RU165124U1 - INFORMATION SEARCH DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

1. An information retrieval device, including a server adapted to communicate with client devices of users via an integrated network, configured to receive signals originating from client devices of a user that correspond to user requests, to search for information related to said signals, Deliver answers to the indicated signals to the specified client devices of users; moreover, the server has a data exchange module with client devices via by means of an integrated network, the server includes a database storage module containing information corresponding to user requests, the server comprising a request receiving module consisting of a combination of digital characters connected to a data exchange module with client devices via an integrated network, and the database containing information corresponding to user requests is divided into subsections, each of which corresponds to only one combination of the indicated digital characters, while the module for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital symbols is configured so that, upon a request consisting of a combination of digital symbols, provide access to at least one subsection of the database corresponding to the requested combination of digital symbols, and the server includes an automatic forwarding module to users sending a request to receive data from the database subsection, all updates in the corresponding database subsection, connected to the database storage module, different the fact that

Description

The technical field to which the utility model belongs.

The present utility model relates to the field of data processing, and more particularly to information retrieval devices, including a server adapted to communicate with client devices of users via an integrated network, configured to receive signals originating from client devices of a user that correspond to user requests , search for information related to the indicated signals, deliver answers to the specified client devices of users e signals, wherein the server has a data exchange module from the client devices through the combined network, wherein the server includes a database storage module containing information corresponding to the user request.

In the present description, the following terms are accepted:

Server (eng. Server) - an electronic device that performs service functions at the request of the client, giving him access to certain resources. For the purposes of this description, a server is considered having a permanent connection to a federated network that can transmit data to the server from client devices. The server can process this data and transfer the processing result back to the client device.

A database storage module is a server module that stores data corresponding to this data module, which can be executed as a hard disk drive or as flash memory, which refers to semiconductors of electrically reprogrammable memory.

However, some modules can be combined in separate implementations. For example, different databases can be stored in one memory module.

Content - information that is contained in the database storage module on one of its subsections. This can be textual, graphical information in the form of audio or video files, links to external network resources, feedback forms, and more.

Push notifications are short pop-up notifications that appear on the screen of, for example, a mobile phone and inform about important events and content updates in the database subsection, which they sent a connection request to.

RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication) is an international format for presenting news information, with which you can automatically export news and updates from sites to other resources or to a user's computer.

The level of technology.

It is known from the prior art that a device for searching for information, including a server adapted to communicate with client devices of users through an integrated network, is configured to receive outgoing signals from client devices of the user corresponding to user requests, to search for information related to said signals, deliver answers to the indicated signals to the specified client devices of users, and the server has a data exchange module with devices through a united network, and the server includes a database storage module containing information that matches user requests.

Moreover, the server contains a module for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital symbols connected to a module for exchanging data with client devices via an integrated network, and the database containing information corresponding to user requests is divided into subsections, each of which corresponds to only one combination of the indicated digital characters, while the module for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital characters is configured so that, upon request, consisting of a combination of digital characters fishing, provide access to at least one subsection of the database corresponding to the requested combination of digital characters.

In addition, the server contains an automatic transmission module for users who have sent a request to receive data from the database subsection, of all updates in the corresponding database subsection, connected to the database storage module (described in the patent for the invention of the Russian Federation No. 2254611, published on June 20, 2005)

This device is the closest in technical essence to the claimed utility model and is taken as a prototype for the proposed utility model.

The disadvantage of this device is the inability to save in the memory on the server the latest updates of the corresponding subsection of the database when automatically sending new data from the subsection of the database on request, consisting of a combination of digital characters.

Disclosure of a utility model.

Based on this original observation, the present utility model mainly aims to offer an information retrieval device, which makes it possible to automatically send new data from a subsection of the database upon request, consisting of a combination of digital symbols, which is a technical task.

To achieve this goal, the automatic forwarding module contains an information caching module connected to the database storage module, configured to store the latest updates of the corresponding database subsection in memory on the server.

