Instant Messaging Hyperlink Preview via Embedded Webview
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional instant messaging (IM) tools require users to switch between the IM tool and a browser to access hyperlink information, leading to complex operations, resource consumption, and interruptions in instant messaging conversations.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that process IM information by obtaining hyperlink information, generating content abstract information of the corresponding webpage, and displaying it within the IM tool, reducing the need for browser interaction and optimizing resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the conventional manner of transmitting and displaying hyperlink information as text is used, then the IM tool maintains simplicity in transmission, but the user needs to switch between IM tool and browser repeatedly, increasing operational complexity and time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the web browsing function into the IM tool by integrating a webview component that can display webpage content directly within the IM application interface. This allows users to view hyperlink content without switching to a separate browser application, thereby reducing operational complexity and time loss associated with application switching.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent embeds a new dimension (web browsing capability) within the existing IM tool interface. By incorporating a webview component that renders webpage content inside the IM application, it adds browsing functionality without requiring users to leave the IM environment, thus solving the contradiction between maintaining simplicity and reducing time loss.
2Loss of information
If the browser is started to access webpage content, then the user can view complete webpage information, but terminal system resources are occupied and processing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary webpage content display functionality from the full browser application. By using a lightweight webview component that renders webpage content without the overhead of a complete browser environment, it maintains information accessibility while significantly reducing terminal system resource occupation and improving processing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the browser's core rendering capability through the webview component. This copy provides webpage content display functionality without the additional features and resource consumption of a full browser, thus maintaining information accessibility while improving system productivity.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the conventional text-based hyperlink transmission is used, then the IM tool maintains low resource consumption, but the user cannot preview webpage content and may waste time on uninteresting webpages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by enabling users to preview webpage content directly within the IM tool before deciding whether to access the full webpage in a browser. The webview component allows users to view content summaries or previews, enabling them to evaluate webpage interest beforehand and avoid wasting time on uninteresting content, while maintaining relatively low resource consumption compared to full browser activation.
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AI summary
An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for processing IM information. The method includes: obtaining hyperlink information contained in IM information; obtaining original content information of a webpage corresponding to the hyperlink information; generating content abstract information of the webpage according to the original content information of the webpage; and displaying the content abstract information of the webpage. An embodiment of the present invention further provides an apparatus for processing IM information. According to embodiments of the present invention, when a user receives the IM information containing the hyperlink information, the user can obtain webpage contents corresponding to the hyperlink information contained in the IM information.