Metadata Tag Generation for Faster Intelligent Data Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems lack an efficient method for users to retrieve relevant data from electronic devices, leading to cumbersome and inefficient data retrieval processes that hinder user experience.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically generate metadata tags based on user input, allowing for intelligent data retrieval by identifying data items, generating metadata tags, providing priorities, and performing actions based on tag matches.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual scanning methods are used to retrieve data, then users can access their data, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata retrieval processVSAvoidtime to find relevant data
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating metadata tags for data items before retrieval is needed. The processor identifies data items and generates descriptive metadata tags in advance, so when a user searches, the system can quickly match query tags against pre-generated metadata without manual scanning of all data

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces metadata tags as an intermediary between user queries and actual data items. Instead of directly searching through all data, the system uses metadata tags as a mediating layer that enables efficient matching and retrieval, reducing both time and operational complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If automated metadata generation is implemented, then data retrieval efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata retrieval efficiencyVSAvoidsystem architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically generating metadata tags without requiring external intervention or complex manual configuration. The processor autonomously identifies data items, extracts relevant features, and generates appropriate metadata tags, reducing the need for complex system management and configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3871116B1Method and apparatus for retrieving intelligent information from electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Accordingly, embodiments herein disclose a method and apparatus for retrieving intelligent information from an electronic device (100). The method includes receiving, by the electronic device (100), an input from a user. Further, the method includes identifying, by the electronic device (100), at least one data item to generate at least one metadata tag. Further, the method includes automatically generating, by the electronic device (100), the at least one metadata tag related to the at least one data item based on a plurality of parameters. Further, the method includes providing, by the electronic device (100), at least one priority to the at least one metadata tag. Further, the method includes storing, by the electronic device (100), the at least one metadata tag at the electronic device (100).