Improved Research Accuracy
Researchers can now access the most up-to-date patent data without re-running searches, minimizing the risk of missed discoveries.
Technologies used
Ruby
PostgreSQL
Motivation
The client approached Azati with the request to develop an automated solution that would notify researchers about newly added patent sequence data relevant to their previous searches. This solution was aimed at eliminating the manual process of tracking updates, ensuring that researchers receive accurate, timely, and comprehensive information, and reducing the risk of missing critical data in their intellectual property research.
Main challenges
Challenge 01
Missed Updates in Rapidly Changing Data
Due to 24-hour update cycles on the SequenceBase Research Portal, users often missed new patent documents and sequences relevant to their ongoing research. Azati addressed this by introducing a monitoring system that proactively tracks and notifies users of relevant updates.
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Challenge 02
Manual and Repetitive Searches
Researchers had to perform repeated manual searches to find newly added sequences matching their queries, which was time-consuming and inefficient. Azati proposed and implemented a solution with automated recurring search checks and user notifications.
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Challenge 03
User Fatigue from Excess Notifications
Without intelligent filtering, frequent alerts can overwhelm users. Azati designed a smart notification engine that only sends alerts when genuinely relevant results appear, reducing alert fatigue.
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Challenge 04
Audit Trail Requirements
Researchers needed a clear history of sequence updates to verify their work. Azati implemented a history log showing previous search results for transparency and reproducibility.
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Our approach
User Behavior Analysis
Conducted an in-depth study of how researchers interact with the SequenceBase portal, including their search patterns, pain points, and typical workflow. This step helped optimize notification timing and ensure that alerts would be relevant and actionable.
Feature Design and Alert Configuration
Designed the monitor feature to allow users to configure alerts according to their preferences. Researchers can select alert frequency, choose to see only new results, and customize notification types, ensuring the feature aligns with their workflow.
Change Tracking System
Developed a robust backend mechanism that continuously tracks updates in the patent sequence database. It compares new data with previously saved searches to identify relevant additions, ensuring no critical updates are overlooked.
Smart Notification Engine
Implemented intelligent filtering so that users are notified only when relevant updates appear. This minimizes alert fatigue and guarantees that each notification carries actionable value.
Audit Trail Implementation
Maintains a complete history of search results and updates. Researchers can view the state of results at previous points in time, ensuring reproducibility, transparency, and compliance for scientific work.
Email Notification Integration
Integrated an automated email system to deliver alerts directly to users. This ensures researchers are informed in real-time, without needing to constantly check the portal, saving time and increasing efficiency.
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Monitor Feature
Tracks new patent sequences and automatically alerts users when matches are found with their saved searches. Reduces the risk of missing critical updates and ensures researchers always have access to the latest relevant data.
Key capabilities:
- Automatic detection of newly added sequences
- Comparison with saved search criteria
- Real-time update notifications
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Custom Update Settings
Allows users to configure alert frequency, choose to see only new results, and access historical data from previous updates. Provides full control over the monitoring process to match individual research workflows.
Key capabilities:
- Adjustable notification frequency
- Filter to show only newly added results
- Access to historical search states
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Smart Email Notifications
Sends targeted email alerts whenever relevant sequences are added, eliminating the need to manually check the portal and ensuring timely access to critical information.
Key capabilities:
- Automated delivery of updates
- High relevance filtering to reduce noise
- Support for multiple notification preferences
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Change Tracking & Comparison
Continuously monitors updates in the patent database and compares them to saved searches, highlighting only relevant results. Ensures researchers are informed of new data without unnecessary notifications.
Key capabilities:
- Efficient database monitoring
- Comparison against user-defined search criteria
- Identification of relevant sequence additions
Results & business impact
Increased Productivity
The automated process reduced manual search time, allowing scientists to focus more on analysis and innovation.
Higher User Engagement
Enhanced user satisfaction through a smart, responsive, and customizable research experience.
