Search System With Comparison Database For Direct Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional online search methods do not provide direct comparison results among objects, requiring users to manually search and compare information, which is inconvenient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An improved system and method that presents online search results and comparison results simultaneously, using concise summaries and comparison attributes in a database to enable direct retrieval of comparison data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional search methods are used, then search results can be obtained, but comparison results among objects are not provided directly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically collecting and storing comparison data (prices, reviews, specifications) in the database before users need it. When a user searches for an object, the comparison results are already prepared and can be retrieved instantly, eliminating the need for users to manually collect and compare information from multiple sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (the search system with comparison database) that mediates between users and the vast amount of data on the Internet. This intermediary automatically collects, organizes, and presents comparison information from multiple sources, saving users the effort of manually visiting multiple websites to gather comparison data.
2Loss of information
If users manually search for comparison information, then comparison results can be obtained, but it requires significant time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically collecting, organizing, and presenting comparison data without requiring user intervention. The search system autonomously queries multiple sources, extracts relevant comparison information, and presents it in an organized format, freeing users from the time-consuming task of manually gathering and comparing information.
Solution Approach 2:
Comparison data is collected and organized in advance in the database before users need it. This preliminary action ensures that when users perform a search, comparison results are already prepared and immediately available, eliminating the time users would otherwise spend reading through reviews and comparing specifications manually.
3Loss of information
If conventional search presents detailed information, then comprehensive data is provided, but comparison results are not directly available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information presentation into two distinct modes: conventional search results that provide comprehensive detailed information about individual objects, and comparison results that directly present side-by-side comparisons of multiple objects. This segmentation allows users to access both detailed information and efficient comparison results without compromising either function.
Solution Approach 2:
The search system is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing both conventional searches (providing detailed object information) and comparison searches (providing direct comparison results). The system universally handles both types of queries, allowing users to switch between detailed information retrieval and efficient comparison based on their needs.
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AI summary
In some aspects, systems and methods for presenting search results and comparison results are disclosed. A search window presents a search button as a search option and a comparison button as a comparison option. The search results are based on the query. The comparison results are based on an object derived from the query and comparators that are comparable to the object. In some aspects, filters are defined by users themselves. In some aspects, form filling methods are disclosed.