Dynamic Search Result Display with Collapsible Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current search engines do not effectively provide users with flexible viewing modes for search results, limiting user interaction and access to third-party applications, particularly on mobile devices with limited screen space.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method that allows search results to be displayed in both collapsed and expanded viewing modes, with a resize element that toggles between these modes, enabling users to access and interact with third-party applications by inputting values into input elements and generating access mechanisms to access the application's state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If search results are displayed in traditional single-mode format, then the display is simple and consistent, but user interaction flexibility and access to application states are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The search result display transitions from a static single-mode format to a dynamic multi-mode format that can switch between collapsed and expanded views. The resize element enables users to dynamically adjust the display state, allowing the same search result container to adapt its content visibility and interaction capabilities based on user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The search result display is segmented into collapsible sections that can be independently expanded or collapsed. Each search result contains multiple content sections (e.g., application information, input elements, state access mechanisms) that can be selectively revealed, allowing users to access only the portions they need rather than displaying everything by default.
2Loss of information
If all search result content is displayed simultaneously, then complete information is available, but screen space is excessively consumed on mobile devices
Solution Approach 1:
The display dynamically adjusts between compact and expanded states. In the collapsed state, only essential information is visible, conserving screen space. When users interact with the resize element, the display expands to reveal complete information including all input elements and application state access mechanisms, ensuring no information is lost regardless of display state.
Solution Approach 2:
Rather than displaying all information simultaneously (excessive action), the system displays only the necessary portion (partial action) in the collapsed state. Users can request full information display through interaction, obtaining exactly the amount of information needed without always consuming maximum screen space.
3Ease of operation
If search results include interactive input elements and application access mechanisms, then user interaction capability is enhanced, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface dynamically reveals interaction elements based on user needs. Input elements and application state access mechanisms are hidden in the collapsed state, simplifying the interface. When users activate the resize element, these interactive components are revealed, enabling enhanced user interaction without permanently complicating the interface structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Complex interaction elements (input fields, state access mechanisms) are extracted from the default view and placed in expandable sections. Users can access these sophisticated interaction capabilities when needed, while the main interface remains clean and simple. The complex functionality is taken out of the primary display area and made available on-demand.
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AI summary
A mobile computing device includes a touchscreen, a transceiver, one or more processors, and a non-transitory memory that stores computer readable instructions. The instructions cause the processors to receive, via the transceiver, a link associated with an uninstalled native application. The instructions display an indication of the link on the touchscreen. The instructions detect, via the touchscreen, a user selection of the link and provide access to a digital distribution platform for downloading and installing the native application. The instructions download and install the native application onto the mobile computing device. The instructions, upon downloading and installing the native application, automatically launch the native application into the particular state indicated by the link, wherein the particular state is different from a default state into which the native application launches when an icon corresponding to the native application is selected.