexity is reduced, but user engagement and click rates deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates and optimizes personalized banner images using machine learning algorithms without requiring manual intervention. The machine learning model continuously learns from user behavior data and autonomously adjusts banner characteristics to maximize engagement, eliminating the need for manual banner creation while maintaining high user relevance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes multiple parameters of banner images including visual elements, layout configurations, and content selections based on real-time user profile data. By adjusting these parameters through machine learning optimization, the system creates highly personalized banners that adapt to individual user preferences without increasing operational complexity for users

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If stock images are used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but relevance to user interests deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebanner relevanceVSAvoidimage accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static pre-defined images to dynamic image generation where banners are created in real-time based on current user profiles and interests. The machine learning model continuously updates user representations and generates corresponding personalized images, ensuring both high relevance to user interests and accuracy in representing searched products

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using generic stock images, the system creates customized banner images that copy and adapt visual characteristics from actual product images and user preferences. The machine learning model generates new images that accurately represent the specific products users are interested in, combining the precision of actual product representation with the adaptability of personalization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If conventional user interface is used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but information retrieval efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation retrieval efficiencyVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by proactively presenting personalized banner images and relevant information directly to users based on their search history and preferences, rather than requiring users to manually search through multiple layers. The machine learning model anticipates user needs and pre-positions relevant content, significantly improving information retrieval efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and presents only the most relevant information and products based on user profiles and search behavior, removing unnecessary navigation layers and distractions. By extracting and displaying only what is most pertinent to each user, the interface becomes more efficient without requiring complex multi-layer navigation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS12086840B2Generating personalized banner images using machine learning
Publication Date: 2024.09.10 EBAY INC
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AI summary

A machine is configured to generate in real time personalized online banner images for users based on data pertaining to user behavior in relation to an image of a product. For example, the machine receives a user selection indicating one or more data features associated with the user. The one or more data features include a data feature pertaining to user behavior in relation to an image of a product. The machine generates, using a machine learning algorithm, a data representation of the machine learning algorithm based on the one or more data features including the data feature pertaining to user behavior in relation to the image of the product. The data representation includes one or more data features pertaining to one or more characteristics of online banner images. The machine generates an online banner image for the user based on the data representation.