Client-Side Search Engine Indexing for Contact Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional client-device search applications degrade performance by using batch processing, leading to slower device performance, outdated indexes, and resource-intensive operations, and often require explicit queries and limited file examination.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for processing contact information by identifying entity names from events, indexing and storing associated contact information, and generating search queries to output relevant contact information, utilizing a client-side search engine architecture that captures and processes real-time and historical events to provide efficient and implicit querying capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If batch processing is used to index all articles, then the index is comprehensive, but client device performance degrades significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the indexing process into continuous incremental updates rather than single batch operations. The indexer processes articles as they are added or modified, dividing the overall indexing task into small manageable units that can be handled continuously without blocking device performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static batch processing to dynamic continuous indexing. The indexer adapts its operation by continuously processing new articles as they arrive while allowing the device to remain responsive, creating a dynamic balance between indexing completeness and device performance.
2Productivity
If batch processing occurs only periodically, then device resources are preserved, but the index becomes outdated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous indexing where the indexer operates continuously in the background, processing articles as they are added or modified. This continuous action ensures the index remains current without requiring periodic interruptions that would cause the index to become outdated.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary indexing actions immediately when articles are added or modified, rather than waiting for periodic batch processing. This preliminary action ensures that new content is indexed promptly, maintaining index freshness while using minimal device resources.
3Measurement precision
If explicit search queries are required, then search intent is clear, but user interaction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing articles and generating implicit search queries based on their content. The indexer identifies key entities, concepts, and relationships within articles, creating searchable indexes that enable the system to understand and retrieve information without requiring explicit user queries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer of automatic query generation and implicit search understanding. This intermediary translates article content into searchable representations, mediating between the user's information needs and the article database, thereby simplifying user interaction while maintaining search accuracy.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for processing contact information are described. In one embodiment, an entity name is identified from an event associated with an article, wherein the entity name is associated with an entity and the event is associated with a user, contact information associated with the entity name is identified, the entity name and at least some of the contact information is indexed, and the entity name and at least some of the contact information is stored.