Folder-Based Content Conversion for Editable Asset Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing content management systems face challenges in efficiently managing large content sources due to complex architectures, limited query capabilities, and the need for specialized skills, especially when integrating and updating large content websites, and there is a lack of structured organization in existing infrastructure, making it difficult to edit and reorganize content effectively.

Innovation Solution

A folder-based content management system that converts existing infrastructure into editable assets, organizing them into a structured folder file system with a graphical user interface, utilizing normalized content folders and employing AI/ML algorithms to suggest modifications and optimize content layout, enabling non-technical users to create applications through intuitive actions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional content management systems are used to manage large content sources, then content can be stored and delivered, but the system becomes difficult to set up and update, requiring specialized skills

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent volumeVSAvoidease of setup and updating

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments content into discrete, movable blocks that can be independently organized and managed within a visual editor interface. This allows non-technical users to easily add, remove, and rearrange content elements without requiring specialized skills or complex setup procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses templates and reusable content blocks that can be copied and instantiated multiple times. This enables rapid content creation and updating without requiring users to build content from scratch, significantly reducing the complexity of content management operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Ease of operation

If page-based content management systems are used, then content can be organized as pages, but query capabilities are limited and data usage is constrained

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent organizationVSAvoidquery capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from traditional page-based hierarchical organization to a block-based modular structure that enables multiple organization dimensions. Content blocks can be arranged in different sequences and configurations across multiple pages and channels, providing enhanced query capabilities and data reuse flexibility while maintaining ease of visual organization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Adaptability or versatility

If item-based content management systems are used, then content items can be reused across pages, but the distinction between page and content adds complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent reuseVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the page and content item concepts into a unified block-based architecture where content blocks are first-class citizens that can be directly placed and arranged on pages through a visual editor. This eliminates the need for separate page and content item management layers, reducing architectural complexity while maintaining content reuse capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If databases are used for content management, then structured data can be stored and queried, but the architecture becomes more complex and may be omitted in favor of flat files

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata management capabilityVSAvoidarchitecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses simple, lightweight data structures and flat file formats instead of complex database systems. Content blocks are represented as straightforward data objects that can be easily stored, retrieved, and manipulated without requiring heavy database infrastructure, thereby reducing architectural complexity while maintaining reliable data management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

5Duration of action of stationary object

If existing infrastructure is used without conversion, then current content can be maintained, but structured organization is lacking making editing and reorganization difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexisting content retentionVSAvoidcontent editability

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary conversion of existing content infrastructure into the block-based format during initial setup. This one-time migration action transforms unstructured existing content into organized, editable blocks without requiring users to manually restructure content, thereby preserving existing content while enabling easy future editing and reorganization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250298857A1Systems and methods for folder-based content conversion

Publication Date: 2025.09.25 CACTUS BLOCK LLC

AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for a folder-based content management system and method. In one example, a method for the folder-based content management system includes converting an existing infrastructure into editable assets and organizing the editable assets into a structure of a folder file system by recombining the editable assets into a new format. The folder file system may be rendered with the new format as a graphical user interface (GUI).