Molecular Network Web Search System for Precision Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing keyword-based web searches struggle to identify relevant information that lacks natural language keywords and fail to capture closely related data, especially in fields with strong relational associations, making them inefficient and less effective for information retrieval.

Innovation Solution

A molecular network-based web search and information aggregation system that utilizes a multi-tiered web application with a graph data structure and databases of registered chemical molecules, allowing for efficient searching and browsing through synthetic molecular networks and maps, structured according to chemical reaction paths and rules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If keyword-based web search is used, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision of information retrieval deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of search operationVSAvoidprecision of information retrieval
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer between keyword input and information retrieval results. This intermediary processes keywords through multiple dimensions including semantic analysis, contextual understanding, and relational mapping to bridge the gap between simple keyword searching and precise information retrieval, thereby maintaining ease of operation while improving retrieval precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transforms the search parameter from simple keywords to multi-dimensional search vectors that include semantic meanings, contextual relationships, and relevance scores. By changing the parameters of search processing, the system maintains user-friendly keyword input while achieving more precise information retrieval through enhanced processing dimensions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If keyword-based search is used, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of information increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomplexity of search systemVSAvoidinformation retrieval completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a nested structure where multiple layers of information processing are embedded within the search system. Each layer captures different aspects of information (semantic, contextual, relational) and nests them together to preserve comprehensive information without requiring a completely complex external system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and organizing information into structured formats with embedded semantic and relational metadata before retrieval occurs. This preliminary organization reduces the complexity needed during actual search operations while preventing information loss through structured preservation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If molecular network-based search is implemented, then measurement precision of information retrieval is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of information retrievalVSAvoidcomplexity of search system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex molecular network search system into modular functional components including semantic analysis modules, contextual processing modules, and relational mapping modules. Each segment handles specific aspects of the search process, improving precision while managing complexity through modular architecture that can be independently developed and maintained

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10381108B2Web search and information aggregation by way of molecular network
Publication Date: 2019.08.13 ZHOU CHARLES JIANPING
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AI summary

A molecular network-based web search and information aggregation system and a process for creating a synthetic molecular network are disclosed. The amount of information and data available through the Internet is growing rapidly, yet current search through natural language-based keyword and page rank algorithm or directory search often cannot provide satisfactory relevant results. The process creates the synthetic molecular network according to a set of rules and chemistry knowledge. The synthetic molecular network is structured such that molecular information can be aggregated in ways that conform to contemporary graphing theory and chemistry rules. In this way, the molecular network-based web search and information aggregation system reduces reliance on natural language by leveraging strong relational associations between molecules that do not correlate to a set of natural language keywords.