Information search method and apparatus, and device and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information search method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The method provided herein comprises: presenting a search control in a playback interface of media content, wherein the search control comprises a search term input area; presenting a first image associated with the media content in the search control; and in response to a preset operation associated with the first image, presenting a search result determined on the basis of a second image associated with the media content. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the efficiency of information acquisition.

Description

A method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for information retrieval

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411656037.X, filed on November 18, 2024, entitled "A Method, Apparatus, Device and Storage Medium for Information Search", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the field of computers, and particularly to a method, apparatus, device, and computer-readable storage medium for information retrieval. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of computer technology, more and more applications are able to provide media content. Various types of media content can provide people with information, education, lifestyle, and entertainment. When viewers are interested in specific content within the media, they can go to the search page and enter relevant search terms to conduct a search. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a method for information retrieval is provided. The method includes: presenting a search control in a playback interface of media content, the search control including a search term input area; presenting a first image associated with the media content in the search control; and, in response to a preset operation associated with the first image, presenting search results determined based on a second image associated with the media content.

[0005] In a second aspect of this disclosure, an apparatus for information retrieval is provided. The apparatus includes: a first presentation module configured to present a search control in a playback interface of media content, the search control including a search term input area; a second presentation module configured to present a first image associated with the media content in the search control; and a third presentation module configured to present search results determined based on the second image associated with the media content in response to a preset operation associated with the first image.

[0006] In a third aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0007] In a fourth aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect.

[0008] In a fifth aspect of this disclosure, a computer program product is provided, which is tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0009] It should be understood that the content described in this content section is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented;

[0012] Figures 2A to 2D illustrate example interfaces according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart of an example process for information searching according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example device for information retrieval according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0015] Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing several embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0017] It should be noted that the headings of any section / subsection provided herein are not limiting. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and embodiments of any type may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any way with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0018] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0019] The embodiments of this disclosure may involve user data, data acquisition, and / or use. All of these aspects comply with applicable laws, regulations, and relevant provisions. In the embodiments of this disclosure, all data collection, acquisition, processing, manipulation, forwarding, and use are conducted with the user's knowledge and confirmation. Accordingly, in implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the type, scope of use, and usage scenarios of any data or information that may be involved should be communicated to the user and their authorization obtained in accordance with relevant laws and regulations through appropriate means. The specific methods of notification and / or authorization may vary depending on the actual situation and application scenario, and the scope of this disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0020] In this specification and the embodiments, any processing of personal information will be carried out only under the premise of legality (such as obtaining the consent of the personal information subject, or being necessary for the performance of a contract), and will only be carried out within the scope stipulated or agreed upon. A user's refusal to process personal information other than that necessary for basic functions will not affect the user's use of basic functions.

[0021] As mentioned above, with the development of computer technology, more and more applications are able to provide media content. Various types of media content can provide people with information, education, lifestyle, and entertainment. When viewers are interested in specific content within the media, they can go to the search page and enter relevant search terms to conduct a search.

[0022] Embodiments of this disclosure propose an information search scheme. The scheme includes: presenting a search control in a media content playback interface, the search control including a search term input area; presenting a first image associated with the media content in the search control; and, in response to a preset operation associated with the first image, presenting search results determined based on a second image associated with the media content.

[0023] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can present a first image in a search control, thereby improving the efficiency of information presentation. Furthermore, by presenting search results in response to a preset operation associated with the first image, embodiments of the present disclosure can also reduce the length of the search chain, thereby improving the efficiency of information retrieval.

[0024] The following section provides a detailed description of various example implementations of this scheme, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example Environment

[0026] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. As shown in Figure 1, the example environment 100 may include an electronic device 110.

[0027] In this example environment 100, electronic device 110 may run an application 120 that supports information search. Application 120 may be any suitable type of application for information search, and examples may include, but are not limited to, content sharing applications, video playback applications, live streaming applications, social applications, online shopping applications, or other suitable applications. User 140 may interact with application 120 via electronic device 110 and / or its attached devices.

[0028] In environment 100 of Figure 1, if application 120 is active, electronic device 110 can present interface 150 for supporting information search through application 120.

