Interactive Chart Embedding via Flash Object Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interactive charts lack security and interactivity when shared or embedded in documents, as they can be easily intercepted and lose their interactive features when copied or pasted into other formats like PDFs or Microsoft Word documents.
Innovation Solution
A computer system and method that generates interactive charts with audio and video features, stored as flash objects, allowing users to upload and embed these charts with customizable interactive features, including a selectable audio playback button, and enables secure sharing and embedding while maintaining interactivity across different platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If interactive charts are copied into other documents (e.g., Word, PDF), then the charts become portable and shareable, but the interactive features are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a document embedding mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the chart data and the target document. Instead of copying chart data directly, the system embeds a reference or link to the chart within the document structure, allowing the chart to maintain its interactive properties while being accessible from the document. This embedding layer preserves the chart's original format and interactivity while enabling portability.
2Ease of operation
If chart data is fetched from online services, then the charts are interactive and easily created, but the data security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the chart rendering logic and data processing capabilities from online services and embeds them directly within the local document or application. By taking out the chart generation functionality from external servers and incorporating it locally, the system maintains ease of chart creation while eliminating the security risks associated with online data fetching and processing.
3Ease of operation
If charts are made interactive with audio and video features, then the user experience is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal chart object structure that can accommodate multiple media types (audio, video, interactive elements) within a single standardized framework. This multi-functional design allows the chart to enhance user experience with various media features while maintaining a consistent, manageable structure that doesn't increase complexity proportionally with each added feature.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for generating and sharing interactive charts are described. The interactive charts are generated in an online portal that allows users to customize the interactive features of the chart. An exemplary interactive feature includes an interactive audio feature. The interactive chart can be shared by, for example, embedding the interactive chart in an external electronic document, such as a .ppt or PDF document, that can be shared with other users. The interactive chart and/or the data associated with the interactive chart may also be purchased through an online store environment or otherwise shared with other users.