Search Result Filtering Using Temporal Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current search engines display all previous and new search results when a user repeats a search, wasting time and making it difficult to identify new results, as users must sift through old results to find new information.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses user profiles to store search records, allowing the CPU to compare current search results with previous results, displaying only new results by identifying changes through unique identifiers or timestamps, and updating records accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a user performs the same search multiple times using current search engines, then the user receives complete search results including both old and new results, but the user wastes time sifting through old results to identify new information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments search results into two distinct categories: new results and old results. By dividing the complete result set based on temporal characteristics, the system allows users to selectively view only new results without being burdened by reviewing duplicate old results, thus resolving the contradiction between information completeness and time efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by automatically tracking and storing previously returned search results for each user query. Before presenting new search results to the user, the system pre-processes the data by comparing current results with historical results, identifying and separating new information in advance. This preliminary differentiation eliminates the need for users to manually sift through old results, saving time while preserving access to all necessary information
2Loss of information
If a search engine displays all search results for repeated searches, then the user has access to complete information, but the user experience becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments search results into new and old categories, making the information structure more manageable. This segmentation allows users to easily identify and focus on new results without being overwhelmed by the complete result set, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining access to all information
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs visual differentiation (analogous to color changes) by distinctly presenting new search results versus old results. This visual cue system enables users to quickly identify new information without cognitive effort, significantly improving the ease of operation while ensuring no information is lost
3Measurement precision
If a user manually reviews all search results to identify new information, then the user ensures accurate identification, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by automatically comparing current search results with previously stored results using unique identifiers and timestamps. This pre-processing step accurately identifies new results before they are presented to the user, eliminating the need for manual review while maintaining high accuracy in identifying new information, thus resolving the contradiction between precision and time consumption
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AI summary
A software tool allows a computer user to view only search results that have become available since he last performed the same search. A user enters a search term by way of an input/output device, and the CPU performs the requested search. The computer system identifies and displays only the new results. The user can toggle this feature on and off.