Document Hierarchy Management via Automatic Indicator Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing hierarchical document structures during creation and editing is complex due to changes such as adding or removing elements, which can impact other parts of the document, requiring updates and complicating the editing process.
Innovation Solution
A method to identify and determine hierarchical levels within a document by interpreting indicators such as itemizers with prefixes, stems, and suffixes, and associating document portions with respective levels, allowing for dynamic adjustment of hierarchical structures and updating based on changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If hierarchical structure is used to improve document comprehension, then document organization and readability are improved, but document management complexity increases during creation and editing
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects hierarchical indicators in the document and generates the hierarchical structure without requiring manual configuration. The processor autonomously identifies indicators, determines hierarchical levels, and associates portions with levels, eliminating the need for users to manually manage hierarchical complexity while preserving comprehension benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical management of hierarchical structures with an automated computational system. The processor uses algorithmic detection and interpretation of hierarchical indicators to automatically establish and maintain hierarchical relationships, substituting user effort with automated processing
2Adaptability or versatility
If elements are added or moved within hierarchical levels, then document content flexibility is improved, but document structure integrity becomes difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the document structure by re-detecting hierarchical indicators after edits are made. When elements are added or moved, the processor re-evaluates the hierarchical relationships and automatically updates the structure to maintain integrity, providing real-time feedback control over the hierarchical organization
Solution Approach 2:
The hierarchical structure is designed to be dynamic rather than static. The system automatically adapts the hierarchical levels and relationships in response to document changes, allowing the structure to evolve with the content while maintaining its organizational integrity through automated detection and adjustment
3Manufacturing precision
If manual updates are performed on impacted portions during editing, then document consistency can be maintained, but editing time and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs updates on impacted portions by re-detecting hierarchical indicators and re-establishing hierarchical relationships. This self-updating mechanism eliminates the need for manual consistency checks and updates, maintaining document consistency while freeing the user to focus on content creation
Solution Approach 2:
The hierarchical detection and association process operates continuously in the background during document editing. Rather than requiring interruptive manual updates, the system maintains continuous monitoring and automatic adjustment of hierarchical structures, ensuring consistency without breaking the editing flow
Data Source
AI summary
A method and computing system are provided for processing a document to associate a plurality of items within the document with a group. A first item included within the group may be modified. All other items in the group may also be modified based on the modified first item.