Thanks to this advantageous feature, it becomes possible to store the latest materials (both internal and external sources) in the memory on the server and provide them for display in the information panel of the corresponding subsection of the database and sending them to client devices. This speeds up the process of the proposed device.

There is a variant of the utility model in which the automatic forwarding module comprises a push notification module configured to send push notifications personally to a particular subscriber user connected to the database storage module 12.

Thanks to this advantageous feature, it becomes possible to send push notifications to the selected client device of the user.

There is also a variant of the utility model, in which the automatic forwarding module contains a push notification module configured to send push notifications to all subscriber users at once, connected to the database storage module.

Thanks to this advantageous feature, it becomes possible to send signals in the form of push notifications to the selected client devices of many users.

The set of essential features of the proposed utility model is unknown from the prior art for devices of similar purpose, which allows us to conclude that the criterion of "novelty" for the utility model is met.

A brief description of the drawings.

Other distinguishing features and advantages of the utility model clearly follow from the description below for illustration and not being restrictive, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

- figure 1 schematically depicts a functional diagram of a device for searching information according to a utility model.

- figure 2 depicts the stages of the operation of the device for searching for information, according to the utility model.

According to FIG. 1, an information retrieval apparatus includes a server 1 adapted to communicate with user devices 2 of users via an integrated network 3, configured to receive signals originating from user devices 2 of the user corresponding to user requests, to search for information related to to the indicated signals, deliver answers to the indicated signals to the indicated client devices of the users.

The server has a module 11 for exchanging data with client devices via an integrated network 3. In this case, the server includes a database storage module 12 containing information corresponding to user requests.

Server 1 comprises a module 13 for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital symbols connected to a data exchange module 11 with client devices via an integrated network 3, and the database containing information corresponding to user requests is divided into subsections 121, each of which corresponds to only one combination of these digital characters, while the module 13 for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital characters is configured so that, upon request, consisting of a combination of digital characters fishing, to provide access to at least one subsection database corresponding to the requested combination of numeric characters. Server 1 contains a module 14 for automatic transfer to users who have sent a request for data from the database subsection of all updates in the corresponding database subsection, connected to the database storage module 12.

The automatic forwarding module 14 may include a push notification module 141 configured to send a push notification personally to a particular subscriber user connected to the database storage module 12. In another embodiment, the automatic forwarding module may include a push notification module 142 configured to send push notifications to all subscriber users at once, connected to the database storage module 12.

The automatic forwarding module 14 comprises an information caching module 143 connected to a database storage module.

In general, each client device 2 can be any form of computing platform connected to the network, such as a federated network 3 and capable of interacting with application programs. Typical examples of individual client devices include, but are not limited to, stationary and portable personal computers, “smart” cell phones, (in English, a smartphone), lightweight clients, workstations, “dumb” terminals connected to the application server, and their various layouts and configurations, that is, both physical devices for interacting in communication interaction systems, and virtual devices implemented on programmable computers computer devices, and having a software interface for the implementation of communication functions.

Unified network 3, as well as all connections between all modules and blocks, include various topologies, configurations, and layouts of components of the interconnect, configured to interconnect corporate, global, and local area networks, and includes, without limitation, traditional wired , wireless, satellite, optical and equivalent network technologies.

Implementation of a utility model.

A device for searching for information works as follows. (An example of a non-limiting application of the utility model is provided). According to figure 2:

Stage A1. A user-author of content who is interested in allowing other users to receive the necessary information by a simple digital request sent, for example, from their client device, first places this necessary information in the database subsection of the proposed device that is associated with the selected user digital content creator.

This can be one or more of:

- textual information,

- graphic information,

- audio information,

- video information,

- redirection to external servers, (placement of links),

- feedback forms.

To place the specified information:

Stage A11. The user-author of the content is registered in advance in the storage module 12 of the database. To do this, he can:

1 option. Fill out the registration form. For individuals, this form may be limited to the fields e-mail, login, last name, first name, password. For legal entities, the registration form can be expanded with such attributes of the organization as the name of the organization, name of the head, legal address, contact phone number, etc. After filling out the form, the data is saved in the device and the user can either immediately enter the device using his username and password, or he must wait for the email in which there will be a link to activate the account.

