Communication Interface for Precise Data Object Requests

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems lack efficient methods for users to request and share data objects accurately, often requiring manual search and interpretation by the recipient.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a system that uses hypertext markup language-equipped interfaces to facilitate the exchange of user interface elements and data between nodes, enabling precise file description, date/time inputs, and email address indications to streamline the data object identification process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual search and interpretation methods are used to locate data objects, then users can find files, but the process requires significant time and effort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata object identification efficiencyVSAvoidtime for manual search
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an automated intermediary system that receives natural language requests from users and automatically identifies and locates data objects. This intermediary translates vague user intent into structured search queries, eliminating the need for manual file searching and significantly reducing identification time while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing users to simply describe what they need in natural language without requiring them to manually search through files or understand complex search syntax. The system autonomously interprets the request, identifies relevant data objects, and presents results, making the user serve themselves without manual effort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If vague language is used in requests, then users can easily communicate needs, but the recipient has difficulty interpreting and locating the specific file

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of requesting dataVSAvoidprecision of file identification
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system transforms the parameter of request specificity by accepting natural language with varying degrees of vagueness and automatically adjusting the search parameters accordingly. It converts informal descriptions into structured search criteria, maintaining ease of operation while achieving precise file identification through dynamic parameter adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary processing layer sits between the user's vague request and the file system, translating natural language descriptions into precise search queries. This mediator bridges the gap between easy-to-type vague requests and the need for precise file identification, automatically interpreting intent and locating exact matches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If users must use separate search programs to locate files, then comprehensive search is possible, but the process becomes more complex and requires switching between applications

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefile location efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of applications required
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the file search functionality directly into the communication application, eliminating the need to switch between separate search programs. Users can request and locate files within the same interface used for communication, combining multiple functions into a single integrated system and reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The communication application becomes universal by incorporating file search, identification, and sharing capabilities directly into its functionality. Instead of requiring specialized search tools, the single application performs multiple functions including message composition, file searching, and data object identification, reducing the number of applications needed.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12513097B1Methods, systems, and computer program products for processing a data object identification request in a communication
Publication Date: 2025.12.30 MOTION OFFENSE LLC
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided that are configured to: display, at a first node, at least one first interface with a first user interface element and a second user interface element; display, at the first node, at least one second interface; generate a first message; display, at the second node, at least one third interface; generate a second message that does not include a file attachment with the second message; display, at the first node, at least one fourth interface with a reference to at least one file; and allow access, at the first node, to the at least one file.