Browser Favorites Dynamic Monitoring and Update Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for monitoring and notifying users of network resource updates are inadequate, as they cannot dynamically monitor web pages stored in favorites folders and client-side RSS readers have limited functionality, only supporting RSS-outputting websites.
Innovation Solution
A browser-based system with a dynamic monitoring module and update notification module that identifies and monitors network resources from multiple sources, using a trigger mechanism to detect updates and notify users via preset notification means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional favorites folder feature is used to store webpage links, then users can access stored webpages, but the webpages cannot be dynamically monitored and users cannot be notified of updates
Solution Approach 1:
The browser's favorites folder is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it not only stores webpage links for access but also dynamically monitors webpage updates and notifies users of changes. This transforms a static storage feature into a multi-functional system that combines storage, monitoring, and notification capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the favorites folder to self-monitor the webpages it stores by integrating a monitoring module that automatically detects updates without requiring external RSS reader software. The browser itself provides the monitoring and notification services that were previously unavailable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If client-side RSS reader is used to dynamically monitor webpages, then users can be notified of updates, but it only supports websites with RSS output and has limited functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The browser integrates webpage monitoring and update notification functions directly, eliminating the need for separate RSS reader software. This unified approach supports all websites regardless of whether they provide RSS output, while maintaining a simple user interface within the existing browser environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of webpage storage, dynamic monitoring, and update notification into a single integrated system within the browser. This combines what were previously separate tools (favorites folder and RSS reader) into one unified solution that reduces overall system complexity.
3Productivity
If user manually updates RSS list to search for updated websites, then users can find updated content, but it is time consuming and not automatic
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous automatic monitoring of webpages stored in the favorites folder. Instead of requiring periodic manual updates, the monitoring module continuously checks for changes and automatically notifies users when updates are detected, eliminating idle time and maintaining constant surveillance of monitored webpages.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback loop where the monitoring module continuously checks webpage updates and automatically provides feedback to the user through notifications. This closed-loop system eliminates the need for manual checking by automatically detecting changes and informing users, thereby improving efficiency and reducing time loss.
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AI summary
A method is disclosed for notifying a user of network resource updates for a terminal with a browser. The method includes identifying a plurality of network resources from multiple sources to be dynamically monitored and dynamically monitoring the identified network resources based on a trigger mechanism. The method also includes determining whether there are updates in the monitored network resources and, when it is determined that there are updates in the monitored network resources, notifying the user according to a preset update notification means and the multiple sources of updated network resources.