Keyword-Based Conversational Voice Search Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computing systems, particularly in wearable devices, lack efficient methods for users to seamlessly navigate and perform multiple search queries using voice commands, requiring repetitive and lengthy audio inputs.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enable keyword-based conversational searching by receiving audio commands, determining keywords associated with a search query, configuring them as audio instructions, and providing these keywords for display along with search results, allowing users to perform subsequent searches by speaking the keywords.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users perform multiple search queries using traditional voice commands, then search functionality is achieved, but the audio input becomes repetitive and lengthy
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically generating and storing keywords from the initial search query results. These pre-generated keywords are then presented to the user as selectable options, eliminating the need for the user to manually speak out full follow-up search queries. The keywords are prepared in advance based on the context of the original search, enabling rapid subsequent searches through simple selection rather than repetitive voice typing.
2Loss of information
If the system provides detailed search results, then information completeness is improved, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the search interface into distinct functional components: the initial search results area, the keyword generation area, and the keyword selection area. This segmentation allows the detailed search results to be displayed without overwhelming the user, as the keywords are presented as a separate, organized list of actionable items. The segmentation maintains information completeness while reducing perceived interface complexity by structuring the display in manageable sections.
3Productivity
If the system configures keywords as audio instructions, then subsequent search efficiency is improved, but the initial processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically analyzing the initial search query results and generating relevant keywords before the user needs to perform subsequent searches. This keyword generation and configuration process happens in the background, preparing the groundwork for efficient follow-up searches. The time investment made during this preliminary phase enables significantly faster subsequent search operations, as users can quickly select from pre-configured keywords rather than formulating new voice queries from scratch.
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AI summary
Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media are described herein related to keyword-based conversational searching using voice commands. A computing device can receive an audio command for performing a search query. The computing device may receive a plurality of keywords associated with a subject matter of the search query, and computing device may configure the plurality of keywords as a plurality of audio instructions receivable by the computing device to cause the computing device to perform a subsequent search query. The computing device can then provide the plurality of keywords for display, along with search results associated with the search query.