Conversation Data Query With Adjustable Scope Controls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing instant messaging tools face inefficiencies in data querying due to large data tables being shared, causing inconvenience in data retrieval.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for data query that includes receiving a user's data query request, obtaining feedback information, and outputting a response message with interactive controls to adjust the query scope within a conversation interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If users share large data tables in instant messaging conversations for data querying, then complete data can be provided for reference, but it causes inconvenience in data retrieval and reduces querying efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata completenessVSAvoiddata retrieval convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data table into multiple selectable regions or ranges. Instead of sharing the entire large data table at once, users can divide the data into manageable segments and query specific portions, making data retrieval more convenient while maintaining access to complete data when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic query scope adjustment where users can flexibly expand or contract the data query range based on their needs. The system allows users to start with a focused query and progressively expand the scope, or vice versa, making the data retrieval process adaptive and convenient rather than static and cumbersome.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If users share multiple data tables with different content in conversations, then comprehensive data coverage is achieved, but it increases complexity in selecting and managing query data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata coverageVSAvoidquery management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal query interface that can handle multiple data tables and formats through a unified system. Users interact with all data tables through the same query mechanism, which automatically adapts to different data structures and types, reducing the complexity of managing diverse data sources while maintaining comprehensive coverage.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary query system that sits between the user and multiple data tables. This intermediary layer manages the complexity of handling multiple data sources by providing a standardized interface, automatically routing queries to appropriate tables and formats, thereby reducing user burden while maintaining versatile data access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If fixed query scope is used in data querying, then simple query processing is maintained, but it reduces flexibility in adjusting query parameters according to user needs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequery processing efficiencyVSAvoidquery scope flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic query scope that can be adjusted in real-time based on user feedback and needs. The system starts with an initial query scope for efficient processing, then allows users to expand or contract the scope as needed, maintaining processing efficiency while gaining flexibility when adjustments are required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system monitors query results and user interactions, then uses this feedback to suggest or automatically adjust the query scope. This maintains efficient processing by sticking to proven effective scopes while providing flexibility when feedback indicates the need for scope adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260072989A1Method, apparatus and electronic device for data query
Publication Date: 2026.03.12 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This disclosure provides a method, an apparatus and an electronic device for data query. One specific embodiment of the method includes: receiving a data query request triggered by a user through a conversation interface of a target conversation; obtaining feedback information corresponding to the data query request; and, based on the feedback information, outputting a response message in the target conversation, wherein the response message includes an interactive control for the user to adjust a query scope through the interactive control. According to this implementation, a function for data query is provided within the conversation, thereby enhancing the flexibility of data queries, allowing the query scope to be adjusted based on needs of the user, improving data query efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.