Contextual Information System for Dynamic Document Updates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for providing contextual information in documents are inefficient, as they require manual creation of static references and footnotes, which are time-consuming, prone to errors, and do not dynamically adapt to changing information.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that automatically identifies key/value pairs in documents, categorizes them, and retrieves relevant contextual information from search results, returning the information in tabular or list form, using a search engine unit with logic for identifying entities and categories.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual references and footnotes are created to provide contextual information, then contextual information can be provided, but it is time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of contextual informationVSAvoidtime to create and update contextual information

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by automatically generating contextual information through web searches and machine reading comprehension, eliminating the need for manual creation and updating of references and footnotes. The automated system continuously updates contextual information without human intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of creating and updating references and footnotes is replaced with an automated electronic system that uses web searches, entity recognition, and machine reading comprehension to generate and update contextual information dynamically.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of information

If static references and footnotes are added to documents, then contextual information is provided, but documents become lengthier and more difficult to handle

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompleteness of contextual informationVSAvoidease of handling documents

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static references and footnotes to dynamic contextual information that automatically updates when source information changes. The contextual information is generated on-demand and can be updated without revising the entire document, making it both complete and easy to handle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts only the essential contextual information needed from external sources and presents it concisely, removing the need for lengthy references and footnotes while maintaining information completeness. Irrelevant or redundant information is excluded.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Loss of information

If comprehensive references and external sources sections are included, then all contextual information is available, but not all users find the information useful

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompleteness of contextual informationVSAvoidadaptability to user needs

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides localized contextual information tailored to each specific entity and user query, rather than providing universal comprehensive references. The contextual information is customized to the local context of each entity mention and the specific needs of the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides partial contextual information - only the most relevant and useful information for each specific entity and user query - rather than providing all possible information. This avoids information overload while ensuring user needs are met.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

4Reliability

If manual updates are performed to keep contextual information current, then accuracy is maintained, but productivity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecurrentness of contextual informationVSAvoidproductivity of document maintenance

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains continuous automated updates of contextual information by continuously monitoring source documents and automatically regenerating contextual information when changes are detected, ensuring currentness without manual intervention and maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback mechanisms to detect changes in source information and automatically triggers updates to contextual information only when necessary, maintaining accuracy while minimizing unnecessary processing and maximizing productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10606904B2System and method for providing contextual information in a document

Publication Date: 2020.03.31 MUSULURI ARAVIND

AI summary

Systems and methods for enhancing user experience in a document viewing environment are provided. The method includes displaying contextual information for an entity comprising of key/value pairs in the document thereby enhancing the user experience.