User interface management method and electronic device performing the same
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- COUPANG CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-01
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Abstract
Description
User Interface Management Method and Electronic Device Implementing the Method The present invention relates to a technology for managing a user interface that displays item information in a manner reflecting the preference of a user. Online e-commerce via application programs is being actively utilized. At this time, a server can provide item information using an application program, and a user can order an item based on the provided information. Previously, based on information uploaded by a seller, the same user interface was used to provide information to a plurality of users. At this time, in the existing user interface, the search result, filtering and sorting methods, etc. were determined by the policy of the service provider providing the application program. However, with the upgrade of the service and the increase in the types of information provided, the user interface has undergone complex changes. Among the information provided by such a user interface, there may be information that some users do not seriously consider when ordering. The above information causes inconvenience to users of devices with limited screens such as smartphones. Therefore, if it is possible to manage a customized user interface for each user considering the preference of the user, the usability of the user can be improved, and an increase in sales caused by purchases can also be brought about. Therefore, a technology capable of managing a customized user interface is required, and the customized user interface reflects the preference of the user using the user interface. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The disclosed embodiments aim to disclose a user interface management method and an electronic device implementing the method. The technical problems to be achieved by the present embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems can be inferred according to the following embodiments. [Technical Means for Solving the Problems] According to the first embodiment, the user interface management method may include the following steps: confirming a first user interface provided to a plurality of users using an application program; obtaining setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface; changing the first user interface to a second user interface based on the setting information; and providing information of an item to the specific user using the application program using the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the second user interface may be applied to a terminal selected based on identification information of the terminal in which the specific user inputs the setting information among at least one terminal used by the specific user. According to an embodiment, the second user interface may be applied based on account information corresponding to the specific user, regardless of the identification information of the terminal in which the specific user inputs the setting information. According to an embodiment, the step of changing the first user interface to the second user interface may include the following steps: changing the type of information displayed in the first user interface and the size of the area for displaying the information based on the setting information, thereby updating the first user interface to the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the user interface management method may further include the following steps: confirming the priority of the specific user settings; applying the priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms input by the specific user; and displaying the search results to which the priority is applied through the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the priority may include at least one of sales volume, delivery fee, price, seller ranking, delivery period, and number of reviews. According to an embodiment, the step of applying the priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms input by the specific user may include the following steps: sorting the search results corresponding to the search terms by applying the priority. According to an embodiment, the step of obtaining the setting information may include the following steps: obtaining different information from the backend server in consideration of the setting information. According to an embodiment, the first user interface provided to the plurality of users may be a user interface provided when the mode in which the specific user uses the application corresponds to the mode in which the plurality of users use the application. According to an embodiment, the user interface management method may further include the following steps: sharing the second user interface with users different from the specific user. According to an embodiment, the step of changing the first user interface to the second user interface may include the following steps: adaptively changing the first user interface to the second user interface in consideration of the current location of the terminal used by the specific user. According to an embodiment, the step of adaptively changing the first user interface to the second user interface in consideration of the current location of the terminal used by the specific user may include the following steps: reflecting the setting information corresponding to the current location among the setting information preset by the specific user for each of the plurality of locations, thereby changing the first user interface to the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the second user interface may be applied to the search detail page and the search result page included in the application based on the setting information. According to the second embodiment, the electronic device may include a communication unit, a memory, and a controller. The controller is configured to: confirm a first user interface provided to a plurality of users using an application; obtain setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface; change the first user interface to a second user interface based on the setting information; and provide information about an item to the specific user using the application by using the second user interface. According to the third embodiment, a computer-readable recording medium includes a non-transitory recording medium that records a program for executing the above method in a computer. Specific matters of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings. [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, a customized second user interface can be provided to a plurality of users in consideration of the user's preference, rather than the same first user interface. Therefore, the usability of the