[0029] In some embodiments, electronic device 110 communicates with server 130 to provide services to application 120. Electronic device 110 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal, or portable terminal, including mobile phones, desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, netbook computers, tablet computers, media computers, multimedia tablets, handheld computers, portable gaming terminals, VR / AR devices, personal communication system (PCS) devices, personal navigation devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), audio / video players, digital cameras / camcorders, positioning devices, television receivers, radio receivers, e-book devices, gaming devices, or any combination thereof, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, electronic device 110 can also support any type of user-facing interface (such as "wearable" circuitry).

[0030] Server 130 can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks, and big data and artificial intelligence platforms. Server 130 may include, for example, computing systems / servers such as mainframes, edge computing nodes, computing devices in a cloud environment, etc. Server 130 can provide backend services for applications 120 that support information search in electronic devices 110.

[0031] A communication connection can be established between server 130 and electronic device 110. This communication connection can be established via wired or wireless means. The communication connection may include, but is not limited to, Bluetooth, mobile network, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) connections; the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited in this respect. In the embodiments of this disclosure, server 130 and electronic device 110 can achieve signaling interaction through the communication connection between them.

[0032] It should be understood that the structure and function of the various elements in environment 100 are described for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation on the scope of this disclosure.

[0033] The following description will continue with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will provide some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.

[0034] Example Interaction

[0035] Figures 2A to 2D illustrate example interfaces 200A to 200D according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Interfaces 200A to 200D may be provided, for example, by the electronic device 110 shown in Figure 1.

[0036] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may, in response to a received search request, present a search results page, which includes media content. Further, the electronic device 110 may, in response to a selection of media content, present a playback interface for the media content.

[0037] As an example, electronic device 110 may display a search results page 200A as shown in Figure 2A. The search results page 200A includes multiple media content items. In response to user 140's selection of media content 210, electronic device 110 may display a playback interface 200B for the media content 210 as shown in Figure 2B.

[0038] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 presents a search control in the media content playback interface, the search control including a search term input area. As an example, as shown in FIG2B, FIG2B illustrates a media content playback interface 200B of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The playback interface 200B includes a search control 220. The search control 220 includes a search term input area 225. The electronic device 110 may present a search intermediate page in response to the user 140's selection of the search term input area 225. The search intermediate page is used to provide search guidance to the user, the search guidance being, for example, multiple search suggestions.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 presents a first image associated with media content in a search control. As an example, as shown in FIG2B, the electronic device 110 may present a first image 230 in the search control 220. The first image 230 may be an image from any frame of the media content. In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can present a first image in a search control, thereby improving the efficiency of information presentation.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first image may be an image determined based on configuration operations associated with the media content. For example, server 130 may determine the first image 230 configured by the publisher of the media content based on configuration operations associated with the publisher of the media content. For example, the first image 230 may include the cover image of the media content set by the publisher. After the search control 220 in the playback interface 200B is presented, the electronic device 110 may display the first image 230 in the search control 220.

[0041] In some scenarios, server 130 can receive configuration operations associated with the publisher to determine the cover image of media content 210. The cover image of media content 210 can be a reference image uploaded by the publisher, or it can be an image selected by the publisher from a set of images provided by server 130 based on media content 210. For example, media content 210 may be text and image content introducing clothing, including images of short-sleeved shirts, down jackets, and shirts. Server 130 can provide the publisher with these images, allowing the publisher to select any image as the cover image of media content 210.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first image may be an image determined based on image information of the media content. As an example, the first image 230 may be a representative image of the media content. The representative image indicates the core content of the media content. For example, if the media content is a video introducing a down jacket, then the representative image may be an image in the media content associated with that down jacket (e.g., an image of a model wearing the down jacket).

[0043] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may, in response to a search request matching a preset topic, present a first image associated with the media content in a search control. As an example, upon receiving a search request, the electronic device 110 may determine the type of the search request. Further, the electronic device 110 will only present the first image 230 in the search control 220 when the type of the search request matches a preset topic. For example, the search request is for a down jacket, and the preset topic is clothing type. Upon receiving a search request, the electronic device 110 may determine that the topic information of the search request matches the clothing type. Further, the electronic device 110 may present the first image 230 in the search control 220. The preset topic can be set according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and this disclosure is not intended to limit it.

