Uber wants to know where you're going and what you'll order before you do
. Whether the technology sounds chilling or convenient, a service like this could make Uber a lot of money.
According to a US patent application filed on April 20, Uber wants to patent the ability to predict when users need a ride or meal delivered based on their sensor, app usage, and profile data. Then, Uber could match a driver with that job, invite them to the request, and tell them where they need to be.
So if you commute to your office every Wednesday morning or order ramen for dinner on Thursdays, Uber would anticipate those habits and have a driver ready for your request. In the filing, this function is called pre-request matching. There are several iterations in which Uber could provide drivers with a user's exact location or a general pickup area.
This forecasting tech is just one way Uber uses artificial intelligence to personalize and improve user experience. For example, the app currently uses AI to predict arrival and delivery times, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told
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