Search Result Display Prioritization Using Query Meta-Information

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Solution Overview

Problem

Non-experts face difficulties in determining key points from inspection search results due to the complexity of search queries and results, making it challenging to prioritize attention effectively.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that organizes display contents based on meta-information derived from search queries, allowing for prioritization and decision-making on what to emphasize or hide in the display, using a processor to acquire and process search queries and results, and decide display contents accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If search results are displayed in detail to provide comprehensive information, then information completeness is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because non-experts cannot easily determine key points

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidease of determination
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The search result display is segmented into multiple hierarchical levels: overview information, detailed information, and expert analysis information. Users can progressively access deeper levels of detail, allowing non-experts to first grasp key points without being overwhelmed by comprehensive data, while still having access to complete information when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary information processing system is introduced that automatically analyzes search results and identifies key points, generating structured summaries and highlighting important information. This intermediary layer translates complex search results into easily digestible formats for non-expert users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive search results are provided to ensure thorough information, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need to process and organize diverse search contents

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetermination accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis and organization of search results before presentation to users. Key points are pre-identified, categorized, and structured in advance, so that when users view the results, the information is already optimized for easy determination without requiring complex real-time processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes display parameters based on user profiles and query types. For non-expert users, the display prioritizes key points and summaries; for expert users or detailed queries, comprehensive information is shown. This parameter adaptation reduces apparent system complexity while maintaining determination accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12554734B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2026.02.17 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

Provided are an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program with which it is possible to easily make determination from a search result and to ascertain a point to which attention should be paid in the search result by organizing display contents according to search contents and the search result. In an information processing apparatus (10) including a processor, the processor is configured to: acquire a search query; acquire a search result of search performed based on the search query on a database; acquire meta-information of the search query; and decide display contents based on the meta-information.