Information Processing Apparatus for Multi-Intent Question Parsing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing question and answer systems fail to effectively address multiple question intentions within a single query, often providing incomplete or irrelevant answers unless pre-prepared answers are available in the database.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that parses questions to identify multiple intentions, generates individual questions expressing each intention, and retrieves answers from a database to present relevant responses for each intention, allowing for a more comprehensive answer presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single question is processed to retrieve one answer from the database, then the answer retrieval process is simple and fast, but the system cannot effectively address multiple question intentions within a single query
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments a single complex question into multiple distinct question intentions through parsing. The question analysis unit divides the input question into several intention components, each representing a separate information need. This allows the system to handle multiple intentions independently while maintaining the ability to provide comprehensive answers for each segment.
2Reliability
If the system waits for pre-prepared answers to be available in the database, then answer accuracy is high, but the system cannot provide timely responses when such answers are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary parsing and intention specification on incoming questions before attempting to retrieve answers. By pre-processing the question into structured intention components, the system prepares the query in advance, enabling faster and more accurate retrieval when answers are available, while also facilitating efficient handling of cases where answers need to be generated or adapted.
3Ease of operation
If the system provides a single comprehensive answer for a multi-intentioned question, then the response structure is simple, but the answer may be incomplete or irrelevant for specific sub-intentions
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the answer presentation to correspond with segmented question intentions. Each parsed intention receives its own dedicated answer or answer component, ensuring that specific information needs are met completely and accurately. This segmented approach maintains clarity and relevance for each sub-intention while collectively addressing the full scope of the original multi-intentioned question.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: parse a question to thereby specify a number of intentions included in the question and specify, from the question, one or more question intentions equal to the number; and present an answer retrieved for an individual question expressing each question intention, each answer being presented in association with the corresponding question intention.