Dynamic Search Result Prominence Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional search engine results pages (SERPs) have static space allocation for search result items, which limits user engagement with more relevant results, as they do not dynamically adjust the prominence of search results based on user interaction.
Innovation Solution
The method involves dynamically adjusting the prominence size of search result items within a SERP based on user engagement metrics, such as click-through rates and historical data, to increase the visibility of more relevant and engaging content, allowing for varied prominence in terms of vertical height, horizontal width, or other dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static space allocation is used for search result items, then the search results page structure is simple and stable, but user engagement with relevant search results is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static space allocation to dynamic prominence adjustment. Search result items' prominence is automatically adjusted based on user engagement metrics (click-through rates, dwell time, etc.), allowing the search results page to adapt its structure in real-time according to user behavior patterns, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and user engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of space allocation from fixed to variable. By modifying the prominence parameter of search result items based on engagement data, the system optimizes user experience without requiring complete structural redesign, thus improving adaptability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
2Ease of operation
If all search result items are displayed with the same prominence, then the search results page is easy to implement, but relevant information is harder to identify
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the prominence of individual search result items based on their relevance and user engagement characteristics. Instead of uniform treatment, items with higher engagement metrics receive enhanced prominence (larger size, different positioning), making relevant information more identifiable while the adjustment mechanism remains integrated into the existing search results framework.
3Productivity
If prominence size is increased for highly engaging search result items, then user engagement is enhanced, but the search results page layout becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic prominence adjustment where the layout automatically adapts based on user engagement data. The system monitors metrics like click-through rates and dwell time, then dynamically modifies item prominence without manual intervention, achieving high user engagement while the complexity is managed through automated algorithms rather than manual layout design.
Data Source
AI summary
Computer-readable media, computer systems, and computing devices for facilitating presentation of search result items having varying prominence is provided. The method includes referencing a search result item to be presented within a search results page in response to a search query. Thereafter, a determination is made that a size prominence of the search result item is to be modified. Such a determination can be based on a result attribute(s) associated with the search result item and a result attribute(s) associated with other search result items within the search results page. The size of the search result item is adjusted in accordance with the determination that the size prominence of the search result item is to be modified.