Multimedia Search in Conversation Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multimedia data search processes require manual copying of data to a search engine, leading to inefficient search paths and low search efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for improving multimedia data search efficiency by displaying a resource search interface with search tags associated with the multimedia data, allowing direct search operations on the multimedia data displayed on a service interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual copying of multimedia data to a search engine is performed, then search functionality is achieved, but search path length increases and search efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch efficiencyVSAvoidsearch path length
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the search function with the social conversation interface by integrating a search bar and search results display directly within the conversation interface. This merging eliminates the need to switch to a separate search engine application, thereby shortening the search path and improving search efficiency without requiring manual data copying.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary search processing mechanism that receives multimedia data from the conversation interface, processes it through image recognition or text analysis to generate search tags, and displays relevant search results within the same interface. This intermediary process automates the search workflow and eliminates the manual copying step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If a separate search engine application is used, then comprehensive search capabilities are provided, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch operation simplicityVSAvoidsearch system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the social conversation interface multi-functional by integrating both communication and search functionalities within the same interface. The search bar, search tags, and search results are all displayed and operated within the conversation interface, eliminating the need for a separate search engine application and simplifying user operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the search functionality into distinct components (search bar, search tags display area, search results area) that are integrated within the conversation interface. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250124073A1Search processing method and apparatus, device, medium, and program product
Publication Date: 2025.04.17 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application provides a search processing method performed by a computer device. The method includes: receiving a search operation on multimedia data displayed in a conversation service interface; in response to the search operation: initiating a search request, the search request including a keyword derived from the multimedia data; and displaying a search result interface, the search result interface including a tag associated with the keyword and a search result associated with the target tag; and in response to a user selection of the search result, displaying the search result and the multimedia data in the conversation service interface, wherein the search result and the multimedia data are to be shared with a second user. Search efficiency for the multimedia data can be improved.