Advertisement Output Overlay for Active App Windows
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient and accurate method for outputting advertisements on user terminals, particularly in relation to content viewing applications, without disrupting the user experience.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a server apparatus and a user terminal that allows for the output of advertisements on a part of the application window or home screen, with integrated information processing and storage to manage advertisement status and user interactions, including point-based rewards and privilege systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If advertisements are displayed on user terminals during content viewing, then advertisement revenue and user engagement are improved, but user experience and application performance are degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The advertisement display is segmented into specific regions (e.g., overlay areas, interstitial spaces) rather than occupying the entire screen. This allows the advertisement to be delivered effectively while preserving the user's ability to view and interact with the underlying content, thus maintaining user experience while achieving advertisement delivery goals
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display are assigned different functions: some areas display advertisements while other areas maintain original content viewing quality. The advertisement outputter selectively places ads in specific locations (such as corners, borders, or dedicated overlay regions) to minimize disruption to the user experience while maximizing advertisement visibility and engagement
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple processing functions are integrated in the advertisement system, then system functionality and user personalization are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The advertisement outputter is designed as a multi-functional component that can perform various information processing tasks including displaying advertisements, managing point-based rewards, handling privilege systems, and tracking user interactions. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single versatile module, the system achieves high adaptability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The advertisement outputter acts as an intermediary layer between the user terminal and multiple server apparatuses. It mediates communication and coordinate information processing across different systems, managing the complexity of interactions between advertisement delivery, reward management, and privilege systems while presenting a unified interface to the user
3Productivity
If advertisements are displayed on active application windows, then advertisement visibility and user engagement are improved, but application functionality and screen real estate are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of reducing the area of the application window in the traditional two-dimensional plane, the advertisement is placed in an additional visual layer or dimension (such as a semi-transparent overlay, popup, or side panel). This allows the advertisement to occupy visual space without directly reducing the functional area of the application, maintaining both advertisement visibility and application usability
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AI summary
The present invention provides a novel system that outputs an advertisement. A system includes: a first server apparatus; and a user terminal capable of establishing communication connection with the first server apparatus, the system includes an advertisement outputter configured to output an advertisement on a part of a window of one active application displayed on the user terminal or on a part of a home screen displayed on the user terminal.