Method for Dynamic Bundling of Graphics Editing Tools presented to Clients engaged in Image-Based Project Creation through an Electronic Interface

Abstract

A system for creating image and or text-based projects includes a server, the server having access to a processor, a data repository, and a non-transitory physical medium. Software running from the non-transitory physical medium provides a first function for establishing a client server connection between the server and at least one user-operated computing appliance connected to the network, a second function for initiating and maintaining an active data session between one or more users involved in project creation and or in project editing through a graphics user interface (GUI), a third function for detecting user-execution of a project template, a fourth function for analyzing the exact nature and state of the template and any content associated therewith, a fifth function for assembling a customized editing interface according to needs determined by the analysis of the fourth function, and a sixth function for presenting the customized interface to the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS[0001]The present invention claims priority to a U.S. provisional patent application 61 / 707,007, filed Sep. 28, 2012 and entitled “Method and Apparatus for Creating Photobooks”, disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety at least by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is in the field of electronic commerce and pertains particularly to methods and apparatus for streamlining creation and editing of photo-based projects using a graphics user interface on a data network.[0004]2. Discussion of the State of the Art[0005]In the field of electronic commerce also known as ecommerce, there are project-oriented Websites where users may create and edit works including models, poems, art, and photo-based products. Websites catering to photo-based editing promote online publishing and online transacting relative to printed works. The current state of such electronic services leaves much...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a system for creating and editing image and text-based projects. The system includes a server connected to the internet, with access to a processor and data repository. The server has software that allows users to create and edit projects through a user-friendly interface. The system can detect when users use a template for a project and analyze the details of the template and the associated content. It then creates a customized editing interface based on the analysis results. The customized interface is presented to the user for further use. The system can also be connected to the internet and access information about editing history associated with the template. Overall, the system provides users with a seamless experience for creating and editing projects.

Problems solved by technology

The current state of such electronic services leaves much to be desired.

Many of these services have fixed templates and multiple interfaces for project editing, making it tedious to get the desired output.

Other problems with the current state of photo-based services include inflexibility of the editor interface relative to process steps for editing content.

Most such processes are not transparent and could lead to errors in printing and therefore in the final output product.

Furthermore, each typical project is initiated from scratch in a way that does not promote efficiency from start to finish of a project.

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