Browser Availability Module Detects Unapproved Public Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often unintentionally share content publicly without being aware of its accessibility scope, as websites typically do not clearly indicate the extent of sharing, leading to uncertainty about the public availability of user-submitted files.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize an availability module within a web browser to monitor and detect unintentionally shared content by comparing webpage elements to sharing data, generating indications for unapproved public sharing, and using a public account to access webpages and highlight unintentionally shared content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If websites do not clearly indicate the extent of sharing, then user interface simplicity is maintained, but user certainty about content accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback to users about the accessibility status of their shared content by detecting whether content is publicly viewable and notifying users of unintentional sharing. This feedback mechanism resolves the information loss about content accessibility while maintaining the simplicity of the sharing interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of content accessibility before users potentially experience issues. By proactively checking whether content is publicly viewable and notifying users in advance, the system prevents uncertainity about content accessibility without requiring complex interface changes.
2Device complexity
If users are not notified of public availability, then system complexity is reduced, but reliability of content sharing control deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service detection by automatically checking content accessibility using a public account without requiring user intervention. This maintains relative system simplicity while significantly improving the reliability of content sharing control through automated monitoring and notification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback loop where accessibility status is automatically detected and communicated to users. This feedback mechanism improves reliability of sharing control without substantially increasing system complexity, as the detection and notification processes are integrated into existing browser functionality.
3Ease of operation
If content accessibility is not clearly indicated, then ease of content sharing is maintained, but measurement of sharing status becomes uncertain
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary detection mechanism that acts as a mediator between the content sharing function and the user. This intermediary automatically determines sharing status by accessing content through a public account, providing precise measurement of accessibility without complicating the user-facing sharing interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback that provides precise information about sharing status to users. By detecting actual accessibility status and notifying users, the system achieves accurate measurement of sharing status while maintaining ease of content sharing through automated detection rather than complex user input requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A method, computer program product, and computer system are provided. A processor identifies a webpage currently being viewed by a user. A processor accesses the webpage using a public account. A processor determines shared content of the webpage. A processor, in response to a public view of the webpage including unapproved shared content, generates an indication of the unapproved shared content within the user's view of the webpage.