E-book Browsing Log Recorder for Resuming Reading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of portable e-book devices face inconvenience when restarting to browse a half-finished book, as they need to display a list of books and select the target book from the initial screen, especially when multiple books are being read simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a browsing log recorder, first and second display modules, and a controller that allows users to easily re-display the last interrupted page of a book by short-pressing the Reading button to resume the most recently interrupted book or long-pressing to view a list of interrupted books, simplifying the process of resuming reading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users follow the conventional process to resume reading (display book list from initial screen and select target book), then the system maintains a complete and organized book library display, but the operation becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system records browsing logs (book ID, page number, timestamp) whenever users read e-books. This preliminary action stores the reading state information in advance, so when users want to resume reading, the system can directly retrieve and display the last read page without requiring users to navigate through the entire book list again. The browsing log recorder continuously captures reading progress, enabling rapid resumption of reading activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts only the necessary information (book ID, page number, timestamp) from the complete browsing history and stores it as structured browsing log data. When resuming reading, only the relevant browsing log entries are retrieved and used, rather than processing the entire book library. This extraction approach minimizes the data handling required and speeds up the resumption process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system displays the complete book list from the initial screen, then all books are organized and accessible, but the operation complexity increases for simple reading resumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the book library information into two parts: the complete book list (for browsing and selection) and the browsing log records (for quick resumption). By segmenting the information display, users can choose to resume reading directly from the last page using browsing logs, or access the complete book list when needed. This segmentation reduces operation complexity for reading resumption while maintaining access to the full book library when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The browsing log recorder serves multiple functions: it tracks reading progress for resumption, provides reading history for reference, and enables quick access to previously read books. This multi-functionality allows the same data structure to support both simple reading resumption and comprehensive book management, increasing system adaptability without adding separate complex mechanisms.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a browsing log recorder, a first display module, a second display module, an operation input module and a controller. The browsing log recorder is configured to record a browsing log of e-books. The controller is configured to cause the first display module to display the interrupted page of the most recently interrupted e-book or to cause the second display module to display the list of interrupted e-books in accordance with an operation of the operation input module.