Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Sinopec has applied for a patent for a method and device for predicting gas station sales based on oil price adjustments, indicating a focus on leveraging technology to enhance sales forecasting [1][3] Group 2 - Sinopec, established in 2000, is primarily engaged in oil and gas extraction, with a registered capital of approximately 12.17 billion RMB and has invested in 263 companies [2] - Sinopec (Dalian) Petrochemical Research Institute, founded in 2022, focuses on research and development with a registered capital of approximately 338.46 million RMB and has invested in 1 company [2]