Amazon Technologies Inc

How Computers Find Similar Text Using Compact Data Structures

This patent describes a method for efficiently identifying similar text records, like documents or product reviews, by using special compact data structures that store text terms probabilistically and then analyzing them with machine learning.

How Databases Keep Read-Only Copies Up-to-Date

Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for efficiently updating read-only copies of a distributed database by sending specific change notifications, ensuring read-only nodes show accurate data.

How Amazon Delivers Content Faster Using Local Servers

Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for breaking down digital content into smaller pieces and storing them on servers located near users to speed up downloads and reduce network traffic.

How CDNs Use Client-Side Code to Speed Up Web Downloads

Amazon's patent on using client-side code like JavaScript to dynamically rewrite website links so they point directly to the fastest content delivery server, bypassing traditional DNS routing bottlenecks.

How Amazon Optimizes Website Loading Speeds by Managing Domain Requests

A system that tests different ways to distribute website resources across multiple domains to find the fastest way to load a webpage for users.

How Amazon Optimizes Where to Store Products to Avoid Stockouts

A mathematical method for deciding how many items to stock in different warehouses to minimize the cost of running out of products.

How Software Automatically Translates Database Queries for Different Storage Systems

A system that intercepts database queries written for traditional relational databases and automatically translates them to work with non-relational databases, allowing developers to switch storage systems without rewriting their application code.

How Amazon Tracks Warehouse Workers' Hands Using Radio Waves

A system that uses radio frequency signals to track the exact 3D position of a warehouse worker's hand to ensure they pick or place items in the correct bins.

How Servers Prepare Web Pages for You to Read Offline

A method for a remote server to process a website in two different ways simultaneously: one for live viewing and one optimized for later offline access.

How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks

A system that lets website owners use a single button in their storage dashboard to automatically distribute their files across a global network of servers for faster loading.

How to Buy Digital Media Once and Get Multiple Formats

A system that lets you pay for a digital file once and download it in different formats from various providers without paying again.

How Amazon Created a Marketplace for Recommendation Algorithms

A system that lets website owners rent recommendation algorithms from third-party developers, with a built-in payment structure that rewards developers based on how well their algorithms perform.

How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks

A system where a cloud storage provider detects when a website's files need faster delivery and automatically handles the setup with a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for the user.

How to Make Artificial Intelligence Explain Its Own Decisions

A system that helps complex machine learning models explain why they made a specific decision by turning their data into simple, readable rules.