Adjustable Sliders for Structured Product Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in efficiently processing and comparing search results due to excessive unstructured information, which overwhelms their ability to make informed decisions.
Innovation Solution
A comparison system utilizing adjustable sliders that allow users to refine search results by adjusting attribute values relative to a reference point, presenting results in both list and multi-dimensional graphical formats for easier comparison.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If search results are generated with a plethora of information associated with each result, then the quantity of information is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the overwhelming search results into structured comparison groups based on user-selected attributes. Instead of presenting a flat list of results with excessive information, the system divides results into comparable categories (e.g., price ranges, feature sets) allowing users to systematically evaluate options without being overwhelmed by the total volume of information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimensional organization for search results by creating multi-dimensional comparison frameworks. Results are organized along multiple attribute dimensions (price, features, specifications) simultaneously, transforming the traditional single-dimension list view into a multi-dimensional comparison space where users can navigate and contrast information efficiently.
2Device complexity
If search results are presented in a list format with minimal structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary organization and structuring of search results before presentation to the user. The system pre-processes search results by categorizing them according to selected attributes and comparison criteria, so that when results are displayed in a simple list format, the information is already arranged in a manner that facilitates easy extraction and comparison without requiring users to manually organize the data.
3Ease of operation
If users must examine each result individually to extract information, then the ease of operation is improved, but the productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates simplified copies or representations of search results that highlight only the most relevant comparison attributes. Instead of requiring users to examine complete product details for each result, the system generates condensed comparison views that copy and display only the essential information needed for decision-making, dramatically reducing the time required to evaluate multiple results while maintaining ease of information extraction.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for structuring search results for attribute comparison are presented. A product selection from a user device is received. The product selection has a plurality of attributes associated with it. A plurality of adjustable sliders configured to allow the user to refine a search is generated and caused to be displayed in a user interface of the user device. One or more adjustments of the plurality of adjustable sliders is received. In response to the user to an adjustment made to a first adjustable slider of the plurality of adjustable sliders, an analysis of a networked database for search results that match values indicated by the plurality of adjustable sliders including the adjustment made to the first adjustable slider is performed. The search results are caused to be presented on the user interface displayed on the user device.