Contextual Information Cards Inline Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face challenges in efficiently processing and presenting contextually relevant information within user interfaces, particularly in dynamically integrating content without modifying the underlying interface structure, and in providing timely access to information without disrupting the user's current task context.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating contextually relevant electronic information cards that allow users to interactively access information inline within existing user interfaces by identifying keywords, retrieving relevant data from private databases, and displaying information cards dynamically, without requiring users to switch applications or interfaces, using a software agent that monitors the user interface and communicates with a server to provide customized and secure data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If users access information by switching applications or interfaces, then comprehensive information can be obtained, but user context is disrupted and time is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontextual information accessVSAvoidtime to switch applications

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments information delivery by creating inline information cards that deliver specific contextual information directly at the user's current interface location, eliminating the need to switch applications while maintaining comprehensive information access

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A software agent acts as an intermediary between the user's current interface and private databases, monitoring the interface, identifying keywords, and retrieving relevant information without requiring the user to leave their current context

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If private databases are accessed to provide customized information, then information relevance is improved, but system complexity and security requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation customizationVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service information retrieval by automatically monitoring the user interface for keywords, querying private databases based on identified context, and delivering relevant information without requiring complex user configuration or manual database access

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The software agent performs multiple functions including interface monitoring, keyword identification, database querying, and information delivery through a single integrated component, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining customization capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11460976B2Systems and methods for electronic information card creation for contextually-relevant data

Publication Date: 2022.10.04 STRATEGY INC

AI summary

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs stored on computer-readable media, generate contextually relevant electronic information cards. An indication to generate an electronic information card may be received from a user. In response to the indication, the electronic information card may be generated. A selection of a user interface field element may be received to add to the electronic information card at a location, and, in response to the selection, the user interface element may be added to the electronic information card at the location.