Highlighted Search Results with Attribute-Based Alternatives
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing search systems struggle when dealing with datasets containing items with multiple attributes, as users often need to manually compare numerous results to find the best option, lacking confidence in system-provided best results.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that highlights a best search result and provides alternative results varying by a selected attribute, allowing users to focus on attributes that improve their preferences without re-searching the entire dataset.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the system returns all search results that meet the conditions, then the user can see all possible options, but the user needs to go through the list and compare one against another result for each attribute
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and highlights the most relevant search result based on pre-set criteria, separating it from the full result set. This allows the system to present a curated 'best result' while still providing access to alternatives, reducing the cognitive load of comparing all results manually.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the search results into distinct categories: a highlighted best result and alternative results. This segmentation allows users to quickly identify the top recommendation while having structured access to alternatives organized by different attributes, eliminating the need to linearly scan all results.
2Productivity
If the system provides a best result based on pre-set criteria, then the user receives a recommended option, but the user may not have enough confidence in the system in choosing the best result
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by providing alternative results that show users what other options exist and how they differ from the best result. This transparency allows users to verify the system's choice against their own preferences, building confidence while maintaining quick result delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to result presentation by organizing alternatives according to user-selected attributes rather than just listing them. This dimensional organization allows users to explore results based on their specific priorities, validating the best result from multiple perspectives.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the user wants to find a result that suits their preferences better, then they need to search through all search results, but this process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the result presentation dynamic by allowing users to select different attributes to view alternatives. This dynamic interaction enables users to quickly adapt the result set to their preferences without re-searching, as the system filters and reorganizes alternatives based on user choices in real-time.
4Measurement precision
If the system compares multiple attributes for each result, then the user can make an informed decision, but the complexity of comparing multiple attributes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing users to focus comparison on specific attributes rather than requiring simultaneous evaluation of all attributes. Users can select which attributes are important to them, and the system highlights differences only in those selected attributes, reducing overall comparison complexity while maintaining precision where needed.
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AI summary
There is provided a computer-implemented method of providing a set of alternative search results, the method including the steps of: (i) receiving a search request; (ii) searching a database to provide a first set of a plurality of search results, each search result including a plurality of attributes; (iii) identifying a best search result as the initially highlighted result; (iv) providing the highlighted search result for display; (v) receiving a selection of an attribute in the highlighted search result; (vi) providing the set of alternative search results, in which the selected attribute is varied with respect to the highlighted search result, and (vii) providing the set of alternative search results for display. Related computer program products, servers and systems are also provided.