Browser Plug-in Web Page Capture and Secure Cloud Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for saving and managing web pages are inadequate as they do not allow remote access, secure storage, or easy organization and sharing, leading to difficulties in accessing and protecting transaction details and other web page information.

Innovation Solution

A browser plug-in and central repository system that enables users to capture, organize, search, and share web pages securely, allowing automatic storage, indexing, and time-stamping, with options for forwarding and categorization, ensuring secure and organized access from any location.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If web pages are saved on the hard disk of a user's computing device, then the web pages can be stored locally, but the user cannot access them from remote locations and the information is not securely protected

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions web page storage from a single location (local hard disk) to multiple dimensions by implementing both local caching and remote cloud storage. This allows users to access web pages from any location while maintaining security through encrypted remote storage and local offline access capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the user's computing device and the central repository. The server facilitates secure transmission, authentication, and management of web pages, enabling both remote accessibility and security through centralized control and encryption protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Quantity of substance

If a large number of web pages are stored on the hard disk, then more information can be preserved, but the memory space occupied increases and organization becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume of informationVSAvoidorganization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal tagging system that categorizes web pages by multiple attributes (subject matter, date, source, importance) simultaneously. This multi-functional classification approach enables efficient organization and retrieval of large volumes of web pages across diverse categories without increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical organization methods with automated electronic indexing and search algorithms. The system automatically tags, categorizes, and indexes web pages using computational processes, eliminating the need for manual filing systems and reducing organization complexity even as information volume grows.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If web pages are stored without a naming system, then storage is simpler, but accessibility by users becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage simplicityVSAvoidsearch time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary automated tagging and indexing of web pages at the time of storage. Metadata such as subject matter, date, source, and importance are extracted and assigned automatically before the user needs to retrieve the information, eliminating the need for manual naming while enabling rapid search and retrieval.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates user feedback mechanisms where users can rate, annotate, and correct the automated tagging of web pages. This feedback loop continuously improves the accuracy of the indexing system, reducing search time while maintaining storage simplicity by refining the automated classification algorithms based on actual user needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS7849201B1Method and system for capturing, organizing, searching and sharing web pages
Publication Date: 2010.12.07 PAYMENTUS CORP
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AI summary

A system, method and computer program product has been provided for capturing, organizing, searching and sharing web page information. Web pages and user information is stored securely in a database on the network. The browser plug-in enables the user to store the information in an organized manner. The stored information can be accessed and forwarded to recipients. The system and method enables the user to store information online. The stored information can be readily accessed by the authorized user through the Internet.