KR101030189B1 - A display method of search result by category type - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for outputting a search result list, and more particularly, to a system and method for outputting a search result list for each category, which enables various user interfaces by variably outputting according to a classification criteria selected by a user.

To this end, the present invention comprises the steps of (a) providing a selection screen with a category for each category related to the product; (B) selecting a category to search for in the category selection screen; And (c) outputting an upper and lower order of the tree structure for each category in accordance with the selected classification item.

Variable, Search, Category, List Up

Description

A display method of search result by category type}

The present invention relates to a search result list output system and method, and more particularly, to a search result list output system and method that allows a user to variably output a list of items to be searched and select a desired product quickly and conveniently. .

In general, a shopping-related website provides a product search box to a buyer through a web page. In this case, a screen for selecting a category of a category such as a manufacturer name, a product type, and a detailed specification about the product is provided.

The buyer checks only the items selected from the categories classified by category, and the web page displays the products desired by the buyer in a tree structure for each category on the screen so that the buyer can conveniently compare similar products.

By the way, the tree structure for each category that outputs a list of search results in the prior art has a lower classification in the form of primary classification (notebook) -secondary classification (manufacturer) -3rd classification (screen size) as shown in FIG. Since the tree structure dominates the classification, it is possible to express only the fixed order of the upper and lower positions when expressing the classification, and there is a problem that the comparison of products is complicated by the simple arrangement of the same classification.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the search result list is represented, commodities may not be rearranged according to the category selected by the buyer, and may be sorted only by a specific order, thereby making it difficult to compare products. There is a problem in that there is no variable association structure or parent structure between each classification items in the form of 3rd classification, ... nth classification.

Therefore, only two or three sorting criteria can be used because only a complicated tree structure can be represented by the top and bottom classification, and only the values included in the selected classification criteria and the classification criteria above the classification can be displayed. There is a problem that can not express lower or other classification criteria in the list.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, by having a variable upper and lower structure between each of the classification items, it is possible to output in the order in which the upper and lower division of the product for each category selected by the buyer variable It is an object of the present invention to provide a search result list output system and method that can use the classification criteria of and can express the selected classification criteria and corresponding classification sub-or other classification criteria in the output list.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of outputting a search result list, the method including: (a) providing a selection screen having classification items for each category related to a corresponding product; (B) selecting a category to search for in the category selection screen; And (c) outputting a variable upper and lower order of the tree structure for each category according to the selected category.

Here, the step (c) is characterized in that the classification items selected in the step (b) is output below the category tree structure, and the category items not selected are output above the category tree structure.

Preferably, in step (c), when a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected in step (b), a plurality of classification items selected in the same category are output under a tree structure for each category, and the same category is output. It is characterized in that the classification items selected in the singular number in the upper part of the tree structure.

More preferably, in the step (c), when a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected in the step (b), the number of classification items in which the larger number is selected in the same category is output below the category tree structure. The method may further include outputting a classification item having a smaller number within the same category to the upper part of the tree structure.

At this time, the step (c), characterized in that for outputting the category selected in the step (b) in any upper and lower order in the tree structure for each category.

Alternatively, the step (c) is characterized in that for outputting the category item not selected in the step (b) in any upper and lower order in the category-specific tree structure.

On the other hand, the step (c), characterized in that for outputting the classification item selected in the step (b) in a predetermined top and bottom order within the tree structure for each category.

Alternatively, the step (c) is characterized in that for outputting the category items not selected in the step (b) in a predetermined top and bottom order in the category-specific tree structure.

In addition, the category-specific search result list output system of the present invention includes a database for storing the category information and product information for each category related to the product; A receiving unit which receives a classification item selected by a user who wants to search for a corresponding product; A search unit searching for a product corresponding to the received category; And an output unit configured to output the searched products by varying the upper and lower order of the tree structure for each category according to the selected category.

The output unit may output the selected classification item under the tree structure for each category, and output the non-selected classification item above the tree structure for each category.

Preferably, when a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected, the output unit outputs the category items in which a larger number is selected in the same category under the tree structure for each category, and in which a smaller number is selected in the same category. The item is outputted above the tree structure.

