Graphic Search Bar With Responsive Dropdown Filtering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in finding desired content due to the vast amount of available content, as traditional textual search bars require specific keywords and are not user-friendly, especially for visual content, which can be challenging to describe textually.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method providing a graphic search bar with multiple dropdown menus that use artificial intelligence to customize and filter content options in real-time, allowing users to select options that generate responsive search results and adapt the search environment based on user preferences and selections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional textual search bars are used, then users can search for content using keywords, but users struggle to find desired content especially when searching visual content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces visual thumbnails as an intermediary between the user and the textual search system. Instead of directly searching with keywords, users first select visual representations (thumbnails) that represent categories or types of content. This intermediary visual layer bridges the gap between user intent and the textual search backend, making the search process more intuitive especially for visual content while maintaining search accuracy through subsequent keyword refinement.
2Productivity
If keyword searches are used, then users can search through vast content, but users need to produce proper words which is sometimes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by automatically generating and displaying relevant keywords, categories, and thumbnail representations before the user initiates the search. The system pre-processes the content database to create visual thumbnails and associated metadata, then presents these pre-organized options to the user. This eliminates the need for users to mentally formulate perfect search queries, as the system has already prepared relevant search dimensions and options for them to select from.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple filtering options are added to improve search capability, then search functionality is enhanced, but the search bar becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the search functionality into distinct modular components: visual thumbnail selection, keyword input, category filtering, and result refinement. Each filtering capability is separated into an independent module that can be activated or deactivated based on user needs. The search bar is divided into discrete functional zones (visual selection area, text input area, filter options) that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows high versatility through multiple filtering options while keeping the interface manageable through clear modular organization.
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AI summary
In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods, and devices for a graphic search bar with responsive results is provided. A search bar may be generated. The search bar may include a text input area and a number of dropdown menus, each of which contain a selectable list of options. The search bar may be rendered in an application user interface that provides content options that are searchable using the search bar. A selection of an option from a first of the dropdown menus may be received. In response to receiving the selection, the content options may be filtered in real time based on the selected option to generate search results. The search results may be rendered for immediate display to the user.