[0044] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 will only display the first image in the search control when the media content meets preset conditions. Specifically, the electronic device 110 may display the first image associated with the media content in the search control in response to the media content meeting preset conditions. The preset conditions are associated with at least one of the theme of the media content and the access point of the media content. As an example, the theme of the media content may be an e-commerce theme such as online shopping, and the access point of the media content may be located in the search results page, for example, as shown in Figures 2A to 2B. When the electronic device 110 receives a selection of media content 210 in the search results page 200A from user 140, the electronic device 110 may display the first image 230 in the search control 220. When the electronic device 110 receives a selection of target media content on another user's homepage from user 140, the electronic device 110 will not display the first image 230 in the playback interface of the target media content.

[0045] In some embodiments, electronic device 110, in response to a preset operation associated with a first image, presents search results determined by a second image associated with media content. As an example, as shown in Figures 2B to 2C, electronic device 110 may receive a preset operation (e.g., click, long press, swipe, etc.) associated with the first image by user 140, presenting a search result set 200C as shown in Figure 2C. The search result set 200C includes multiple search results determined based on the second image. Electronic device 110 may present an indicator element 240 in the search result set 200C, the indicator element 240 indicating at least one object in the second screen. For example, if the second screen is a picture of a book, the indicator element 240 would indicate the book in the second screen. In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the length of the search chain, thereby improving the efficiency of information retrieval.

[0046] In some scenarios, as shown in Figure 2C, the second image includes at least a first object and a second object. The search results set 200C includes a first toggle control 250 and a second toggle control 255. The first toggle control 250 and the second toggle control 255 are associated with the first object and the second object, respectively. The electronic device 110 can, in response to the user 140's selection of the second toggle control 255, present a set of search results associated with the second object in the search results set 200C.

[0047] In some embodiments, the search term input area displays preset search terms determined based on the media content. The electronic device 110 may, in response to receiving a trigger on the search identifier in the search control, display search results determined based on the preset search terms.

[0048] As an example, as shown in Figure 2B, the search term input area 225 includes a preset search term, and the search control 220 also includes a search identifier 235 associated with the preset search term. The preset search term is determined based on media content. For example, if the media content is a video introducing down jackets, the preset search term can be determined as "down jacket". When the electronic device 110 receives the user 140's selection of the search identifier 235, it can present search results associated with "down jacket". By presenting the preset search term, search identifier, and first image in association with the search control, the embodiments of this disclosure can efficiently meet the different search needs of users.

[0049] In some embodiments, the search identifier and the first image are presented separately in the search control. As an example, as shown in FIG2B, the electronic device 110 may present a separator 235-1 between the search identifier 235 and the first image 230 to present the search identifier 235 and the first image 230 separately through the separator 235-1. In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can facilitate users to complete different search-triggered operations.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second image may be the first image or the image played by the playback interface at a target time, where the target time is determined based on the time when the preset operation is received. As an example, as shown in FIG2B, when the electronic device 110 receives the preset operation from the user 110 at the target time, it may use the image played by the playback interface 200B at the target time as the second image. For example, if the electronic device 110 receives the preset operation from the user 110 when the media content playback progress is one minute, the electronic device 110 may use the image played by the playback interface 200B at one minute as the second image.

[0051] As another example, after receiving a preset operation from user 140 on the first image, electronic device 110 can determine the current playback progress of the media content. Further, electronic device 110 can determine search results associated with the second image related to the current playback progress of the media content, and present the search results in the search result set 200C as shown in FIG2C.

[0052] In some embodiments, to meet a user's image search needs, the electronic device 110 may present an image acquisition entry in the search control in response to the media content not meeting preset conditions. Further, the electronic device 110 may present an image acquisition interface in response to the selection of the image acquisition entry. Finally, the electronic device 110 may acquire images captured by a camera or receive images uploaded by the user via the image acquisition interface to perform an image search.

[0053] As an example, as shown in Figure 2D, when the media content does not meet the preset conditions, the electronic device 110 can present an image acquisition entry 260 in the search control 220 of the playback interface 200D. After the electronic device 110 receives the user 140's selection of the image acquisition entry 260, it can present an image acquisition interface. The image acquisition interface can be, for example, a camera interface or an image upload interface. Furthermore, after the electronic device 110 receives a target image captured by a camera or uploaded by the user, the electronic device 110 can perform an image search based on the received image. In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can perform image searches based on images configured by the user, which not only meets the user's image search needs but also improves the efficiency of information acquisition.

