Browser-Embedded Web Server for Decentralized Content Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content management systems are centralized, server-based, and lack the ability to communicate and share content with other systems, making it difficult for users to manage and track digital content collected from the web.
Innovation Solution
A web browser-based content management system is developed by embedding a web server engine with database and scripting language components, enabling the web browser to function as a server and support the creation, collection, management, and publication of digital content, while allowing direct communication and content sharing between browsers using standard protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing content management systems are used, then content management functionality is provided, but the systems are centralized, server-based, and lack the ability to communicate and share content with other systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized content management system into distributed browser-based instances. Each browser becomes an independent content management node that can operate autonomously while communicating with other browsers through standardized protocols, enabling decentralized content sharing and collaboration without requiring a central server.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the web browser universal by enabling it to function both as a content consumer and as a content management system. By embedding server capabilities within the browser, it gains multi-functionality - serving content, managing content, and communicating with other browsers, thereby eliminating the need for separate dedicated server infrastructure.
2Ease of manufacture
If existing content management systems are used, then content management is supported, but the systems are heavy-weight and require significant technical infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent copies the essential content management functionality from traditional server-based systems into the browser environment. By replicating server capabilities (content storage, management, and communication functions) within the browser, it enables lightweight deployment that doesn't require heavy infrastructure while maintaining core content management capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables browsers to serve themselves as content management systems. Each browser instance can independently manage its own content, host content for others, and communicate with peer browsers without requiring external server infrastructure,从而实现 self-service content management and reducing deployment complexity.
3Ease of operation
If centralized content management systems are used, then content is managed centrally, but users lack independence and require IT department support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent empowers users to independently manage content through their browsers without requiring IT department intervention. Each browser becomes a self-service content management station where users can create, store, manage, and share content directly with other users, eliminating dependency on centralized IT infrastructure and administrative support.
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AI summary
A web browser-based content management system which includes a web browser; a web server engine embedded into the web browser so that the web browser has web server functionality, the web server engine having web server, database and scripting language components; and a content management system to support the creation, collection, management and publication of digital content, the content management system deployed on the web browser embedded web server to provide a web browser-based content management system. Also included is a browser to browser content sharing system.