Electronic Document Insertion Collaboration Entry
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for inserting pictures into electronic documents are inefficient, requiring multiple human-computer interaction steps and the use of transmission programs other than the document itself.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for editing electronic documents that allow for quick insertion of pictures by using an insertion collaboration entry to synchronize the document between a first and second client, enabling real-time multimedia file insertion from a mobile device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the traditional method of transferring pictures through instant messaging programs or data cables is used, then the picture can be inserted into the electronic document, but the number of human-computer interaction steps increases and the efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the picture insertion function directly into the electronic document editing interface. The insertion interface integrates with the document editing environment, allowing pictures to be inserted through a unified interface without requiring separate transfer programs. This integration eliminates the need for switching between different applications (instant messaging, file managers, etc.), thereby reducing the number of interaction steps and improving insertion efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The insertion interface is designed with multi-functionality to handle various picture sources and insertion scenarios. It can receive pictures from different sources (local files, network, camera) and insert them into the electronic document automatically, replacing multiple specialized functions (file transfer, picture management, document editing) with a single universal interface, thus reducing time consumption.
2Ease of operation
If multiple transmission programs are used to transfer pictures, then the picture can be successfully inserted, but the device complexity and operation steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the picture insertion function from the complex chain of multiple programs (instant messaging, file transfer, file manager, document editor) and consolidates it into a single integrated insertion interface within the document editing system. This extraction simplifies the operation by removing unnecessary intermediate steps and programs, making the process more straightforward while reducing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The insertion interface acts as an intermediary that directly connects the picture source and the electronic document without requiring multiple transmission programs. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system architecture by providing a direct communication channel between the user's picture source (camera, file manager) and the document editing environment, eliminating the need for complex multi-program workflows.
3Productivity
If the traditional copying and pasting method is used, then the picture can be inserted into the document, but the human-computer interaction efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The insertion interface is pre-configured within the document editing system, ready to receive and process pictures immediately when the user initiates the insertion operation. The system prepares the insertion position and processing mechanisms in advance, so when the user selects a picture, it can be directly inserted without requiring manual file transfer and manual positioning steps, thereby improving both productivity and interaction efficiency.
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AI summary
A method for editing an electronic document includes: opening a second editing interface of an electronic document in a second client by using an insertion collaboration entry provided by a first client on a first computer device, the insertion collaboration entry being used for collaborating with the first client to perform a multimedia file insertion into the electronic document; obtaining a multimedia file; and inserting the multimedia file into a first insertion position in the second editing interface of the electronic document.