Super-Interface Content Aggregation for Cross-App Browsing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inefficiencies and frustrations when accessing and browsing content from multiple content sources due to the need to switch between applications, lack of connectivity between interfaces, and restrictive application interfaces that do not adapt to user preferences or device displays, leading to wasted resources and a poor entertainment experience.

Innovation Solution

A super-interface application that aggregates content identifiers from multiple sources, allowing simultaneous access and customization of interfaces, updates based on user interactions, and shares customizable interfaces across devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users access content from multiple content sources using separate applications, then each application can provide dedicated content access, but users must switch between applications and provide additional user input, wasting time and resources

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of accessing content from multiple sourcesVSAvoidtime spent switching applications and providing user input

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple content source interfaces into a single unified application interface. This unified interface aggregates content identifiers from different content sources (e.g., Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu) and allows users to browse and access content from all sources without switching applications. The system merges the functionality of multiple separate applications into one integrated platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified application serves multiple functions by providing access to content from various content sources through a single interface. The application acts as a universal gateway that can browse, search, and access content identifiers from different providers without requiring separate dedicated applications for each source.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Loss of information

If a general user profile stores browsing history accessible to different applications, then browsing history can be shared, but the system cannot provide real-time updates while browsing because applications lack connectivity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebrowsing history accessibilityVSAvoidreal-time update capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms where the unified interface continuously monitors and updates content identifiers from multiple content sources. When content becomes available or changes status in any connected content source, the interface receives feedback and automatically updates the displayed information without requiring manual refresh or switching between applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The unified application interface acts as an intermediary layer between the user and multiple content sources. It maintains connectivity with various content providers simultaneously and mediates the flow of information, enabling real-time updates by translating and aggregating data from different sources into a unified display.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If application interfaces are defined by service providers, then content sources can control their interface design, but users cannot customize the interface to adapt to their preferences or device displays

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface customization capabilityVSAvoidinterface adaptability to user preferences

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The unified interface implements dynamic adaptability by automatically adjusting its layout and content display based on the user's device characteristics, preferences, and browsing behavior. The interface can dynamically reconfigure itself to optimize for different screen sizes, resolutions, and user preferences, rather than being static and provider-defined.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows for parameter changes in interface configuration, enabling users to customize display parameters such as content categories, sorting preferences, and layout arrangements. The interface can modify its operational parameters based on user feedback and device capabilities, providing a personalized experience across different content sources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12574597B2Systems and methods for aggregating content identifiers in a super-interface

Publication Date: 2026.03.10 ADEIA GUIDES INC

AI summary

Systems and methods are described for generating a super-interface that aggregates content identifiers from different content sources. A super-interface is generated for display. The super-interface comprises a first interface that comprises a first plurality of content items available from a first content source and a second interface that comprises a second plurality of content items available from a second content source. The second content source is different from the first content source. The first interface and the second interface are simultaneously accessible to a first device. A user preference is detected based on a user interaction with the first interface. The second interface is automatically updated to comprise identifiers of a third plurality of content items that are available from the second content source. The third plurality of content items is selected based on the detected user preference from the user interaction with the first interface.