Inline Citation Preview in Virtual Reply Messages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems do not facilitate quick and convenient access to citation content embedded within reply messages, requiring users to scroll to the end and manually open links for additional information, which hinders efficient browsing.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating citation identifications within reply content, allowing users to display preview content of citation information through operations like clicking or hovering, providing direct access to related content without leaving the current interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If citation content is placed at the end of reply messages, then all citation information can be organized in one location, but users cannot quickly access citation content and must scroll manually
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides citation information into discrete, clickable identification elements (e.g., superscript numbers or symbols) that are segmented and distributed throughout the reply content. Each citation identification is independently interactive, allowing users to access specific citation content without scrolling through the entire message. This segmentation transforms citation access from a sequential scrolling task into a direct, point-and-click operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimensional layer to the reply message structure by embedding citation identifications within the text flow rather than placing them linearly at the end. This creates a multi-dimensional access structure where citation content can be reached directly from any position in the reply through hyperlinked identifications, effectively adding a spatial dimension (inline markers) to the traditional linear citation structure.
2Productivity
If users must scroll to the end of reply messages to find citation links, then the interface remains simple, but browsing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-placing citation identification markers at the exact locations within the reply content where citations are referenced. These markers are positioned in advance during content generation, allowing users to immediately access citation information from any point in the text without needing to navigate to the end of the message. This preliminary placement of access points eliminates the need for sequential scrolling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces citation identifications as intermediary elements that mediate between the reply content and the full citation information. These identifiers serve as clickable bridges or mediators that, when activated, directly open the associated citation content without requiring users to traverse through intermediate scrolling steps. The intermediary elements simplify the interaction pathway from user action to information retrieval.
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AI summary
The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method, an apparatus, and an electronic device. The method includes: displaying a reply message sent by a virtual contact in response to a question message sent by a user to the virtual contact, wherein the reply message includes reply content for the question message and a citation identification, located in the reply content, of citation content used to generate the reply content; and displaying the citation content indicated by the citation identification in response to a first preset operation performed on the citation identification.