Browser Page Rollback Widget for Direct Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional browser technologies require multiple clicks on the 'back to the last page' widget to return to a specific page other than the last viewed page, making it cumbersome to navigate through multiple pages of articles or series of pictures.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for controlling page rollback that acquires a rollback operation, judges whether a preset rollback page exists, and displays it if present, allowing users to directly return to a predetermined page, such as a headline, by utilizing a dedicated rollback widget or programming existing widgets to recognize long presses for rollback operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the conventional return widget is used to navigate through multiple pages, then the user can return to the last viewed page, but the user needs to click multiple times to reach a specific page, increasing operation complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically recording and storing the URL of the current page in memory before the user navigates away. This pre-prepared rollback information allows the user to instantly return to any previously viewed page with a single click, eliminating the need for multiple sequential clicks through page history.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a rollback widget as an intermediary component between the user and the page navigation system. This widget provides direct access to previously viewed pages by maintaining a record of visited URLs, serving as a mediator that shortcuts the conventional multi-step navigation process through the browser history.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the conventional return widget is used for page navigation, then basic page returning is supported, but the operation becomes complicated when browsing articles or picture series across multiple pages
Solution Approach 1:
The rollback widget provides multi-functionality by serving as a universal navigation tool that works across different types of content (articles, picture series, web pages) and different navigation scenarios. A single widget click can return the user to any previously viewed page regardless of the content type or depth of navigation, making the system adaptable to various browsing contexts without requiring different operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically tracking and managing the page history without requiring user intervention. The rollback widget autonomously records visited URLs and presents them for quick retrieval, eliminating the need for users to manually track or remember page sequences, thereby simplifying the navigation operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for controlling page rollback includes acquiring a rollback operation, judging whether a preset rollback page corresponding to the rollback operation exists, and displaying the preset rollback page if the preset rollback page exists.