Favorites Folder Sharing with Public and Private Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current map favorites folders cannot be shared with other users and lack classification functionality, limiting their utility and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for sharing favorites folders that include determining a public domain favorites area based on sharing conditions, such as location changes or user input, to automatically or passively share favorites information with other users, using QR codes or verification codes for security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If favorites folder is made private to user only, then security and privacy are improved, but shareability and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The favorites folder is segmented into two distinct domains: public domain favorites area and private domain favorites area. The public domain allows sharing and collaboration while the private domain maintains security and exclusivity. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing both sharing capability and security protection in separate spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
A verification code mechanism acts as an intermediary between the private favorites folder and external users. The verification code serves as a mediator that controls access to private favorites, allowing selective sharing while maintaining security. This intermediary enables shareability without compromising the privacy protection of the original private domain.
2Ease of operation
If favorites folder structure is simplified, then ease of operation is improved, but classification and organization capabilities deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The favorites folder is divided into public domain and private domain sections, each with its own organization structure. This segmentation maintains simplicity within each domain while providing comprehensive classification capabilities across the entire system. Users can easily navigate simple structures within each domain while benefiting from advanced organization across domains.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for sharing a favorites folder, and relates to the field of computer technology, in particular to the field of information sharing technology. An implementation of the method includes: first, in response to obtaining a sharing condition, determining a favorites folder area corresponding to the sharing condition, where the favorites folder area includes a public domain favorites area; and then if it is determined that the favorites folder area corresponding to the sharing condition is the public domain favorites area, obtaining a favorites information to be shared corresponding to a current location from the public domain favorites area and sharing the favorites information to be shared, which realizes the automatic sharing of the favorites information.