[0054] In some scenarios, the electronic device 110 can also receive preset operations (e.g., clicking, selecting, etc.) from the user 140 on target objects in the target image. Furthermore, the electronic device 110 can present a set of search results associated with the target objects.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first image may change based on the playback progress of the media content. Specifically, the electronic device 110 may update the first image presented in the search control based on the playback progress of the media content. As an example, at the first playback progress, the first image may be an image of a short-sleeved shirt. When the playback progress of the media content reaches a second playback progress, the electronic device 110 may switch the image of the short-sleeved shirt to an image of a down jacket based on the image of a down jacket presented on the playback interface 200B at the second playback progress.

[0056] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can present a first image in a search control, thereby improving the efficiency of information presentation. Furthermore, by presenting search results in response to a preset operation associated with the first image, embodiments of the present disclosure can also reduce the length of the search chain, thereby improving the efficiency of information retrieval.

[0057] Example process

[0058] Figure 3 shows a flowchart of an example process 300 for information searching according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 300 can be implemented at electronic device 110. Process 300 will now be described with reference to Figure 1.

[0059] As shown in Figure 3, in box 310, the electronic device 11 presents a search control in the media content playback interface, and the search control includes a search term input area.

[0060] In box 320, electronic device 110 presents a first image associated with the media content in the search control.

[0061] In box 330, electronic device 110 responds to a preset operation associated with the first image and presents search results determined based on a second image associated with media content.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first image includes: an image determined based on configuration operations associated with media content; or an image determined based on image information of the media content.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second image includes: the first image; or the image played by the playback interface at a target time, the target time being determined based on the time when a preset operation is received.

[0064] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: in response to a received search request, presenting a search results page, the search results page including media content; and in response to a selection of media content, presenting a playback interface for the media content.

[0065] In some embodiments, displaying a first image associated with media content in a search control includes: displaying a first image associated with media content in a search control in response to a search request matching a preset topic.

[0066] In some embodiments, displaying a first image associated with media content in a search control includes: in response to the media content meeting preset conditions, displaying a first image associated with the media content in the search control, wherein the preset conditions are associated with at least one of the following: the topic of the media content, the access point of the media content.

[0067] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: in response to the media content not meeting preset conditions, presenting an image acquisition entry in the search control; in response to the selection of the image acquisition entry, presenting an image acquisition interface; and acquiring images captured by the camera or receiving images uploaded by the user through the image acquisition interface to perform image search.

[0068] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes updating the first image presented in the search control based on the playback progress of the media content.

[0069] In some embodiments, the search term input area presents preset search terms determined based on media content, and process 300 further includes: in response to receiving a trigger on the search identifier in the search control, presenting search results determined based on the preset search terms.

[0070] In some embodiments, the search identifier and the first image are presented separately in the search control.

[0071] Example devices and equipment

[0072] Embodiments of this disclosure also provide corresponding apparatus for implementing the methods or processes described above. FIG4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus 400 for information retrieval according to certain embodiments of this disclosure. Apparatus 400 may be implemented as or included in electronic device 110. The various modules / components in apparatus 400 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0073] As shown in Figure 4, the device 400 includes: a first presentation module 410 configured to present a search control in a media content playback interface, the search control including a search term input area; a second presentation module 420 configured to present a first image associated with the media content in the search control; and a third presentation module 430 configured to present search results determined based on a second image associated with the media content in response to a preset operation associated with the first image.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first image includes: an image determined based on configuration operations associated with media content; or an image determined based on image information of the media content.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second image includes: the first image; or the image played by the playback interface at a target time, the target time being determined based on the time when a preset operation is received.

[0076] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes a fourth presentation module configured to present a search results page, which includes media content, in response to a received search request; and to present a playback interface for the media content in response to a selection of the media content.

[0077] In some embodiments, the second presentation module 420 is further configured to: in response to a search request matching a preset topic, present a first image associated with the media content in a search control.

[0078] In some embodiments, the second presentation module 420 is further configured to: in response to media content meeting preset conditions, present a first image associated with the media content in a search control, wherein the preset conditions are associated with at least one of the following: the theme of the media content, the access point of the media content.

[0079] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes an image search module configured to present an image acquisition entry in a search control in response to the media content not meeting preset conditions; to present an image acquisition interface in response to the selection of the image acquisition entry; and to acquire images captured by a camera or receive images uploaded by a user through the image acquisition interface for image search.

[0080] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes an update module configured to update the first image presented in the search control based on the playback progress of the media content.

