Document Sorting Algorithm Using Keyword Ranking and Category

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manual sorting of network news is time-consuming and subjective, making it difficult for machines to automatically sort complex data messages effectively, leading to loss of objectivity in sorting orders.

Innovation Solution

A method that retrieves keywords from data documents, uses search engines to rank them, and generates a sort algorithm based on keyword rankings and categories to predict and sort document rankings, reducing manual editing and subjective factors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual editing is used for sorting top news, then the sorting order can be adjusted according to subjective factors, but the process is time-consuming and loses objectivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanual editing capabilityVSAvoidsorting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically retrieves keywords from news documents, obtains their rankings and categories from external sources, and generates sorting results without human intervention. The algorithm serves itself by automatically processing the sorting task that previously required manual editing, thereby eliminating time loss while maintaining the ability to adjust sorting criteria through parameter configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual editing is used for sorting top news, then subjective factors can be incorporated, but objectivity in sorting order is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesubjective adjustment capabilityVSAvoidobjectivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an algorithm as an intermediary between the sorting requirements and the final result. This algorithm objectively processes keyword rankings and categories from external sources, eliminating subjective human bias. The system maintains adaptability by allowing configuration of sorting parameters and weights, while the algorithmic intermediary ensures objective and reliable sorting execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of time

If automatic sorting is implemented, then time consumption is reduced, but it is difficult to effectively sort complex data messages

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesorting timeVSAvoidcomplex data processing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex sorting task into distinct components: keyword extraction from documents, keyword ranking retrieval from search engines, keyword category classification, and final sorting based on weighted combinations of these factors. This segmentation allows the system to handle complex data messages effectively by processing each aspect separately and integrating the results, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining processing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Productivity

If keyword-based automatic sorting is used, then manual editing is reduced, but the system complexity increases due to multiple processing steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesorting efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a multi-functional algorithm that performs multiple tasks within a single sorting framework: it extracts keywords, retrieves rankings, determines categories, calculates weighted scores, and generates sorted results. This universal approach handles diverse data types and sorting requirements through one integrated system, improving productivity while managing complexity through functional consolidation rather than separate processing modules.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10083241B2Sorting method of data documents and display method for sorting landmark data
Publication Date: 2018.09.25 VIA TECH INC
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AI summary

A sorting method of data documents is provided, adapted to an electronic device. The sort method includes the following steps: retrieving a plurality of keywords from contents of a plurality of data documents; retrieving a keyword ranking corresponding to the at least one first keyword by a search engine; searching a keyword category corresponding to the at least one first keyword; and inputting the at least one first keyword, the keyword ranking and the keyword category of each of the at least one first keyword into a sort algorithm thereby outputting a predicting ranking of the first data document to sort the first data document, wherein the sort algorithm is generated based on contents of a plurality of second data documents and a current ranking of each of the plurality of second data documents.