Option 2. Log in to your device using social media accounts. The user selects which social network he wants to use to enter the system (facebook, google +, twitter, vkontakte, linkedin, etc.), the login form for the corresponding network appears and after successful authorization the user is asked for permission to use his data for authorization in the device. If permissions are obtained, user data (e-mail, login, last name, first name, etc.) is sent to the proposed device and used to register the user in the device. After that, the user is considered registered and upon repeated access through the same network with the same authentication data, his information within the service will be saved.

Stage A12. The user-author of the content pays for the opportunity to use the selected subsection of the database, which corresponds to the selected combination of numbers. Digital combinations are divided into groups (by digit capacity, repeatability and memorization of the numbers included in it), for each group its own cost of renting a digital combination per month is set.

In order to pay for digital combinations, the user must have an appropriate amount on his balance as part of the service. From time to time, various promotions may be provided, for example, for a newly registered user, the minimum amount for paying for a digital combination may already be credited to the balance at the time of registration. To increase this amount you need to replenish the balance. The service can provide a transfer of funds from popular payment systems (for example, Yandex-Money, Web-money, Qiwi) or from a bank card to a user’s account in the device.

Stage A13. The user fills in "his" subsection of the database. After registering with the device, the user gets the opportunity to use additional functions, such as commenting on materials from a particular subsection of the database, subscribing to content, and others. In addition, the user gets the opportunity to act as the owner of his database subsection and rent the appropriate digital combinations.

To do this, the user must create (or edit, created during the registration process) database subsection.

The user of the database subsection can define the following basic metadata:

- title

- a brief description of the database subsection,

- icon of the database subsection in the lists,

- the main picture of the database subsection,

- social network profile identifiers associated with the mini-site,

- RSS feed associated with the database subsection,

- contact information (information about addresses, phone numbers, e-mail and websites defined in the standard vCard format and displayed on the mini-site);

- The keyword of the database subsection.

- an indication of the rubric of the database subsection.

All this data can be either filled in when creating the database subsection, or edited by the specified user in the future.

The user of the digital combination and the subsection of the database associated with it has the opportunity to add the necessary content and / or advertising material to it. Content and / or advertising material added to the database subsection instantly appears on the information panel of the database subsection and notifications of its appearance are sent to users who subscribe to the materials of the corresponding database subsection

The user of the digital combination and the database subsection associated with it can create and edit several different content areas within the same database subsection, already adapted for mobile devices. Each information area is a finished advertising space in the form of a designer for independent use.

In addition, the user of the digital combination and the database subsection associated with it can use links to links to external sites as content, that is, it can indicate the address of another site, site section, site page, other information source that exists outside the database. That is, to connect your digital combination with any information source and purposefully transfer the audience to the necessary information (direct redirect).

The user of the digital combination and the database subsection associated with it can change the content, in particular links to external sources, link these links to the same digital combination, depending on the relevance of the task. In addition, you can have several different contents in one subsection of the database, and change the option of displaying different content on the same request according to your choice

Stage A2. A user searching for information using his client device 2, for example, a personal computer or a cellular phone such as a smartphone, connects via an integrated network 3 to the server 1 of the device for searching for information and enters a request consisting of a combination of digital characters.

A query in the form of a combination of digital characters can be entered:

Stage A21. By sending a request over an integrated network, for example, the Internet from the keyboard of your client device. For example:

- in the interface of a mobile application in a mobile phone;

- in the browser through the address of the service corresponding to access to the device’s server and enter a combination of digital characters in the search bar;

- in the browser line you can immediately type the desired combination of digital symbols, for example, http://votkod.ru/1234

- dial a combination of digital characters in the directory located on the server;

Stage A22. speaking his voice in a mobile application.

Stage A23. by scanning the QR code in which the digital code is encrypted.