user's application can be further improved, thereby increasing service satisfaction. At this time, the user can set priorities for the search results presented by the second user interface, and the search results can be sorted in consideration of the priorities. Also, the size and position of the layout of the user interface can be adjusted in consideration of the user's preference. Also, guiding information can be provided to the user, and various matters of the user interface can be adjusted accordingly. Also, not only can the user interfaces of other users with similar patterns to the user be recommended, but the user interface created by oneself can also be shared with other users. Also, a customized user interface can be provided according to the situation in consideration of at least one of the user's location and time. The effects of the invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and those of ordinary skill in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned according to the description of the patent application scope of the invention. The terms used in the embodiments are as much as possible the commonly used general terms currently widely used in consideration of the functions in the present invention, but may vary due to the intention or precedent of those skilled in the art, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Also, in specific cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, the meaning thereof is described in detail in the corresponding description part. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply based on the name of the terms. Throughout the specification, when a certain part is described as "including" a certain component, unless otherwise specifically stated to the contrary, it means that other components can be further included, rather than excluding other components. Also, terms such as "~ unit" and "~ module" described in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which can be implemented by hardware or software, or by a combination of hardware and software. The expression "at least one of a, b, and c" described throughout the specification may include "a alone", "b alone", "c alone", "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a, b, and c all three". The "terminal" mentioned below can be implemented by a computer or a portable terminal, which can be connected to a server or other terminals through a network. Here, the computer can include, for example, a notebook computer equipped with a web browser, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, etc. The portable terminal, as a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, can include, for example, communication terminals such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), etc., and all types of handheld wireless communication devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those with common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement it. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a system of an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the system may include an electronic device 10, terminals 20, 30, 40, and a network 50. The system shown in FIG. 1 only shows the components related to this embodiment. Therefore, those with common knowledge in the technical field related to this embodiment can understand that, in addition to the components shown in FIG. 1, other general components may further be included. The electronic device 10 can communicate with terminals 20, 30, and 40 within the network 50. The network 50 includes a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a Value Added Network (VAN), a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, and combinations thereof. The network is a comprehensive data communication network that enables the main bodies of the networks shown in FIG. 1 to communicate smoothly with each other, and can include a wired Internet, a wireless Internet, and a mobile wireless communication network. Wireless communication can include, for example, Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, Zigbee, Wi-Fi Direct (WFD), ultra wideband (UWB), infrared data association (IrDA), Near Field Communication (NFC), etc., but is not limited thereto. To sell items to purchasers, the electronic device 10 can provide all information related to the items and can be included in a server that provides information related to the items. At this time, the terminals 20, 30, and 40 can correspond to the terminals used by each purchaser to purchase items. For example, the terminal 20 is the terminal used by purchaser 1; the terminal 30 is the terminal used by purchaser 2; the terminal 40 is the terminal used by purchaser 3. In addition, each purchaser can use their respective terminals. The electronic device 10 can provide application programs for providing information to the terminals 20, 30, and 40. The terminals 20, 30, and 40 are the terminals used by each purchaser. Each purchaser can use the information provided by the electronic device 10 through the terminals 20, 30, and 40 to search for items, thereby being able to purchase suitable items. At this time, the electronic device 10 can analyze the usage patterns of purchasers using the application programs based on various tests, and can default to using a user interface suitable for multiple purchasers based on the analysis results to provide item information. However, some purchasers may not prefer the default provided user interface. Therefore, when purchasers can modify the setting status of the user interface according to their own preferences, the customized user interface more suitable for the purchasers can be used to increase the purchasers' trust in the service or the purchase rate. Hereinafter, the specific actions implemented during the process of purchasers modifying the setting status of the user interface are described. FIGS. 2a to 2c are diagrams for explaining the modification of the user interface in an embodiment. Referring to Figure 2a, it is a user interface that is default provided to multiple users who utilize the application. A user interface including information suitable for multiple purchasers can be default provided based on the result of analysis, which is obtained by analyzing the purchase and utilization patterns of purchasers who utilize the application based on various tests. For example, the positions, sizes, types of information displayed, etc. of regions 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207 can be determined in a manner that reflects the results of various tests. Specifically, a purchaser can input a search term in region 201 of the user interface displayed on the terminal they use. For example, when the purchaser inputs the search term "refrigerator" in region 201, the application can display search results related to "refrigerator" through the user interface. At this time, the purchaser can modify the position and size of region 201 considering the purchaser's