Character Input System with Category Priority Recommendation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently providing user-convenient character input methods, as they often require extensive time and effort for correcting input words, and lack features to satisfy diverse user demands for services.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device is equipped with a processor and memory that detects input words, determines category priorities, and displays recommended content associated with the input, reducing the need for additional search operations and enhancing user experience by providing accessible and manageable recommended content.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional character input methods are used, then users can input characters, but users spend excessive time correcting input words and lack access to diverse services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharacter input efficiencyVSAvoidtime spent on correction
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by proactively analyzing the input word and retrieving related content (definitions, translations, images, etc.) before the user needs them. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for users to spend time on correction and searching, as all relevant information is ready in advance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides self-service by automatically detecting input words, determining category priorities, and displaying recommended content without requiring user intervention for searching or correcting. The electronic device serves itself by autonomously providing correction suggestions and related services based on the input word.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If only basic recommended word display is provided, then input correction time is reduced, but diverse user service demands cannot be satisfied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice varietyVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by providing different types of content (definitions, translations, images, videos, etc.) tailored to different user needs and contexts. Each category of content has specific qualities and purposes, allowing users to access precisely the type of information they require without overwhelming them with irrelevant options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system achieves universality by integrating multiple service functions into a single interface - including character correction, definition lookup, translation, image search, and other services. This multi-functional approach satisfies diverse user demands while maintaining ease of operation through a unified interaction model.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple categories of recommended content are displayed, then user service needs are better met, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent category diversityVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments content into distinct categories (definitions, translations, images, videos, etc.) with assigned priorities. This segmentation allows the complex multi-category system to be managed through modular components, where each category can be independently processed and displayed according to its priority level, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses parameter changes by dynamically adjusting category priorities based on the input word and user context. Instead of displaying all categories equally, the system changes the display parameters to show only the most relevant categories first, simplifying the user interface while maintaining comprehensive service coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11501069B2Electronic device for inputting characters and method of operation of same
Publication Date: 2022.11.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device for inputting characters and a method of operation of same. At this time, the electronic device comprises a display, at least one processor, and a memory operatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory may store instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to: detect at least one input word; determine a priority of a plurality of categories for a content on the basis of the at least one input word; determine at least one recommendation category on the basis of the determined priority of the plurality of categories; and control the display so as to display at least one content corresponding to the at least one determined recommendation category as at least one recommendation content for the at least one input word. Other embodiments may also be possible.