Hosted App Corner Marks for Synchronized Task Reminders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hosted applications lack accurate synchronization of notification states between instant messages and the application environment, leading to forgotten tasks and unnecessary disturbances due to repeated reminders.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that display corner mark information within a host application to remind users of pending tasks in hosted applications, synchronizing the state of notifications through application and corner mark information display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If instant messages are used to notify users of hosted application tasks, then users can be reminded of pending items, but the notification state cannot be accurately synchronized to the hosted application, causing users to forget tasks or receive repeated notifications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a corner mark as an intermediary visual element that bridges the notification system and the hosted application interface. The corner mark displays notification information directly within the application context, serving as a mediator that maintains state synchronization between the notification system and application without requiring separate instant message channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves notification information from a separate dimension (instant message interface) into the same dimension as the application content (hosted application interface). By displaying corner marks directly within the application view, the notification state becomes visually integrated with the application context, eliminating the disconnect between notification and application state.
2Reliability
If repeated instant messages are sent to remind users of tasks, then users may be reminded of forgotten items, but unnecessary disturbances are caused to users
Solution Approach 1:
The corner mark system enables self-service notification by maintaining persistent visual reminders within the application interface itself. The notification state is automatically updated and reflected in the corner mark without requiring additional instant messages, allowing the system to serve its own notification function independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by having the corner mark continuously reflect the current notification state within the application. When users interact with the application or complete tasks, the corner mark automatically updates to show the current status, providing real-time feedback without requiring external notification channels.
3Measurement precision
If users read instant messages but do not enter the hosted application to process items, then users may forget to process items over time, but the system cannot distinguish between read and processed states
Solution Approach 1:
The corner mark is prepared in advance to display notification information directly in the application interface. By having the corner mark ready and visible before user interaction, the system establishes a clear visual state that users can immediately see and respond to, eliminating the ambiguity between reading and processing states.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses visual changes in the corner mark (such as color, animation, or appearance changes) to indicate different notification states. These visual transformations provide precise measurement of the notification state, allowing the system to clearly distinguish between various processing stages without requiring additional information channels.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a hosted application corner mark processing method and apparatus, a storage medium, and a server. The method comprises: in response to detecting a hosted application display operation, obtaining the application information and corner mark information of a hosted application according to the hosted application display operation; and displaying the application information in a host application and displaying the corner mark information corresponding to the application information. Therefore, the display of a hosted application corner mark is realized.