Document Update Control via Segmented Change Preview
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Solution Overview
Problem
In document production, it is challenging for graphics operators to control and visualize the impact of individual changes on the visual appearance of a document, especially when multiple changes are made or the document is large, making it difficult to ensure that changes affect the layout and formatting as intended.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to preview and selectively apply changes to a document by using segments marked with beginning and end markers, enabling users to review and manage changes through an interface that presents changes hierarchically and records information associated with each change, allowing for precise control over incorporation into the document.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If changes are incorporated into the document all at once by regenerating the document, then the document update process is simple and fast, but the graphics operator cannot control individual changes and cannot preview their visual impact before incorporation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments changes into individual change records, each with its own markers and attributes. This allows the system to present and process changes individually rather than as a monolithic batch, enabling selective application and preview of specific changes without requiring complete document regeneration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing the graphics operator to preview changes before they are incorporated into the document. The system renders preview images of changes in advance, enabling the operator to assess visual impact and control individual changes prior to final incorporation, thus preventing unwanted changes from being applied.
2Productivity
If changes are incorporated all at once, then the document can be updated quickly, but it becomes difficult and time-consuming for the graphics operator to ensure individual changes have the desired visual effect
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary rendering of change previews before final document generation. By pre-rendering images of individual changes, the graphics operator can quickly assess visual effects without waiting for complete document regeneration, reducing the time needed to review and adjust changes while maintaining fast update speeds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms by presenting change records with preview images that show the visual impact of individual changes. This feedback loop allows the graphics operator to immediately see how changes affect the document appearance and make informed decisions about which changes to apply, eliminating time-consuming trial-and-error adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple changes are made to the document, then the document can be updated with new content, but it becomes difficult to track and manage individual changes and their impact on layout and formatting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments multiple changes into distinct change records, each with unique markers, attributes, and preview images. This segmentation allows the system to track and manage individual changes independently, making it easier to monitor the impact of each change on layout and formatting while maintaining the ability to incorporate multiple changes simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces change records as intermediary objects between the raw change data and the final document. These change records serve as mediators that contain all necessary information about individual changes, including preview images and attributes, making it simpler to track and manage multiple changes without complex tracking systems.
4Quantity of substance
If the document is large and contains numerous changes, then the document can be comprehensive, but it becomes difficult to review and assess the visual impact of individual changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the review process into individual change records, each with its own preview image and attributes. This segmentation allows the graphics operator to review changes one at a time in an organized manner, making it easier to assess visual impact even when the document is large and contains numerous changes, without being overwhelmed by the complexity of reviewing all changes simultaneously.
Data Source
AI summary
Processing changes to a document is disclosed. An indication that changes, if any, affecting the document or a portion thereof are to be reviewed is received. The document comprises one or more segments each of which is configured to be generated automatically based at least in part on data from a data source associated with the segment. An ability to review a subset of changes affecting the document is provided, where the changes in the subset affect particular segment(s) of the document.