Content Curation System with Automated Preference Prediction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems for providing content to network users are inefficient, as they rely on keyword frequency and behavioral targeting, which fail to accurately predict consumer preference and demand, leading to inconsistent results and increased costs due to manual content curation and distribution processes.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for curating content from third-party webpages, allowing users to aggregate, select, and filter content based on keyword, consumer preferences, and popularity, with tools like drag-and-drop functionality and access control, facilitating efficient content distribution and presentation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If conventional contextual targeting utilizing keyword frequency is used to find additional content, then content distribution can be automated, but the accuracy of predicting consumer preference and demand deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent distribution automationVSAvoidconsumer preference prediction accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-tagging content with multiple categories and metadata before distribution. This allows the content to be pre-prepared and ready for rapid automated distribution while maintaining the ability to accurately match consumer preferences through pre-established categorization schemes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters by using multiple categorization dimensions (topic, audience, format, etc.) instead of relying solely on keyword frequency. This multi-parameter approach enables both automated distribution and accurate prediction of consumer preference by considering various content attributes simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If manual content curation and distribution processes are used, then content quality and relevance can be maintained, but time consumption and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent quality and relevanceVSAvoidtime for curation and distribution

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments content curation into distinct automated processes: content tagging, categorization, quality filtering, and distribution routing. Each segment handles specific tasks that were previously performed manually, maintaining quality standards through automated quality checks while dramatically reducing overall time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary automated curation layer between content creation and distribution. This intermediary performs quality assurance, categorization, and routing functions that preserve content relevance while eliminating manual bottlenecks, allowing simultaneous maintenance of quality and reduction of time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If content owners establish direct relationships with destination sites for distribution, then content can reach specific audiences, but the process becomes time consuming and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaudience reach capabilityVSAvoidtime for establishing relationships

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a universal automated distribution platform that can simultaneously reach multiple destination sites and audience segments through a single interface. This multi-functional platform eliminates the need for content owners to establish separate relationships with each site, providing versatile audience reach while dramatically reducing the time and resources required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If consumers manually surf between destination sites and search engines to discover content, then they can find desired content, but the process becomes increasingly time consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent discovery capabilityVSAvoidtime for content discovery

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that track consumer content consumption patterns, preferences, and behavior across multiple sites. This feedback is used to automatically refine content recommendations and deliver personalized content to consumers, enabling versatile content discovery while eliminating the need for manual surfing and significantly reducing discovery time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10607235B2Systems and methods for curating content

Publication Date: 2020.03.31 TEADS HOLDING CO

AI summary

Systems and methods for curating content. In one embodiment, a method for curating content from a set of third party webpages can be provided. The method can include aggregating content from the third party webpages, receiving an indication that content from one or more of the third party webpages has been selected, receiving an indication of a selected interface position for at least a portion of the selected content, and outputting an interface with the portion of selected content in the selected interface position.