Stage A24. by direct dialing and calling a combination of digital symbols (without activating a mobile application) by dialing from a telephone dialer of the type ## 1234, where 1234 is a certain combination of digital symbols corresponding to a specific subsection of the database.

Since the subsections are associated with certain categories and keywords, it is possible to search for information through: Step A25. set the name of the heading or keyword.

That is, in this way, it becomes possible to create a special directory similar to a telephone directory. In the directory, advertisers and information from the user of the digital combination and the related database subsection (usually the advertiser) are sorted into categories. A category is the affiliation of information / advertiser to a specific subject / business profile. The directory can provide information with the following contents: logo, company / advertising name, short advertising message. At the same time, such a directory provides automatic promotion of the specified data from the directory to the main search engines Yandex, Google.

Stage A3. A user searching for information using his client device 2 can now access the content associated with his request in the corresponding subsection of the database. In addition, the user can:

- receive advertising messages and / or content, contact information, calendar event data,

- subscribe to updates, content and / or advertising material published by the authors and receive them immediately after publication, using the capabilities of the mobile application. For example, using the push notification mechanism provided by each of the mobile platforms (Android and iOS), the push notification module 141 or 142, configured to send push notifications personally to a specific subscriber, or to all subscribers at once, informs the user's client device about the emergence of new materials.

One subscriber user can have several client devices, each of which will receive notification of updates. Client mobile applications are responsible for notifying the user in a timely manner of the appearance of new materials, using the standard capabilities of the corresponding platform (displaying a message in the notification panel) and displaying the contents of the new material when opening a notification.

The automatic sending module 14 to users who sent a request to receive data from the database subsection, all updates in the corresponding database subsection is responsible for storing information about which user, which database subsections he is subscribed to, and whether he received notification of new materials. In addition, if an external RSS feed is available within the database subsection, the automatic forwarding module 14 checks the feed for updates. If new materials appear in it, the module adds them to be displayed in the information panel of the database subsection (in chronological order, together with the internal publications of the database subsection) and initiates the sending of notifications through the module 141 or 142 of push notifications.

Users searching for information who have subscribed to the mailing of certain (or without restrictions) database subsections can receive updates immediately, even if the linking of the database subsection to the digital combination is no longer valid.

The user of the digital combination and the related database subsection and the related database subsection additionally receives a platform for publishing the news feed. In addition to publishing the news feed in your account, the user of the digital combination and the related database subsection (advertiser) has the opportunity to pull up news from other sources using the RSS feed.

Stage A4. In order not to constantly request data from external sources and the database, use the information caching module 143, which saves the latest materials (both internal and external sources) in memory on the server and provides them for display in the information panel of the corresponding database subsection and sending to client devices users.

Stage A5. Various types of events can be tracked in the device. The main event of interest is the user's appeal to a digital combination tied to a database subsection. This event is stored in the database and, based on the totality of such events, generates reports both for users of the database subsection for analyzing statistics on the use of inputs, and for accounting and billing for users of the database subsection.

Additionally, information about the following events can be stored:

- crediting funds to the user’s account,

- purchase or reservation of a digital combination,

- creating / changing a subsection of the database,

- creation of materials.

For all these events, reports can be made for both the service organizers and users of the digital combination and the related database subsection.

Stage A6. From the database subsection, feedback forms are provided with users searching for information (consumers), which allows users of the digital combination and the related database subsection (advertisers) to create any kind of interactive dialogue with their online audience:

- online registration,

- collection of applications,

- collecting comments,

- questioning,

- voting, etc.

That is, users searching for information by reading the information provided in the database subsection can immediately contact the user of the digital combination and the related database subsection (advertiser) through a feedback form. All such applications are sent online to the user of the digital combination and the related database subsection (advertiser) in your personal account. The user of the digital combination and the database subsection associated with it (advertiser) gets the opportunity to view, read and work with incoming applications.

The above embodiments of the utility model are exemplary and allow you to add new options or modify the described. For example, use stages selectively, rearrange.