[0081] In some embodiments, the search term input area presents preset search terms determined based on media content, and the device 400 further includes a fifth presentation module configured to present search results determined based on the preset search terms in response to receiving a trigger on a search identifier in the search control.

[0082] In some embodiments, the search identifier and the first image are presented separately in the search control.

[0083] As shown in Figure 5, the electronic device 500 is in the form of a general-purpose electronic device. Components of the electronic device 500 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processing units or processors 510, memory 520, storage devices 530, one or more communication units 540, one or more input devices 550, and one or more output devices 560. The processor 510 may be a physical or virtual processor and is capable of performing various processes according to the programs stored in the memory 520. In a multiprocessor system, multiple processors execute computer-executable instructions in parallel to improve the parallel processing capability of the electronic device 500.

[0084] Electronic device 500 typically includes multiple computer storage media. Such media can be any accessible media that is accessible to electronic device 500, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. Memory 520 can be volatile memory (e.g., registers, cache, random access memory (RAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. Storage device 530 can be removable or non-removable media and can include machine-readable media, such as flash drives, disks, or any other media that can be used to store information and / or data and can be accessed within electronic device 500.

[0085] Electronic device 500 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Although not shown in FIG. 5, disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile disks (e.g., "floppy disks") and optical disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile optical disks may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to a bus (not shown) via one or more data media interfaces. Memory 520 may include computer program product 525 having one or more program modules configured to perform various methods or actions of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0086] Communication unit 540 enables communication with other electronic devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functionality of components of electronic device 500 can be implemented using a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines capable of communicating via communication connections. Therefore, electronic device 500 can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more other servers, network personal computers (PCs), or another network node.

[0087] Input device 550 can be one or more input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, trackball, etc. Output device 560 can be one or more output devices, such as a monitor, speaker, printer, etc. Electronic device 500 can also communicate with one or more external devices (not shown) via communication unit 540 as needed. These external devices include storage devices, display devices, etc., and can communicate with one or more devices that enable user interaction with electronic device 500, or with any device that enables electronic device 500 to communicate with one or more other electronic devices (e.g., network card, modem, etc.). Such communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0088] According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer-executable instructions thereon, wherein the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above. According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, which is tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and includes computer-executable instructions, which are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above.

[0089] Various aspects of this disclosure are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products implemented according to this disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0090] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine such that, when executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, they create means for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner; thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0091] Computer-readable program instructions can be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions that execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to perform the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of a flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0092] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of an instruction, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0093] Various implementations of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or improvements to technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An information retrieval method, comprising: A search control is presented in the media content playback interface, the search control including a search term input area; A first image associated with the media content is displayed in the search control; as well as In response to a preset operation associated with the first image, search results determined based on a second image associated with the media content are presented.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first image comprises: The image is determined based on the configuration operations associated with the media content; or The image is determined based on the image information of the media content.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second image comprises: The first image; or The image played on the playback interface at a target time, wherein the target time is determined based on the time when the preset operation is received.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: In response to a received search request, a search results page is displayed, the search results page including the media content; as well as In response to the selection of the media content, the playback interface of the media content is presented.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein presenting a first image associated with the media content in the search control comprises: In response to the search request matching a preset topic, the first image associated with the media content is displayed in the search control.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein presenting a first image associated with the media content in the search control comprises: In response to the media content meeting preset conditions, the first image associated with the media content is displayed in the search control, wherein the preset conditions are associated with at least one of the following: the topic of the media content, the access point of the media content.

7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising: In response to the media content not meeting the preset conditions, an image acquisition entry is displayed in the search control; In response to the selection of the image acquisition entry point, an image acquisition interface is presented; as well as The image acquisition interface is used to acquire images captured by the camera or receive images uploaded by the user for image search.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: Update the first image displayed in the search control based on the playback progress of the media content.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the search term input area presents preset search terms determined based on the media content, the method further comprising: In response to receiving a trigger on the search identifier in the search control, the search results determined based on the preset search terms are presented.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the search identifier and the first image are presented separately in the search control.

11. An apparatus for information retrieval, comprising: The first presentation module is configured to present a search control in the media content playback interface, the search control including a search term input area; The second presentation module is configured to present a first image associated with the media content in the search control; as well as A third presentation module is configured to present search results determined based on a second image associated with the media content in response to a preset operation associated with the first image.

12. An electronic device, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory, coupled to at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

13. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

14. A computer program product tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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