Settlement App Function Screen Suggestions Based on Communication Status

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing settlement apps do not sufficiently suggest available functions to users, leading to reduced convenience.

Innovation Solution

A suggestion system that determines whether a suggestion condition is met and suggests a function screen in the settlement app when the condition is satisfied, such as suggesting offline functions when the app is offline.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If automatic selection of settlement means is implemented, then settlement efficiency is improved, but user awareness of available functions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesettlement efficiencyVSAvoiduser awareness of available functions
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides feedback to users by suggesting function screens based on their current situation. The suggestion unit notifies users of available functions they may not be aware of, creating a feedback loop that informs users about system capabilities while maintaining automatic operation. This resolves the contradiction by keeping users informed without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by proactively suggesting functions before users need them. The suggestion unit anticipates user needs and presents relevant function screens in advance, ensuring users are aware of available options before making decisions. This maintains efficiency while preventing information loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If comprehensive function information is provided to users, then user convenience is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by providing function suggestions selectively rather than comprehensively. The suggestion unit determines which functions to suggest based on the current situation (offline status, settlement context), delivering targeted information where needed. This improves convenience without requiring the system to manage and present all possible functions, thereby controlling complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements partial action by suggesting only the most relevant functions rather than all available functions. The suggestion unit provides sufficient information for users to make informed decisions without overwhelming them with complete function lists. This balances user convenience with system simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20260056763A1Suggestion system, suggestion method, and information storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 RAKUTEN GROUP INC
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AI summary

A suggestion system, comprising at least one processor configured to: determine whether a suggestion condition relating to a suggestion of a function screen for providing, out of a plurality of functions of a settlement app stored in a user terminal, a function to be suggested is satisfied; and suggest the function screen in the settlement app when it is determined that the suggestion condition is satisfied.