preference degree. If the purchaser selects region 202, information on items applicable to "rocket delivery" can be displayed only through the user interface. "Rocket delivery" is a delivery service that is faster than ordinary delivery. The delivery service that is faster than ordinary delivery, namely "rocket delivery", is not applicable to all items, but only to the delivery service of items that meet specific conditions. The purchaser can change the setting state of the user interface when they hope to default select "rocket delivery" in region 202, and thereafter a user interface with "rocket delivery" default checked can be provided. Therefore, when the purchaser inputs a search term to conduct a search, search results including only items to which "rocket delivery" is applied can be displayed. Also, the purchaser can select a filtering method through region 203 to display only search results including items filtered out from multiple items corresponding to the search term according to the selected filtering method. The preset filtering method will vary according to the search term input by the purchaser in region 201. For example, for the search term "refrigerator", filtering methods can be preset according to brand, number of doors, capacity, energy efficiency, type, and price. If level 1 is selected in terms of energy efficiency, only items that meet level 1 energy efficiency can be filtered out from the items corresponding to the search term "refrigerator" and displayed as search results. If the search term "mobile phone" different from the search term "refrigerator" is input, the communication company, storage capacity, and model preset in the corresponding manner can be displayed using the filtering method. At this time, compared with displaying all filtering methods, the purchaser may expect to display only some of the preferred filtering methods (for example, price, brand), so the setting state of the user interface can be changed for region 203, and thereafter only some of the preferred filtering methods (for example, price, brand) can be displayed. Also, the purchaser can select a sorting method through area 204, and the search results obtained by sorting the plural items filtered according to the selected sorting method can be displayed. Regardless of what search terms the purchaser enters in area 201, the sorting method can be set in the same way. For example, regardless of whether the search terms are "refrigerator" or "mobile phone", the sorting methods can all be the same, such as ranking, low price, sales volume, number of comments, etc. At this time, low price can be a method of sorting the plural items filtered in ascending order of price; sales volume can be a method of sorting the plural items filtered in descending order of sales volume; the number of comments can be a method of sorting the plural items after filtering in descending order of the number of comments by the purchaser. In addition to the above sorting methods, various sorting methods can also be set in advance. At this time, when the purchaser only uses a partial sorting method they prefer (for example, sales volume ranking, number of comments), without showing all sorting methods, the purchaser can change the setting state of the user interface for area 204, and only show a partial sorting method they prefer thereafter. Also, the purchaser can, through areas 205 and 206, correct the types of information displayed for the items and the size of the area for displaying the information. As the default provided user interface, Figure 2a can display the information preset for each item. For example, through area 205, information related to the photo corresponding to item X, the name of item X, color, installation method, identification number, discount rate, discount period, price, delivery period, comments, and coupons can be displayed. Also, through area 206, information related to the photo corresponding to item Y, the name of item Y, color, installation method, identification number, discount rate, discount period, price, delivery period, comments, and coupons can be displayed. Area 207 can display icons related to the control of the terminal used by the purchaser. If the purchaser changes the setting state of the user interface for the position of the icons displayed in area 207, the icons can then be displayed at the preferred position. Referring to Figure 2b, the user interface of Figure 2a is a user interface changed according to the purchaser's preference degree. For example, different from Figure 2a, only the filtering methods expected by the purchaser can be displayed in area 211, and only the sorting methods expected by the purchaser can be displayed in area 212. Also, different from Figure 2a, only the information on the name, capacity, price, and comments of item A expected by the purchaser can be displayed in area 213, and only the information on the name, capacity, price, and comments of item B expected by the purchaser can be displayed in area 214. Referring to Figure 2c, the user interface of Figure 2b is a user interface changed by the purchaser's preference degree. For example, the method of displaying information in areas 222 and 223 by checking area 221 can be different from the method of displaying information in areas 213 and 214 of Figure 2b. According to an embodiment, when the user interface shown in FIG. 2a is the default provided to a plurality of purchasers, some purchasers do not expect to display more information on a limited display (e.g., a mobile phone screen), and the user interface can be changed as shown in FIGS. 2b and 2c. At this time, the electronic device can process the retrieved information to adapt to the changed user interface and transmit it to the terminal. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the correction of information displayed in the user interface according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, the screen 310 may correspond to the case of displaying all the information related to an item. For example, in the user interface, the image of item X can be displayed in the area 311, and the Badge Group corresponding to item X can be displayed in the area 312. The Badge Group can be displayed when it corresponds to a pre-set badge for the item, and if not, the corresponding badge may not be displayed. For example, a reservation badge can be displayed when the item has not been sold yet but pre-orders are accepted. Also, in the user interface, the information set as the representative information of item X can be displayed in the area 313. For example, as shown in the area 313, when the brand, name, capacity, and quantity of the item are set as the representative information of item X, the corresponding information can be displayed. At this time, the representative information varies according to the item. Also, in the user interface, the information related to the price of item X can be displayed in the area 314. For example, as shown in