Dynamic Example Sentence Search Interface for Electronic Dictionaries
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic dictionaries face difficulties in efficiently searching and displaying example sentences due to the large number of sentences, complexity in navigating multiple dictionaries, and limitations in handling phrases or compound words, making it inconvenient for users to find desired sentences.
Innovation Solution
An information display control apparatus that allows users to input multiple words, select additional words from displayed lists, and update the search results dynamically, enabling efficient retrieval and display of example sentences across multiple dictionaries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a large number of example sentences are stored and displayed at once, then the completeness of example sentence information is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users need to scroll through many pages to find the desired sentence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large set of example sentences into multiple categorized groups (e.g., by grammatical function, by word position, by sentence type). Users can select specific categories to view, breaking down the overwhelming full list into manageable, organized segments that are easier to navigate and search through.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary organization and categorization of example sentences before display. By pre-sorting and structuring the sentences according to multiple attributes (grammatical role, position, type), the system prepares the information in advance so users can quickly locate desired sentences without manual scrolling through unorganized lists.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dictionaries are searched cross-sectionally to extract example sentences, then the variety and completeness of example sentences are improved, but the complexity of navigation and search increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the search results from multiple dictionaries into a unified, integrated display interface. Instead of requiring users to navigate separate dictionary systems, the system combines example sentences from multiple sources into a single organized view, maintaining the variety advantage while eliminating the navigation complexity of managing multiple separate searches.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal search interface that handles multiple dictionaries simultaneously through a single operation. The system performs multi-dictionary searching as one integrated function rather than requiring separate search operations for each dictionary, thereby providing versatility without increasing user-facing complexity.
3Ease of operation
If only one word can be assigned as jump origin, then the simplicity of the jump function is maintained, but the ability to search for phrases or compound words deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the jump function dynamic by allowing users to select multiple words as jump origins simultaneously. The system adapts from a static single-word selection to a flexible multi-word selection capability, enabling users to search for phrases and compound words while maintaining the same intuitive jump interface mechanism.
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AI summary
An information display control apparatus includes: an example sentence storing unit for storing example sentences each including words; a word inputting unit for inputting a word; a list display control unit for controlling a search for example sentences each including the inputted word among the stored example sentences, and a display of a list of the searched example sentences; an addition word selecting unit for selecting an addition word among the words in the example sentences of which the list is displayed by the list display control unit, while the list of the example sentences each including the inputted word is displayed under control of the list display control unit; and a list display update control unit for controlling a search for example sentences each including the selected addition word and the inputted word, among the stored example sentences, and an update of the display of the list.