Attribute-Tagged Search Results for Faster Information Retrieval

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing search systems rank search results based on historical click times, leading to desired results being ranked lower and requiring users to re-enter search queries, resulting in low search efficiency.

Innovation Solution

Displaying search results under attribute tags based on a mapping relationship or clustering, with quality scores, allowing users to intuitively select and locate relevant results.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If search results are sorted and displayed according to historical click times, then the display order is determined by past user behavior, but search results matching the user's current purpose may be ranked lower

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch result rankingVSAvoidtime to find desired result
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments search results by attribute tags (e.g., price range, brand, specifications) rather than displaying a single sorted list. This allows users to quickly filter and locate desired results by selecting relevant attribute tags, avoiding the need to scroll through poorly ranked results or re-enter search queries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If search results are displayed in a single sorted list, then the display structure is simple, but users cannot quickly locate results with specific attributes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay structureVSAvoidresult location efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds an attribute tag dimension to the search result display, transforming a one-dimensional sorted list into a multi-dimensional structure where results are organized by multiple attributes simultaneously. This enables users to quickly locate results with specific attributes without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If users re-enter search queries to find desired results, then search accuracy may be improved, but search efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch accuracyVSAvoidsearch efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary filtering and organization of search results by attribute tags before presentation to the user. This preliminary action ensures that desired results are already positioned prominently under relevant attribute tags, eliminating the need for users to re-enter search queries while maintaining high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12499170B2Method for displaying information, method for searching for information and apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.12.16 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD
  • US12499170B2 patent drawing
  • US12499170B2 patent drawing
  • US12499170B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method for displaying information is provided. The method includes: receiving search information inputted by a user; acquiring multiple target search results corresponding to the search information, and multiple attribute tags; determining, for each of the attribute tags, at least one target search result under the attribute tag, where each of the target search results includes structured information; and displaying, on a search result display page, the multiple attribute tags and the at least one target search result under each of the attribute tags.