Video Recommendation Feedback Interface for Preference Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video recommendation systems lack effective feedback mechanisms, failing to meet user preferences and resulting in suboptimal video suggestions.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that display a target feedback interface in response to specific user interactions, allowing users to input feedback on video preferences, which is then sent to a server to determine personalized video recommendations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing video recommendation systems rely only on passive feedback (likes, favorites, comments), then the system complexity remains low, but the recommendation accuracy and user preference matching deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverecommendation accuracyVSAvoidfeedback mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an active feedback mechanism where users directly indicate their video preferences through a dedicated feedback interface. This transforms the passive feedback model into an active feedback system, allowing the recommendation system to obtain more accurate and direct user preference information, thereby improving recommendation accuracy while justifying the increased system complexity through enhanced user control and preference capture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback interface as an intermediary component between the user and the recommendation system. This intermediary captures detailed user preferences and transmits them to the recommendation algorithm, serving as a bridge that translates user intentions into actionable recommendation parameters, thus improving accuracy without requiring direct complex interactions between users and the core recommendation engine

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a feedback interface is introduced to collect user preferences, then recommendation relevance improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to additional user input requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverecommendation relevanceVSAvoiduser interaction simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback interface that users can optionally interact with rather than requiring complete feedback for every recommendation. This partial action approach allows users to provide preferences when interested while maintaining the ability to receive recommendations without full engagement, balancing recommendation relevance with operational ease by not forcing complete user participation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The feedback interface is designed to be user-initiated and self-paced, allowing users to provide preferences on their own terms without being forced into a complex interaction flow. The system adapts to user behavior patterns, enabling users to service their own information needs while providing feedback when convenient, thus maintaining ease of operation while improving recommendation adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of information

If direct user feedback is collected through a feedback interface, then information completeness improves, but the loss of time increases due to additional feedback collection steps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser preference information completenessVSAvoidfeedback collection time

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The feedback interface is prepared and made available in advance within the user interface, allowing users to provide preferences before making video selection decisions. This preliminary action approach captures user preferences proactively rather than reactively, completing information collection earlier in the user journey and reducing the time needed for subsequent recommendation refinement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows users to skip the feedback interface when time is constrained or preferences are already known, enabling rapid progression through the recommendation flow. This optional skipping mechanism prevents time loss for users who don't need detailed feedback while still capturing complete information from users who do engage, balancing information completeness with time efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

Data Source

PatentUS12568278B2Recommendation method, device, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2026.03.03 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present invention provides a recommendation method and apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: if it is determined that an operation for a target media content meets a preset condition, displaying a target feedback interface; and then receiving an input acting on the target feedback interface; and sending the input to a server to determine a video to be recommended corresponding to the input.