the area 314, the information related to prices such as the discounted price, discount rate, price per unit capacity, etc. can be displayed. Also, in the user interface, the scheduled delivery information of item X can be displayed in the area 315, the out-of-stock item information can be displayed in the area 316, the reservation end information can be displayed in the area 317, the review information can be displayed in the area 318, and the discount and accumulation information can be displayed in the area 319. For reference, in the screen 310, the positions of the information recorded in the areas 311 to 319 and the sizes of the displayed areas are not fixed but variable. For example, the position of the area 311 displaying the image of item X can be changed to another position by the user of the terminal, and at this time, the size of the image can also be adjusted variably. However, as shown in the screen 310, when all the information of the item is displayed on a limited display such as a mobile phone screen, some purchasers may feel inconvenient due to the excessive information displayed on the limited display. Therefore, the purchaser can correct the information displayed in the user interface. As an example, as shown in Screen 320, the purchaser can change the user interface to display an image of an item, information set as representative information of the item, the final price information of the item, and delivery information. At this time, the final price information of the item is the information on the final price paid by the purchaser after applying the discount rate. As another example, as shown in Screen 330, among the information described in Screen 310, the remaining information except the out-of-stock information shown in Region 316 and the information on the end of reservation shown in Region 317 can be displayed. That is, the purchaser can modify the user interface to display only the information that is mainly considered when purchasing an item by oneself. Screens 320 and 330 are only examples of the changed interfaces, and the interface can be changed into various types. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the priorities set by a purchaser according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 4, an example of the priorities set by the purchaser can be confirmed. At this time, based on the priorities, the search result list corresponding to the search term can be sorted. That is, applying the priorities and in the determined order, a plurality of items corresponding to the search term input by the purchaser are displayed in the user interface. For example, among Items 1 to 1000 corresponding to the search term "refrigerator" input by the purchaser, the priorities can be applied and they can be displayed in the user interface in the determined order. If other users set different priorities, Items 1 to 1000 of the same search term can be displayed in a different order. At this time, the priorities can include at least one of sales volume, delivery fee, price, item ranking, seller ranking, delivery period, and number of comments. In addition, various criteria can also be included in the factors for determining the priorities. Here, the seller ranking is a ranking determined based on the evaluation of the purchaser, and the purchaser considers various factors for the sellers selling the same item. The item ranking is a ranking determined after evaluating according to fixed criteria among a plurality of items displayed as search results. As shown in FIG. 4, the purchaser can rate each item. For example, the price item and the sales volume item can each be rated 10 points, the seller ranking item and the item ranking item can each be rated 9 points, the delivery fee item can be rated 8 points, the delivery period item can be rated 7 points, and the number of comments item can be rated 6 points. For example, for Items 1 to 1000 corresponding to the search term "refrigerator", each item can be rated and the display order can be sorted. At this time, regarding the method of considering the priorities in the server, the priorities can be applied to the search results corresponding to the search term and the items can be displayed in the sorted order. For example, the server can extract the search result list and apply the priorities to the search result list for sorting. Or, the priorities can be applied to extract the search results corresponding to the search term. For example, the server can consider the priorities to extract the search results and perform sorting. According to an embodiment, when the purchaser has a record of evaluating a specific seller lower or has a record of evaluating a specific seller higher, the server may also consider the purchaser's record of the seller to filter or sort the above search results. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of applying the setting information of the user interface to a specific terminal of a purchaser, and FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of applying the setting information of the user interface to the account information of a purchaser. Referring to FIG. 5, the purchaser can log in to the application using the account information X. At this time, the purchaser can log in to the application using only one terminal or using multiple terminals. For example, the purchaser can input the account information X into the terminal 510 to log in; can input the account information X into the terminal 520 to log in; can input the account information X into the terminal 530 to log in. That is, the purchaser can log in to the application using multiple terminals. At this time, the terminal 510 can be a smart phone, the terminal 520 can be a PC (Personal Computer), and the terminal 530 can be various devices capable of connecting to an application such as a tablet. The purchaser can input the account information X into the terminal 510 to log in to the application, and can input the setting information of the user interface in consideration of the purchaser's preference. At this time, the setting information input by the purchaser can be managed by matching the identification information of the terminal 510 rather than the account information X, and thereafter, in the terminal 510, information about items can be provided through the user interface changed based on the setting information. At this time, the setting information input by the purchaser can be managed by matching the identification information of the terminal 510 rather than the account information X. That is, a second user interface matching the identification information of the terminal 510 can be provided. However, since the setting information input by the purchaser does not match the identification information of the terminal 520 and the terminal 530, the existing first user interface can be provided in the terminal 520 and the terminal 530. That is, when the setting information input by the purchaser is managed by matching