Context-Aware Operation Entry Generation for Input Pages

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for inserting active entries in display devices during global searches are inefficient, as they rely on manual entry matching without real-time updates or context-based relevance, leading to suboptimal user experience and operational efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that obtain and match character strings entered by users with server-provided keywords associated with operation tasks, generating and displaying operation entries as links to relevant task pages, with real-time updates and context-aware matching based on user input and server updates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual entry matching is used in global search, then the system can find active entries, but the process is inefficient and lacks real-time updates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch efficiencyVSAvoidtime for manual entry matching
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-fetching and caching keyword data from the server before the user completes their input. The system obtains and stores relevant keywords in advance, so when matching is needed, the operation can proceed immediately without waiting for server responses during the user's input process, thereby improving search efficiency and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical matching process with an automated electronic system. Instead of relying on users to manually enter and match terms, the system automatically detects user input, retrieves relevant keywords from the server, performs matching algorithms, and presents results dynamically. This substitution of automated electronic processes for manual operations significantly improves productivity and reduces time consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If real-time matching and updates are implemented, then user experience is enhanced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex real-time matching system into distinct functional modules: an input detection module that captures user typing, a keyword retrieval module that fetches data from the server, a matching algorithm module that compares inputs with keywords, and a display module that presents results. Each module handles a specific task independently, which manages system complexity while maintaining real-time responsiveness and enhancing user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a local cache or buffer between the user input and the server. This intermediary layer stores pre-fetched keywords and facilitates rapid matching operations without requiring direct real-time communication with the server for every keystroke. This reduces the complexity of real-time updates while maintaining ease of operation and responsive user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If context-based relevance matching is used, then operational efficiency is improved, but processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidprocessing energy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by implementing progressive or incremental matching. Instead of processing the entire keyword database against every user input, the system processes only relevant portions of the data based on the current input context. For example, it may first filter keywords by category or relevance score before performing detailed matching, thereby improving operational efficiency while reducing the energy required for processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS10871832B2Method and device for obtaining operation entry, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.12.22 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a method and an information processing apparatus. The method includes obtaining a first character string entered using an input method in a present input page. Further, a second character string corresponding to a keyword associated with an operation task is obtained from a server device. The first character string is identified and matched to the second character string. When the identified first character string is determined to match the second character string, activity information of the operation task corresponding to the second character string is obtained. An operation entry that is a link used to jump to a page of the operation task is generated and displayed in the present input page.