The search result list output system and method of the present invention for achieving the above object is, first, it is possible to extend the classification criteria when setting the search conditions, various user interfaces are possible, and secondly in the form of considering the classification criteria when listing the search results As it can be expressed, the variable products are outputted by the characteristics based on the classification criteria, and the user can quickly and easily search for the optimal product.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present embodiment, the same designations and the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and further description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for outputting a search result list by category according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for outputting a search result list by category according to the present invention.

The search result list output system for each category according to the present invention basically includes a database 100, a receiver 200, a search unit 300, and an output unit 400 as illustrated in FIG. 1.

The database 100 stores the upper and lower classification items and specific product information for each category of the various products in the system, and the receiver 200 allows a user who wants to search for a corresponding product through a wired or wireless network from a user terminal such as a PC. Receive the selected category.

The search unit 300 searches for a specific product corresponding to the classification item received through the receiver 200 through the database (DB) 100 inquiry, and the output unit 400 sends the search unit 300 to the search unit 300. The searched products are outputted by varying the top and bottom order of the tree structure for each category according to the classification item selected by the user.

In the method for outputting a search result list for each category of the present invention using the system, as shown in FIG. 2, step (a) of providing a selection screen (S150), step (b) of selecting a classification item (S250), and a tree The upper and lower order of the structure is configured to include a variable (c) step (S350) for outputting.

3 to 6 are diagrams showing a list of search results for each category output by the method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

First, step (a) (S150) is a step of providing a selection screen with category items for each category related to a product to be searched by a user.

Hereinafter, a description will be given by using a 'notebook' among various products through specific drawings, but it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various products that can be sorted by category can be searched and output by the system or method of the present invention. I will say.

In the drawing, products are divided into notebooks, categories are categorized by manufacturer, screen size, and price range, and each category is classified as Samsung (Sense), LG (Ex-Note), HP (Compact) .. 10, less than 10 inches (netbook), 11 inches, 12 inches ..., 40-500,000 won, 60-700,000 won, 80-900,000 won, ... the results of the list of results were printed.

Step (a) (S150) is a category (Samsung (Sense), LG (Exnote), HP (Compact) divided into categories (manufacturer, screen size, price range) so that the user can set the search conditions for the notebook ), 10 inches or less (netbook), 11 inches, 12 inches ..., 40-500,000 won, 60-700,000 won, 80-900,000 won, ...) on the screen.

Next, step (b) (S250) is a search to provide a search screen through the step (a) (S150) the user searches for a notebook that meets the corresponding conditions from among various notebook products using an input device, such as a mouse The step of selecting the desired category.

In this step (S250), the user may select several classification items in the same category, or conversely, if there is a category that is not desired, the user may not select any category items in the category at all.

Finally, step (c) (S350), if the search condition is set by the user through step (b) (S250), the upper and lower order of the tree structure for each category divided into upper and lower categories according to the selected classification item Is output in a variable manner (hereinafter, the variable output list is abbreviated as "variable list").

In this step (S350) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the category item selected in step (b) (S250) is output to the lower part of the tree structure for each category divided into a higher classification and a lower classification, and the unselected classification item is output. Can be displayed above the tree structure of each category divided into upper and lower categories.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, when the user selects 'manufacturer (Samsung)' and 'screen size (14 inches)' among the categories in step (b) (S250), the remaining category that is not selected is 'Price List' is displayed at the top of the category tree structure, and the selected categories 'Manufacturer' and 'Screen size' are output at the bottom of the category tree structure.

This allows the user to reach the final product he / she wants more quickly and conveniently by outputting the product by first considering the other conditions that are not selected among the products matching the search conditions selected by the user. For sake.

The " variable list " is shown in Figs. 4 (output of a non-selected category at the top of the tree structure), Fig. 5 (output of a non-selected category price range at the top of the tree structure) and Fig. 6 (unselected category) You can also check the screen size by printing it above the tree structure.

At this time, the step (c) (S350) may be output in a random (upper and lower order) within the tree structure for each category when determining the output priority between the classification items selected in (b) (S250). . This method may be equally applied (arbitrarily up and down order) even when determining output priorities between the classification items not selected in step (b) (S250).

