Link Management in Information Processing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging to display the details of second display information when a link to it is set via the first display information, especially when the second display information undergoes changes such as deletion or access restrictions, which can result in broken links or inappropriate content presentation.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus is configured to set links to second display information within the first display information and edit the first display information in response to changes or access restrictions in the second display information, using a link setter, link-destination monitoring unit, user interface, approval processor, notifier, and processing controller to manage and update the display accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a link to second display information is set in first display information, then the viewer can access additional content, but the link may become broken or inappropriate when the second display information changes or becomes restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring of the link destination content to detect changes before they affect the link's validity. By proactively checking for content changes, access restrictions, or deletions, the system can update or remove broken links before they impact user experience, thus maintaining both link functionality and reliability
2Reliability
If the system monitors changes in second display information to maintain link accuracy, then link validity is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system operates autonomously without requiring manual intervention. The processor automatically detects changes in the link destination content, determines whether links have become invalid, and updates the first display information accordingly. This self-service approach maintains link validity while minimizing the operational complexity for users
3Loss of information
If the system updates first display information when second display information changes, then content accuracy is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs periodic monitoring of the link destination content at scheduled intervals rather than continuously. This periodic action allows the system to detect changes and update the first display information in a timely manner while minimizing the processing time impact on overall system performance and user experience
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: set a link to second display information in a portion of first display information; and edit the first display information in response to at least one of (i) access to the second display information from the set link being restricted, and (ii) a change to the second display information.