IM Client Independent Message Page for Micro-blog Detail Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Instant Messaging (IM) tools face difficulties in displaying micro-blog messages clearly due to limited space, making it hard for users to view detailed information, especially when the number of messages is large.
Innovation Solution
An independent message page is established within the IM client, triggered by user events, which allows for a dedicated display area for micro-blog messages, including sender information, message content, and multimedia previews, enhancing usability and interactivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If micro-blog messages are displayed on the main panel of the IM client, then users can receive and check messages chronologically, but the limited space prevents clear and complete display of message details when the number of messages is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the message display functionality into two separate interfaces: the main panel for chronological message overview and an independent message page for detailed message information. This segmentation allows the main panel to maintain its compact chronological display while users can access comprehensive message details through the independent page, thus resolving the contradiction between limited display space and complete information presentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimension chronological display on the main panel to a multi-dimensional display structure by introducing an independent message page. This additional dimension provides a dedicated space for displaying detailed message information, sender details, and multimedia content without constraining the main panel's chronological message flow, effectively overcoming the space limitation.
2Loss of information
If an independent message page is established to display detailed message information, then message visibility and detail display are improved, but the system complexity and number of pages increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the detailed message display functionality from the main panel and places it in a separate independent message page. This extraction allows the main panel to remain simple and focused on chronological message listing, while the independent page handles detailed information display. The separation reduces the functional burden on the main panel and creates a specialized interface for detailed viewing.
Solution Approach 2:
The independent message page is designed as a universal interface that can display various types of message details, sender information, and multimedia content in a unified manner. This multi-functional design consolidates different display requirements into a single page structure, reducing the need for multiple specialized pages and thereby managing system complexity while providing comprehensive information.
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AI summary
A method for establishing an independent message page is provided. The method includes: obtaining, by an IM client, a trigger event for a message in a main panel, and obtaining identification information of the message according to the trigger event; determining, by the IM client, an independent message page corresponding to the identification information of the message; displaying, by the IM client, the independent message page. By using the present invention, the usability and interactivity of the IM client are improved. An apparatus applying the above method is also provided.