Search Field Automatic Query Submission Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional search engines require users to wait until search terms are completely typed and manually submitted, leading to inefficiencies and tediousness in the search process.
Innovation Solution
Implementing immediate search feedback by automatically submitting search queries as the user types, allowing results to be presented dynamically without the need for a submit command, using characteristics such as temporal and substantive triggers to determine when to process the search request.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If users manually submit search requests after completing search terms, then search accuracy can be maintained, but search time and user efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically submitting search queries as the user types, before the user completes their search terms. The search engine receives partial queries during the typing process and returns results incrementally, eliminating the need for manual submission after term completion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by providing search results in real-time as the user types query terms. The results page updates dynamically with new results appearing as the query progresses, giving immediate feedback to the user without requiring them to wait until they finish typing and manually submit.
2Productivity
If search results are displayed only after complete search terms are entered, then result accuracy is improved, but user productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary search actions by sending queries to the search engine as the user types, before completing the full search term. This allows results to be generated and displayed in advance, improving productivity by eliminating waiting time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses periodic action by automatically submitting search queries at regular intervals during the user's typing process. The search engine receives periodic updates of partial queries and returns results at these intervals, enabling continuous progress without requiring the user to wait until the end.
3Ease of operation
If the search field is integrated into the web page, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the search field with the web page by integrating the search functionality directly into the page structure. The search field is combined with the web page content, allowing users to search within the context of the displayed page without leaving the current view.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated search field provides multi-functionality by enabling users to search both within the current web page content and across the broader web. The same search interface serves multiple purposes: navigating the current page and performing general web searches, reducing the need for separate search mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
Providing immediate search feedback is disclosed. Search input is received within a search field of a web browser application. Based on characteristics of the search input, a determination is made whether to automatically submit a query to a search engine. In one aspect, the query is automatically submitted to the search engine. The query is based on the received first search input. Results are displayed within the web browser application, the results web page returned from the query submitted to the search engine.