In-List Search Results for Contextual Listing Price Research
Solution Overview
Problem
Network-based publication systems face challenges in providing relevant pricing information to users without overwhelming the user interface, particularly on mobile devices, during the listing process.
Innovation Solution
Enhanced listing user interfaces that incorporate supplemental elements for pricing research, allowing users to view pricing insights and effects of price selection without leaving the listing flow, utilizing attributes comparison and sales data from similar items to suggest optimal prices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If pricing research information is provided to users during the listing process, then users can make informed pricing decisions, but the user interface becomes more complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines pricing research functionality directly into the listing creation user interface by integrating a supplemental user interface that displays pricing insights, similar item comparisons, and price recommendations within the existing listing flow. This merging eliminates the need for users to navigate to separate research pages while providing comprehensive pricing information contextually during the listing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a supplemental user interface element that acts as an intermediary layer between the user and the pricing data. This supplemental interface processes and presents pricing information in a simplified, contextual manner that doesn't overwhelm the main listing interface, mediating between the complexity of pricing research data and the user's need for simple decision-making.
2Measurement precision
If users are provided with comprehensive pricing information and research tools, then pricing decision quality improves, but the time required to complete the listing process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by automatically gathering pricing data, identifying similar items, and generating price recommendations in the background before the user needs to make a pricing decision. The supplemental user interface presents these pre-processed insights ready for review, eliminating the need for users to manually conduct research and reducing the time required to reach an informed pricing decision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by providing users with curated, essential pricing information and a limited set of actionable insights rather than overwhelming them with complete market data. The supplemental interface shows key metrics like price ranges, similar item comparisons, and recommendations, allowing users to make informed decisions with partial information quickly rather than requiring exhaustive research.
3Loss of information
If a separate user interface is used for pricing research, then pricing information can be accessed, but users must exit the listing flow causing navigation inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the pricing research interface with the listing creation interface by displaying pricing insights, similar items, and recommendations within the same user interface session. Users can access comprehensive pricing information without navigating away from the listing flow, maintaining contextual continuity and improving operational ease.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of setting a listing price for an item is disclosed. One or attributes of the item are determined based on data entered into fields of a listing user interface. One or more additional items are identified based on a comparison of one or more attributes of the one or more additional items with the one or more attributes of the item. Sales information associated with the one or more additional items is determined. A range of suggested prices and at least some of the sales information is incorporated into a selection user interface region of the listing user interface. Based on a selection of a suggested price from the range of suggested prices, a preview of the listing as it would appear in a search results page with the one or more additional items is presented in the listing user interface.