What is eBay Image Search? eBay Image Search Review

introduce

The Image Search feature allows consumers to find products that they don't know how to describe in words. Through the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning, consumers can use product images to search for corresponding products and their sellers. According to the company, the image search takes into account all of eBay's more than 1 billion listings. The image search feature is available for Android and iOS.

Operation process

1. Click "See it" to find the product you like.

2. Click "Snap it" and take a photo in the app to find the product.

3. Click "Shop it" and eBay will display sellers of similar products and the items they sell.

develop

At the end of October 2017, eBay launched two AI-powered visual search tools, “Find It On eBay” and “Image Search”.

On July 9, 2018, eBay UK launched the Image Search feature.

evaluate

Image Search will have a huge impact on both physical and digital retailers, forcing them to either offer products that can’t be found online or to offer better prices. Either way, it will benefit customers.

question

1. Currently, the visual search function has not been effectively integrated with other big data information, resulting in users often being unable to effectively obtain the exact information about the products they want to know;

2. Many e-commerce platforms have a limited variety of items, and the types of items sold in online stores are far less abundant than those in physical stores. Therefore, even if you obtain the information, you cannot purchase it on the online platform.

Related

In 2010, eBay acquired image recognition company Corrigon in the hope of acquiring its visual search technology.

In October 2011, former eBay CEO John Donahoe announced that the company planned to launch image recognition software on mobile devices by the end of the year.

In 2016, eBay also acquired Sweden's Expertmaker and Israel's SalesPredict to bolster its AI technology, machine learning and data analysis capabilities (part of its big data structure).

References

• 1. eBay magic tool helps you solve problems! : Sina Finance [cited on 2018-02-19]