Form Field Search via Topic Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in navigating and finding relevant sections within complex forms, such as tax or medical forms, as existing systems lack efficient search functionality to directly identify and present specific fields related to user input.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a data repository, management engine, and interface to receive a search term, generate related words, and identify topics associated with fields within forms, allowing users to directly access relevant fields through a search criteria-based interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional form navigation methods are used, then users can access forms, but users cannot efficiently locate specific fields or topics within complex forms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary search system that includes a search engine and topic identification module. This intermediary layer sits between the user and the complex form structure, translating user search terms into relevant field identifications without requiring users to navigate the entire form hierarchy manually.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical navigation process (manual scrolling, section-by-section exploration) with an automated information retrieval system using search algorithms and natural language processing. The system automatically identifies relevant fields based on search criteria, substituting manual mechanical navigation with automated computational search.
2Ease of operation
If comprehensive search functionality is added to forms, then users can find specific fields, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal search system that can handle multiple search scenarios (exact matches, partial matches, synonym searches, topic-based searches) through a single integrated interface. The search engine serves multiple functions: interpreting user intent, querying form data, identifying relevant topics, and presenting results, replacing the need for multiple specialized navigation tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated search result generation and topic identification. Once the search criteria are established, the system automatically identifies relevant fields and topics without requiring manual intervention or complex user configuration, making the complex functionality appear simple to users.
3Loss of information
If forms present all sections and fields, then complete information is available, but users cannot quickly identify relevant portions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the relevant fields and topics from the complete form structure based on user search criteria. The topic identification module isolates specific portions of the form that match the search terms, presenting only those extracted elements to the user rather than requiring them to search through all form sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the complete form information into discrete, searchable topics and fields. By breaking down the form structure into identifiable segments with associated topics, the system enables targeted retrieval of specific portions while maintaining the ability to access complete information when needed.
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AI summary
A method for searching involving receiving a search term and obtaining a related word based on the search term to generate a search criteria, searching forms for the search criteria, identifying a topic associated with a field within a form based on the search criteria, and presenting the field within the form associated with the topic.