Embedded PDF Viewer with Interactive Chat Workflows
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems for viewing and interacting with PDF files require navigation away from the hosting website, leading to user drop-off, inefficiency in resource utilization, and limited understanding of user interactions, as they are static and require download and use of specific reader applications.
Innovation Solution
An embeddable document container system that provides an interactive PDF viewing experience within the webpage, allowing users to interact with PDF files without leaving the site, and initiates chat sessions based on user interactions, using conversation workflows tailored to both the PDF file and user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users download and view PDF files through third-party reader applications, then the PDF files can be viewed and interacted with, but users must navigate away from the hosting website causing user drop-off and loss of engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the PDF viewing functionality directly into the hosting website by embedding a PDF viewer within the webpage. This allows users to view and interact with PDF files without navigating away to third-party applications, thereby eliminating user drop-off and maintaining engagement within the original website environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal PDF viewing solution that works within the website environment without requiring users to install or switch to specific reader applications. The embedded viewer provides multi-functional capabilities including viewing, searching, and interacting with PDF content directly in the browser, making the system adaptable to different user needs while keeping users on the hosting site.
2Ease of operation
If conventional systems require download and specific reader applications, then PDF files can be viewed, but computing resources are wasted in providing and maintaining PDF files and applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the PDF viewing functionality from the traditional download-and-open model and embeds it directly into the website. This eliminates the need for users to download PDF files to their local devices and eliminates the requirement for them to have specific reader applications installed, thereby reducing computing resource waste in file transfer and application maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a web-based PDF viewer as an intermediary between the hosting website and the user's browser. This intermediary component enables PDF viewing directly in the browser without requiring local installation of specialized reader applications, reducing the computational burden on both servers and client devices while maintaining full PDF viewing capability.
3Ease of operation
If the PDF viewing process is static, then users can view PDF files, but users lose interest and questions remain unanswered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static PDF viewing process into a dynamic interaction by integrating chat functionality directly within the embedded PDF viewer. Users can now communicate with support agents or receive personalized responses while viewing PDF content, making the system adaptive and responsive to user needs. This dynamic interaction keeps users engaged and ensures their questions are answered in real-time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms through integrated chat functionality that responds to user actions and questions during PDF viewing. The system can detect user interactions with the PDF and initiate appropriate conversations, providing timely feedback and support. This feedback loop maintains user interest and productivity by addressing their needs dynamically rather than requiring them to navigate through static content alone.
4Loss of information
If website owners use conventional download systems, then they can track basic downloads, but they cannot determine how users interacted with PDF files
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges interaction tracking capabilities directly into the embedded PDF viewer within the website. By combining the PDF viewing functionality with analytics and chat features, the system automatically captures comprehensive user interaction data including viewing duration, page navigation, search queries, and chat conversations. This integrated approach provides detailed insights into user behavior without requiring separate complex tracking systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the system to self-track user interactions by leveraging the built-in capabilities of the embedded PDF viewer and chat functionality. The system automatically records and analyzes user actions during PDF viewing and communication, providing website owners with valuable insights into user engagement patterns. This self-service tracking approach eliminates the need for additional complex external monitoring tools while delivering comprehensive interaction data.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for initiating electronic chats based on conversation workflows identified in response to detected user actions in connection with an embedded document container displaying a PDF file. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems detect user interactions with a PDF file displayed by a document container embedded in a webpage. The disclosed systems can determine whether the detected user interactions include or indicate a conversation workflow trigger associated with a conversation workflow. The disclosed systems can further generate electronic messages based on the conversation workflow and provide the generated electronic messages to the user in connection with the webpage where the document container is embedded.