the identification information of the terminal 510 rather than the account information X, the second user interface can be provided only in the terminal 510 and the first user interface can be provided in the other terminals 520 and 530. Referring to FIG. 6, the purchaser can log in to the application using the account information Y. At this time, the purchaser can log in to the application using only one terminal or using multiple terminals. For example, the purchaser can input the account information Y into the terminal 610 to log in; can input the account information 6 into the terminal 620 to log in; can input the account information 6 into the terminal 630 to log in. That is, the purchaser can log in to the application using multiple terminals. At this time, the terminal 610 can be a smart phone, the terminal 620 can be a PC, and the terminal 630 can be various devices capable of connecting to an application such as a tablet. The purchaser can input the account information Y into the terminal 610 to log in to the application, and can input the setting information of the user interface in consideration of the purchaser's preference. At this time, the setting information input by the purchaser can be managed by matching the account information Y instead of the identification information of the terminal 610. Thereafter, in all terminals 610, 620, and 630 logged in to the application by the account information Y, the information of the item can be provided through the user interface changed based on the setting information. At this time, the setting information input by the purchaser can be managed by matching the account information Y instead of the identification information of the terminal 610. That is, even if the purchaser inputs the setting information through the terminal 610, the setting information can be managed by matching the account information Y instead of the identification information of the terminal 610. Therefore, the second user interface can also be provided in the terminal 620 and the terminal 630, and the existing first user interface is not provided. That is, the setting information input by the purchaser is managed by matching the account information Y. Therefore, the second user interface can be provided to the terminals 610, 620, and 630 logged in by the account information Y, not only to the terminal 610. Therefore, depending on whether the setting information input by the purchaser is managed by matching the identification information of the terminal or by matching the account information, whether the first user interface or the second user interface is provided to other terminals will also be different. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an editing user interface of an embodiment. FIG. 7 is only an example of the purchaser's editing user interface, and the user interface can also be edited in various other ways. Referring to FIG. 7, the purchaser can edit the user interface through the terminal. The first user interface that is default provided to a plurality of purchasers can be provided to the purchaser. At this time, the first user interface is a user interface set in the server in a manner reflecting various tests. The purchaser can edit the setting state of the first user interface so as to only present the preferred information such as the title, price, delivery fee, etc. The server can provide the following interface: the second user interface that changes the first user interface in a manner reflecting the setting state input by the purchaser. At this time, the area 710 can represent the layout related to the first user interface. The purchaser can change the setting state of the layout of the user interface through the area 710. For example, the purchaser can change the size of the area where the image is displayed in the area 710, or can also change the order of the information displayed in the area 710 by using the drag&drop method. At this time, in order to facilitate the purchaser to edit, guiding information can be provided, so that the purchaser can change the setting state based on the guiding information. For example, even when using the drag-and-drop method, guiding information can also be provided to avoid overlapping display of a plurality of pieces of information. The area 720 may correspond to an area for editing information to be added or deleted for the first user interface. For example, a purchaser may use a drag-and-drop method to move the information selected in the area 720 to the area 710, and the first user interface may display the new information. Or, when the purchaser confirms the information in the area 720, the information confirmed in the area 710 may be displayed. According to an embodiment, considering the display size of the terminal used by the purchaser, the manner of providing the area 710 and the area 720 may also be different. When the size of the display is smaller than the reference size, the area 710 and the area 720 may be displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 7; when it is larger than the reference size, the area 710 and the area 720 may be displayed in a left / right manner different from FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a method for managing a user interface of an electronic device according to an embodiment. In step S810, the electronic device may confirm the first user interface provided to a plurality of users using the application. According to an embodiment, various test results may be reflected and the first user interface may be provided to a plurality of users by default. At this time, the plurality of users may use the first user interface provided in the application to purchase items. According to an embodiment, when the mode used by a specific user for the application corresponds to the mode used by a plurality of users for the application, the first user interface provided for the plurality of users may also be provided to the specific user. For example, the first user interface may be provided to the following users: a plurality of users with the same category of purchased items, a plurality of users in the same age group, a plurality of users with the same category of set interested items, etc. The mode of the specific user may be analyzed and at least one mode matching it may be provided, and the first user interface provided to the plurality of users in the mode selected by the specific user (for example, the mode with the same category of purchased items) may also be provided to the specific user. That is, the first user interfaces of each mode may be different from each other, and the electronic device may provide the first user interface considering the mode. In step S820, the electronic device may obtain the setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface. However, there is a possibility that some of the plurality of users do not prefer the first user interface. Therefore, a specific user among the plurality of users may input