Information Processing Device for Categorized Artist Search
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in retrieving information for artists not related to their stored content when accessing a music piece distribution server, as existing systems require manual searching even when artist link information is displayed on the screen.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that includes a storage unit for attribute data and category data, a display control unit for categorizing artist information, and a demanding unit that allows users to search for related artist information directly from a contents providing server on a display screen, enabling easy access to information for artists not owned by the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If artist link information is displayed on the screen showing relations between artists, then users can see information for artists not relating to their stored contents, but users still need to manually search for contents relating to desired artists by accessing a music piece distribution server
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the artist link information display function with the content search function into a single integrated system. When users view the artist correlation screen, they can directly select artists to search for related contents without leaving the current screen or manually accessing external servers, thus merging information display and search operations into one unified interface
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a local intermediary component that automatically handles the search request between the user's terminal and the music piece distribution server. This intermediary processes the search for contents relating to selected artists in the background, transforming manual search operations into automated queries that execute transparently to the user
2Productivity
If users manually search for contents relating to desired artists by accessing a music piece distribution server, then they can find relevant contents, but this process requires intentional access and multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the artist correlation database and maintaining ready-to-execute search templates. When users select an artist on the correlation screen, the system has already prepared the search parameters and can immediately execute the content search without requiring users to manually configure search criteria or navigate to separate search interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service by automatically initiating and executing content searches when users interact with the artist correlation display. The search function serves itself by automatically formatting and sending queries to the music piece distribution server based on user selections, eliminating the need for users to manually access external servers or configure complex search parameters
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AI summary
An information processing device includes: a storage unit; a first display control unit; and a demanding unit. The storage unit that stores attribute data representing specified attribute of contents and category data representing a category of the attribute correlated to each other. The first display control unit that provides controls for displaying information for a selected attribute and for displaying, in a categorized state, information for related attributes correlated to the same category as that of the attribute on a correlation display screen. The demanding unit that demands data search by referring to the correlated attribute selected corresponding to information selected from among those displayed on the correlation display screen to an information provision device.