Search Refinement Links for Query Precision
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inefficiency and confusion when navigating through multiple web pages to refine search results, as they need to make several selections to find specific search results, such as images of a certain size or color, which is time-consuming and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A method to determine relevant search categories and subcategories by accessing a database to identify stored queries similar to the user's query, using algorithms to determine the frequency or probability of previous users' selections, and displaying these categories and subcategories on an initial search results page, allowing users to refine their search without switching pages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users navigate through multiple web pages to refine search results, then search results can be refined to specific categories and subcategories, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-determines and displays relevant search categories and subcategories on the initial search results page before users need to refine their search. This preliminary presentation of organized search options eliminates the need for users to navigate through multiple pages, directly resolving the contradiction by providing refined search results immediately without time loss.
2Measurement precision
If users make several selections to navigate to refined search results, then specific search criteria can be applied, but the process becomes confusing and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments search refinement options into distinct categories and subcategories that are systematically organized and displayed on the initial search results page. This segmentation allows users to easily navigate and select specific search criteria without confusion, as the options are pre-organized in a logical hierarchy rather than requiring multiple navigation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
By pre-presenting organized categories and subcategories on the initial page, the system eliminates the need for users to navigate through multiple pages to find refinement options. This preliminary organization of search criteria directly improves ease of operation while maintaining search specificity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system displays all possible search categories and subcategories, then users have comprehensive search options, but the initial search results page becomes cluttered and difficult to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by displaying only the most relevant search categories and subcategories on the initial search results page, rather than all possible options. This selective display maintains page simplicity and ease of navigation while still providing comprehensive search capabilities, as the most pertinent options are prominently featured based on query analysis.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and computer-readable media for determining relevant search categories, such as images, videos, news, health, maps, products, etc., and subcategories that are associated with the search categories based on a query submitted by a user on a search page and displaying the relevant search categories and subcategories on an initial search results page. A query may be inputted by a user and may be received. A set of suggested refinement links, which may include search categories and subcategories, may be identified as being relevant to the query. Further, the subcategories, when selected, may return narrower search results than when a selection is made of a search category. Additionally, the initial search results page may be generated and may include the set of suggested refinement links determined to be relevant to the query, as well as search results.