the setting information into the terminal to change the setting state for the first user interface. In step S830, the electronic device can change the first user interface to the second user interface based on the setting information. Specifically, a specific user can input setting information for changing the type of information displayed in the first user interface and the size of the area for displaying the information, and the electronic device can change the first user interface to the second user interface based on the setting information. Thereafter, information about the item can be provided to the specific user through the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the first user interface can be changed to the second user interface by adaptively considering the current location of the terminal used by the specific user. The specific user can change the setting information of the first user interface in advance corresponding to a plurality of locations respectively. For example, in the first location (e.g., the company), the first setting information can be changed for the first user interface; in the second location (e.g., home), the second setting information can be changed for the first user interface;... in the Nth location, the Nth setting information can be changed for the first user interface. That is, since information cannot be carefully confirmed in the company, considering this point, the first setting information that only displays the item photo, title, and price can be changed; since information can be carefully confirmed at home, considering this point, the second setting information that displays more information about the item can be changed. Or, the setting information can be set differently so that different filtering methods are applied to each location. Therefore, the terminal used by the specific user can obtain the current location information and can reflect the setting information matching the current location information, thereby changing the first user interface to the second user interface. For example, when the current location of the terminal used by the specific user is confirmed to be the company, the first user interface can be changed to the second user interface in a manner that reflects the first setting information matching the company. For another example, when the location of the terminal used by the specific user is confirmed to be home, the first user interface can be changed to the second user interface in a manner that reflects the second setting information matching the home. According to an embodiment, the first user interface is changed to the second user interface by considering not only the current position but also the time. For example, even if the current position of a specific user is confirmed to be home, different user interfaces can be provided when the current time is within a preset time period, i.e., 23:00 - 24:00, and when it is in other time periods. If an item provided in the application is ordered before 24:00, the item can be delivered before dawn the next day. Generally, there are many cases where users cannot place an order because they miss the time period. Therefore, when a specific user sets a time period in advance, other user interfaces can be provided during the corresponding time period. At this time, during the preset time period, not only can other user interfaces be applied, but weights or other methods can also be used for application. Another example, even if the current position of a specific user is confirmed to be home, different user interfaces can be provided when it is within the time period preset for the specific user as the main time period for ordering items and when it is in other time periods. If a specific user mainly orders items between 21:00 and 23:00 and sets the corresponding time in advance, a user interface reflecting the information set by the specific user can be provided during the corresponding time period. At this time, the second user interface can be applied to the terminal selected based on the identification information of the terminal that sets the information according to the input of the specific user among at least one terminal used by the specific user. Or, the second user interface can be applied based on the account information corresponding to the specific user, regardless of the identification information of the terminal where the specific user inputs the setting information. Regarding this, for detailed content, please refer to the content described in FIGS. 5 and 6. Furthermore, the second user interface can be applied to the search detail page and the search result page included in the application based on the setting information. In addition to the search detail page and the search result page, the application can also include various pages such as a category list page. The second user interface can be restrictively applied to a part of the pages set by the user or can be applied to all pages. For reference, pages such as FIGS. 2a to 2c that display search results corresponding to the search terms input by the purchaser are search result pages, and the page of FIG. 3 that displays detailed information of an item when an item is selected is a search detail page. In step S840, the electronic device can use the second user interface to provide information about the item to a specific user who uses the application. Therefore, the specific user can manage the user interface that provides the information about the item. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can confirm the priority set by the specific user, apply the priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms input by the specific user, and display the search results to which the priority is applied through the second user interface. Specifically, the electronic device can apply the priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms and sort the above search results, or apply the priority from the beginning to extract the search results corresponding to the search terms. At this time, regarding the priority, the content described in FIG. 4 can be applied. According to an embodiment, the second user interface can be shared with users different from a specific user. Specifically, the second user interface set by a specific user can be shared with other users, so that other users can also use the corresponding user interface. Alternatively, the second user interface set by a specific user can be published, and other users can evaluate it. Based on the evaluation, the second user interface can be recommended as the first user interface to multiple users with the same mode as the specific user. That is, the customized second user interface for a specific user can be recommended as the first user interface to multiple users. At this time, a reward can be provided to the specific user in proportion to the number of users using the second user interface set by the specific user. