Interactive Search Interface for Query Precision and Relevance
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in retrieving specific information from search engines due to complexities in defining search parameters, lack of familiarity with search terminology, and the need for tools to refine queries, resulting in a bottleneck that limits access to relevant information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that provides an interactive environment with a graphical user interface to suggest related search terms and their ranks, allowing users to create detailed and precise search queries by selecting and combining terms, and refining searches through a query generator and related terms generator that builds data structures based on networked databases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually define search parameters using traditional search engines, then search coverage is wide, but the proportion of relevant results is low and users must scan through thousands or millions of irrelevant results
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system between the user and the search engine that automatically analyzes the search topic, generates relevant search parameters and keywords, and refines the search query. This intermediary layer eliminates the need for users to manually define complex search parameters while maintaining high search precision and reducing the volume of irrelevant results.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically performing tasks that would otherwise require user expertise: analyzing the search topic, generating related keywords, determining appropriate search parameters, and refining queries. The system serves itself by autonomously optimizing the search process without requiring user intervention or knowledge of search methodologies.
2Measurement precision
If users are provided with tools to create detailed search queries, then search precision improves, but the complexity of the search process increases and requires user knowledge of search terminology
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs all complex search analysis and parameter generation tasks without requiring user knowledge of search terminology. Users simply input their basic search intent, and the system handles the complexity of creating detailed search queries, selecting appropriate parameters, and refining keywords autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that bridges the gap between simple user input and complex search requirements. This intermediary automatically translates user intent into optimized search queries with appropriate parameters and keywords, eliminating the need for users to understand or manually configure complex search settings.
3Loss of information
If users scan through search results to find relevant information, then access to information is possible, but time is lost and the process feels like finding a needle in a haystack
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically analyzing the search topic before the search is executed, generating optimized keywords and parameters in advance. This preliminary analysis ensures that the search returns highly relevant results from the beginning, eliminating the need for users to scan through irrelevant results and significantly reducing the time to find information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system autonomously optimizes the search process by automatically generating precise search queries and refining keywords based on the search topic. This self-service capability ensures that users receive focused, relevant results without manual intervention, thereby minimizing the time required to access desired information.
4Ease of operation
If users lack familiarity with search terminology, then they cannot adequately define search parameters, but providing educational tools increases the complexity of the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically analyzes the user's input and generates appropriate search parameters and keywords without requiring users to understand search terminology. The system serves itself by autonomously determining the optimal search configuration based on the search topic, maintaining simplicity in the interface while achieving precise search results.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that translates simple user input into complex search parameters automatically. This intermediary layer shields users from the complexity of search terminology and parameter configuration, allowing them to define search parameters easily without needing to understand the underlying technical concepts.
Data Source
AI summary
This invention provides the data network user with an interactive search engine environment that helps him focus on the object of his search. Through a powerful graphical user interface (GUI), the user is provided with terms closely related to what he is looking for, even when he has no prior knowledge of the subject or its terminology. The user is also provided with suggested terms that should be excluded from the search because of the high probability of interfering with the search. The contribution of each term to the search progress is explained to the user. The invention then enables the user to build complex queries combining the related terms in a visual and simple way that facilitates the search process and saves time. This invention allows the user to create a detailed, precise, and longer search query then is customarily executed today.