In contrast, the present invention provides that the step (c) (S350) is to determine the output priority between the classification items selected in step (b) (S250), or to determine the output priority between the classification items that are not selected. In this case, it can be configured to be output in the order of defaults set up and down as needed.

This is shown in FIG. 3 (outputting 'manufacturer' from the selected category 'Manufacturer' and 'screen size' to the top of the tree structure) and FIG. 4 (the 'price band' among the selected categories 'screen size' and 'price range' of the tree structure). Output to the top) through FIG. 5 ('manufacturer' among the selected categories 'manufacturer' and 'screen size' can be checked through the tree structure).

On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present invention in step (c) (S350) when a plurality of classification items in the same category is selected in step (b) (S250) a plurality of classification items selected in the same category by category The item may be output below the tree structure, and the category items selected by the singular number within the same category may be output above the tree structure.

This is for the user to find the optimal product by simplifying the route to reach the final product desired by giving priority to the category having fewer selected categories among the products matching the search condition selected by the user.

Through FIG. 6, it can be confirmed that the 'manufacturer' category in which a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected is output below the 'price range' category in which a single category item in the same category is selected so that the user can conveniently compare the products. .

According to the method as described above, the category search result list output system according to the present invention outputs the selected category item under the tree structure for each category when the output unit 400 outputs the variable list through the search unit 300, Unselected category items can be displayed above the tree structure by category.

In addition, when a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected, the output unit 400 outputs the number of classification items in which the more number is selected in the same category under the tree structure for each category, and in the same category, the smaller number. Will display the selected category at the top of the tree structure.

The system and method for outputting a search result list (variable list) for each category according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded in a computer readable medium. , Data files, data structures, and the like.

Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic-optical media such as floptical disks ( Of course, special hardware devices may be included to store and execute program instructions such as magnetic-optical media, ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like.

In addition, a processor (CPU), a network interface, a mass storage device, an input / output interface and other RAM, a ROM, a CD-ROM, etc., for implementing a category-based search result list output system of the present invention may be used. Obvious devices will be apparent to those skilled in the computer hardware and software arts.

As described above, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention has been described, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms in addition to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope thereof is known to those skilled in the art. It is obvious to those who have it.

Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and thus, the present invention is not limited to the above description but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

1 is a block diagram showing a system for outputting a search result list for each category according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of outputting a search result list for each category according to the present invention;

3 to 6 are views showing a category-specific search results output by the method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a view showing a category-specific search screen according to the prior art;

8 and 9 are diagrams showing a list of search results for each category output by the method according to the related art.

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100: database 200: receiving unit

300: search unit 400: output unit

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(A) providing a selection screen including category items for each of the corresponding products; (B) selecting a category to search for in the category selection screen; And The category items selected in step (b) are output under the category tree structure divided into upper and lower categories, and the category items not selected in step (b) are classified into upper and lower categories. And outputting the upper part of the structure so that the upper and lower order of the tree structure for each category divided into upper and lower categories is varied. delete The method of claim 1, Step (c) is, When a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected in step (b), a plurality of classification items selected in the same category are output under the tree structure for each category, and the classification items in which a single number is selected within the same category are included in the tree structure. Method for outputting a list of search results for each category, characterized in that the output to the upper. The method of claim 1, Step (c) is, When a plurality of classification items in the same category are selected in the step (b), the classification items in which more numbers are selected in the same category are output to the lower part of the tree structure for each category, and the number of classification items in which a smaller number is selected in the same category. Outputting a search result list for each category, which is displayed at the top of the tree structure. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, Step (c) is, Method for outputting a search result list for each category, characterized in that for outputting the sorted item selected in the step (b) in any upper and lower order in the tree structure for each category. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, Step (c) is, Method for outputting a search result list for each category, characterized in that for outputting the sorted item not selected in the step (b) in any order in the category tree structure. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, Step (c) is, Method for outputting a search result list for each category, characterized in that for outputting the sorting item selected in the step (b) in a predetermined top and bottom order within the tree structure for each category. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, Step (c) is, Method for outputting a search result list for each category, characterized in that for outputting the category item not selected in the step (b) in a predetermined top and bottom order within the category tree structure. delete delete delete

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