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can confirm the statistics of the setting states of the user interfaces preferred by multiple users within the same mode, and can adjust the first user interface provided to multiple users in a manner that reflects the statistics. For example, the statistics of the setting states preferred by multiple users can be confirmed within the same mode 1, and the first user interface can be adjusted in a manner that reflects the above statistics. Alternatively, the statistics of the setting states preferred by multiple users can be confirmed within the same mode 2, and the first user interface can be adjusted in a manner that reflects the above statistics. At this time, the setting states preferred by multiple users can include, for example, images, titles, prices, and delivery periods, and can exclude other setting states other than these. At this time, the first user interface corresponding to mode 1 and the first user interface corresponding to mode 2 may be different. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can obtain different information from the backend server in consideration of the setting information. The electronic device can be included in the backend server, can be included in the frontend server, or can be included in a separate server. In consideration of the setting information input by a specific user, the electronic device can obtain different information from the backend server, and can provide relevant information through the second user interface based on this. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 can include a communication unit 910, a memory 920, and a control unit (controller) 930. The electronic device 900 shown in FIG. 9 only shows the components related to this embodiment. Therefore, those of ordinary skill in the technical field related to this embodiment can understand that, in addition to the components shown in FIG. 9, other general components may further be included. The electronic device 900 can include the content related to the above electronic device, and the description of the repeated content is omitted. The communication unit 910 can transmit and receive relevant information to and from a terminal or a server via a network. The control unit 930 can control the overall operation of the electronic device 900 and process data and signals. The control unit 930 can include at least one hardware unit. Also, the control unit 930 can operate via one or more software modules, which are generated by executing the code stored in the memory 920. The control unit 930 can execute the code stored in the memory 920, control the overall operation of the electronic device 900 and process data and signals. Also, in an embodiment, the control unit 930 can include at least one processor. The control unit 930 can confirm a first user interface provided to a plurality of users using an application; obtain setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface; based on the setting information, change the first user interface to a second user interface; and provide information about an item to the specific user using the application by using the second user interface. The electronic device or terminal of the above embodiment can include a processor, a memory for storing and executing program data, a permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a purchaser interface device such as a touch panel, a key, a button, etc. A method implemented by a software module or an algorithm, as computer-readable code or program commands executable on the above processor, can be stored on a computer-readable recording medium. Here, as the computer-readable recording medium, there are magnetic storage media (for example, ROM (Read only memory), RAM (Random-access memory), floppy disks, hard disks, etc.) and optical reading media (for example, CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)), etc. The computer-readable recording medium is distributed in a computer system connected to a network, so that the computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The medium can be read by a computer, stored in the memory, and executed in the processor. This embodiment can be represented by functional blocks and various processing steps. These functional blocks can be implemented by different numbers of hardware or / and software components that execute specific functions. For example, the embodiment can adopt an integrated circuit configuration that can execute various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices, such as memory, processing, logic, look-up table, etc. The components can be executed by software programming or software components. Similarly, this embodiment includes algorithms implemented by a combination of data structures, procedures, routines, or other programming constructs, and thus can be implemented by programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, and assembler. In terms of function, it can be implemented by algorithms executed in one or more processors. Also, this embodiment can adopt prior art to perform electronic environment setting, signal processing, and / or data processing, etc. Terms such as "mechanism", "element", "means", "configuration" can be widely used and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations. The above terms can include the meaning of a series of routines such as software in association with a processor, etc. The above embodiments are only examples, and other embodiments can be implemented within the scope of the patent application for the invention described below. 10: Electronic device 20: Terminal 30: Terminal 40: Terminal 50: Network 201: Area 202: Area 203: Area 204: Area 205: Area 206: Area 207: Area 211: Area 212: Area 213: Area 214: Area 221: Area 222: Area 223: Area 310: Screen 311: Area 312: Area 313: Area 314: Area 315: Area 316: Area 317: Area 318: Area 319: Area 320: Screen 330: Screen 510: Terminal 520: Terminal 530: Terminal 610: Terminal 620: Terminal 630: Terminal 710: Area 720: Area 900: Electronic device 910: Communication unit 920: Memory 930: Control unit S810: Step S820: Step S830: Step S840: Step FIG. 1 shows a system of an embodiment. FIGS. 2a to 2c are diagrams for explaining the modification of a user interface of an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the modification of information displayed in the user interface of an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the priority set by a purchaser of an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the application of the setting information of the user interface to a specific terminal of a purchaser in an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the application of the setting information of the user interface to the account information of a purchaser in an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the editing of the user interface in an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a method for managing a user interface of an electronic device in an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a block diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment. 310: Screen 311: Area 312: Area 313: Area 314: Area 315: Area 316: Area 317: Area 318: Area 319: Area 320: Screen 330: Screen