Industrial applicability.

The proposed device for information retrieval has a clear purpose, can be carried out by a specialist in practice and, when implemented, ensures the implementation of the declared purpose. The possibility of being implemented by a specialist in practice follows from the fact that for each feature included in the utility model formula based on the description, the material equivalent is known, which allows us to conclude that the criterion of "industrial applicability" and the criterion of "completeness of disclosure" for the utility model are met.

In accordance with the utility model, the applicant made a prototype device for information retrieval, which was performed on the basis of standard microprocessors and memory modules, wired and wireless connections.

The pilot operation of this device showed that with its help it is possible:

- using a simple combination of digital symbols using the specified device, get access to the corresponding subsection of the database, that is, to the desired content:

- use one or more of the following as content: text information, graphic information, audio information, video information, redirection to external servers, feedback forms;

- further search in the database sections specified by the keyword and the name of the heading corresponding to the content of the specified subsection.

- protect access to the ability to edit database subsections by unauthorized users;

- Authorized users - authors of the content to fill in the content of the database subsections;

- selection of combinations of digital symbols from free, not yet assigned, and assignment of compliance of the database subsection with the corresponding combination of digital symbols;

- Assigning to each subsection of the database a specific rubric and category, also for further search by keywords;

- when one user accesses a database subsection upon request, consisting of a combination of digital characters, automatically send signals corresponding to new data that have been loaded into the specified database subsection.

Thus, due to the above effects, the claimed technical result is achieved, namely: the emergence of the ability to automatically send new data from a subsection of the database on request, consisting of a combination of digital characters.

An additional technical result of the application of the specified utility model is that it enables:

- speeding up the process of transmitting information at the user's request in order to transfer frequently asked information not from the database subsection, but from the information caching module;

- keep a register of events, take into account the number of calls, and other statistical information;

- creating reports that take into account the number of users who have gained access to the database subsections, the number of subscribers, the geographical location of these users, the type of devices of these users;

- send short pop-up notifications to client users’ devices that appear on the screen of, for example, a mobile phone and inform about important events and content updates in the database subsection, the connection request with which they sent;

- accounting for cash turnover corresponding to the payment for services for the use of the proposed device by users-authors of the content, who places the content in some of the subsections of the database;

- administration and, if necessary, editing of all subsections of the database by the device administrator;

- administration and, if necessary, editing the list of registered users by the device administrator;

- adequate content transfer to client devices of a smartphone type, having a display size smaller than the display size of a tablet computer or a desktop computer monitor;

- search not only for queries consisting of a combination of digital symbols, but also for keywords and the name of the headings;

- simplification of entering content into subsections of the database.

Claims (3)

1. An information retrieval device, including a server adapted to communicate with client devices of users via an integrated network, configured to receive signals originating from client devices of a user that correspond to user requests, to search for information related to said signals, Deliver answers to the indicated signals to the specified client devices of users; moreover, the server has a data exchange module with client devices via by means of an integrated network, the server includes a database storage module containing information corresponding to user requests, the server comprising a request receiving module consisting of a combination of digital characters connected to a data exchange module with client devices via an integrated network, and the database containing information corresponding to user requests is divided into subsections, each of which corresponds to only one combination of the indicated digital characters, while the module for receiving requests consisting of a combination of digital symbols is configured so that, upon a request consisting of a combination of digital symbols, provide access to at least one subsection of the database corresponding to the requested combination of digital symbols, and the server includes an automatic forwarding module to users sending a request to receive data from the database subsection, all updates in the corresponding database subsection, connected to the database storage module, different the fact that the automatic forwarding module contains an information caching module connected to the database storage module, configured to store the latest updates of the corresponding database subsection in memory on the server. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the automatic forwarding module comprises a push notification module configured to send a push notification personally to a specific subscriber user connected to the database storage module. 3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the automatic forwarding module comprises a push notification module configured to send push notifications to all subscriber users at once, connected to the database storage module.

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