Session-Linked Information Query for Faster Chat Data Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing instant messaging tools face inefficiencies in data query due to large numbers and varied content of data tables, leading to inconvenience in information retrieval.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for information query that determines a first information set associated with a session, obtains a query result from this set, and displays it within the session, narrowing the data query range and improving efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If all data tables are shared in the session for query, then users can access complete information, but the query process becomes inconvenient and inefficient due to large volume and variety of data tables

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of query informationVSAvoidconvenience of data query
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information retrieval process by creating a dedicated query interface that separates the query operation from the general session interface. This interface allows users to query specific data tables without being overwhelmed by the complete set of shared data tables, thus maintaining information completeness while improving operational convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary query interface that acts as a mediator between the user and the shared data tables. This intermediary layer filters and presents only the relevant data tables for querying, reducing the complexity of the query process while ensuring that complete information remains accessible when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the query interface displays all available data tables, then users have full access to information, but the interface becomes complex and difficult to navigate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of data tablesVSAvoidcomplexity of query interface
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by making the query interface context-aware and adaptive. The interface dynamically adjusts its content based on the session context, user permissions, and query requirements, presenting only the relevant data tables and options. This reduces interface complexity while maintaining full accessibility to authorized data tables through the session association.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4685670A1Information query method and apparatus, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure provides a method, apparatus and electronic device for information query. A specific implementation of the method includes: determining a first information set having an association relationship with a first session in response to an information query request triggered by a first user in the first session, wherein the first user is a session member of the first session, and the first information set includes information outside the first session; obtaining a query result from the first information set according to the information query request; and displaying the query result in the first session. This implementation narrows a data query range, increases data query efficiency and further improves user experience.