Object Comparison Interface for Multi-Source Product Search

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems require users to manually compare object information from different sources, leading to inefficient and poor user experience.

Innovation Solution

A user interface that generates and displays object prompt information based on search results, allowing users to select target objects for automatic comparison, simplifying the process and improving efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If users manually compare object information from different sources, then they can make informed decisions, but the process becomes cumbersome and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomparison accuracyVSAvoidcomparison efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-fetches and caches object information from multiple provision systems in advance, so that when users need to compare objects, the data is already prepared and available immediately. This eliminates the need for users to manually gather information from multiple sources, significantly improving comparison efficiency while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary comparison system that automatically retrieves, standardizes, and presents object information from multiple provision systems. This intermediary layer handles the complex data gathering and comparison tasks, freeing users from manual operations while ensuring accurate side-by-side comparison of objects

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If users view object information of multiple objects for manual comparison, then they can identify the best object, but the user experience deteriorates due to the cumbersome process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoiduser experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the comparison process into distinct, manageable components: object selection, information retrieval, standardized presentation, and comparison. Each segment is optimized independently, with information displayed in structured sections (price, specifications, features), making it easy for users to scan and compare without feeling overwhelmed by information overload

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The intermediary comparison system acts as a mediator between multiple object provision systems and the user, automatically gathering complete information from all sources and presenting it in a unified, user-friendly interface. This eliminates the need for users to manually navigate multiple systems, maintaining information completeness while dramatically improving ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of information

If the system provides detailed object information from multiple provision systems, then users can make comprehensive comparisons, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal comparison system that can handle multiple object provision systems through a single unified interface. The system is designed to work with various data formats and sources, automatically adapting to different provision systems while maintaining consistent comparison functionality. This multi-functional design reduces overall system complexity by consolidating multiple specialized systems into one versatile platform

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts comparison parameters and data retrieval strategies based on the specific objects being compared and the user's needs. It automatically selects relevant information fields, adjusts data formats, and optimizes query parameters for different provision systems. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain information completeness while managing complexity through intelligent, context-aware configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4708182A1Object processing method, product information method, computing device, storage medium, and program product
Publication Date: 2026.03.11 HANGZHOU ALIBABA INT INTERNET IND CO LTD
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AI summary

An object processing method, a product information comparison method, a computing device, a storage medium, a program product device, and a mobile terminal are provided. By providing a user interface and displaying search prompt information on the user interface, a search instruction is generated according to search information provided by a user, and object information corresponding to multiple first objects matching the search information is obtained from at least one object provision system based on the search instruction, and object prompt information is generated based on the object information. The object prompt information corresponding to the multiple first objects is displayed on the user interface, and a first comparison instruction is generated according to multiple target objects selected by the user, to generate comparison information by comparing object information of the multiple target objects based on the first comparison instruction. The comparison information is displayed on the user interface.