Claims
1. A user interface management method executed by an electronic device, comprising the following steps: identifying a first user interface provided to a plurality of users using an application; obtaining setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface; changing the first user interface to a second user interface based on the setting information; and providing information to the specific user using the application using the second user interface; wherein the step of changing the first user interface to the second user interface comprises the following steps: identifying the current location of a terminal used by the specific user; identifying a location corresponding to the current location of the terminal among a plurality of locations preset by the specific user; and in the plurality of second user interfaces, each second user interface corresponds to a plurality of setting information sets preset by the specific user for the plurality of locations, so as to change the first user interface to the second user interface identified among the plurality of second user interfaces by considering the setting information corresponding to the current location; The first user interface provided to the aforementioned plurality of users is a user interface provided when the mode of use of the application by the specific user corresponds to the mode of use of the application by the plurality of users; wherein providing the aforementioned information to the specific user using the application by using the second user interface includes: The system recommends a second user interface corresponding to the specific user to the plurality of users, the user patterns of the plurality of users using the application correspond to the specific user's patterns, and provides rewards to the specific user in proportion to the number of users using the second user interface recommended among the plurality of users.
2. The user interface management method of request item 1, wherein the second user interface is applied to a terminal, which is selected based on the identification information of the terminal in which the specific user inputs the setting information in at least one terminal used by the specific user.
3. The user interface management method as described in Request 1, wherein the second user interface is applied based on account information corresponding to the specific user and is unrelated to the identification information of the terminal into which the specific user inputs the settings information.
4. The user interface management method as described in Request 1, wherein the step of changing the first user interface to the second user interface includes the following steps: changing the type of information displayed in the first user interface and the size of the area displaying the information based on the above-mentioned setting information, thereby updating the first user interface to the second user interface.
5. The user interface management method of request item 1 further includes the following steps: confirming the priority set by the specific user; applying the priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms entered by the specific user; and displaying the search results with the applied priority through the second user interface.
6. The user interface management method as described in Request 5, wherein the above priorities include at least one of the following: sales volume, delivery fee, price, seller ranking, delivery period, and number of reviews.
7. The user interface management method of request item 6, wherein the step of applying the above priority to the search results corresponding to the search terms entered by the specific user includes the following steps: sorting the search results corresponding to the above search terms using the above priority.
8. The user interface management method of request item 1, wherein the step of obtaining the above-mentioned setting information includes the following steps: obtaining the above-mentioned setting information corresponding to the above-mentioned specific user from the backend server in the plurality of setting information managed by each of the above-mentioned plurality of users.
9. The user interface management method as described in Request 1, wherein the second user interface is applied to the search details page and search results page included in the application based on the aforementioned setting information.
10. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium recording a program for performing the method as described in claim 1 on a computer.
11. An electronic device comprising: Communications Department; The memory and the control unit are configured as follows: confirming a first user interface provided to a plurality of users using the application; obtaining setting information input by a specific user for the first user interface; changing the first user interface to a second user interface based on the setting information; and providing information to the specific user using the second user interface; wherein the control unit is configured as follows: confirming the current location of the terminal used by the specific user; confirming the location corresponding to the current location of the terminal among a plurality of locations preset by the specific user; and in the plurality of second user interfaces, each second user interface corresponds to a plurality of setting information sets preset by the specific user for the plurality of locations, so as to change the first user interface to the second user interface confirmed among the plurality of second user interfaces by considering the setting information corresponding to the current location; The first user interface provided to the aforementioned plurality of users is a user interface provided when the mode of the aforementioned specific user using the aforementioned application corresponds to the mode of the aforementioned plurality of users using the aforementioned application; wherein the control unit is configured as follows: when providing the aforementioned information to the aforementioned specific user using the aforementioned application by using the aforementioned second user interface, recommending the second user interface corresponding to the aforementioned specific user to the aforementioned plurality of users, the user mode of the aforementioned plurality of users using the aforementioned application corresponding to the aforementioned specific user's aforementioned mode; and providing rewards to the aforementioned specific user in proportion to the number of users using the aforementioned second user interface recommended among the plurality of users.