Browser-Based HTML5 ePub Creator for Multilingual On-Demand Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic publication systems require proprietary client applications on computing devices for preparation, lack integrated support for multiple language versions, and necessitate downloading the entire publication, leading to inefficiencies and bandwidth consumption.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for creating electronic publications (ePubs) that allow preparation without proprietary client applications, support multiple language versions, and deliver content on demand using HTML5, enabling seamless viewing across devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary client applications are installed on computing devices for ePub preparation, then ePub creation functionality is available, but device compatibility is reduced and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal web-based ePub creator that runs in standard web browsers across multiple devices without requiring device-specific installations. The system provides ePub creation functionality through a web interface accessible from any device with a browser, eliminating the need for proprietary client applications and achieving cross-platform compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a web server as an intermediary between the user and the ePub creation functionality. Instead of installing software directly on end-user devices, the system provides ePub creation capabilities through a web-based interface that acts as a mediator, allowing users to create and preview ePubs in their browser without local software installation.
2Productivity
If the entire ePub is downloaded for viewing, then complete content is available, but network bandwidth is consumed and viewing start time is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the ePub content into individual pages that can be delivered separately. Instead of requiring the entire ePub to be downloaded, the system transfers and renders pages individually or in small batches, allowing users to view content as it becomes available and reducing initial bandwidth consumption and waiting time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If Adobe Flash-based content is included in ePubs, then rich multimedia experience is provided, but compatibility with mobile devices is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the technical parameters of multimedia content from Adobe Flash format to HTML5 format. By converting the multimedia playback technology to HTML5, which is natively supported by mobile devices including iOS devices, the system maintains rich multimedia capabilities while achieving universal device compatibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for the preparation of electronic publications or “ePubs” that provide a rich multimedia experience to readers using any of a variety of user devices, without requiring those individuals wishing to prepare such ePubs to install proprietary client applications on the computing device used to prepare the ePubs, and without the need to download a large portion or all of the ePub to enable viewing on an electronic device of an end-user.