Master Page Generation for Electronic Documents

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for creating template documents like master pages for electronic documents are time-intensive and processing-intensive, making them inefficient for forming and applying consistent formatting across multiple pages.

Innovation Solution

A method that automatically generates a master page by identifying common content and formatting across multiple pages of an electronic document, allowing for the creation of a single master page that can be applied to multiple pages, reducing the need for manual creation and processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual methods are used to create master pages for electronic documents, then formatting consistency can be achieved, but the process becomes time-intensive and processing-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformatting consistencyVSAvoidtime-intensive process
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes the electronic document structure and generates master pages without manual intervention. The software extracts formatting patterns, identifies common elements across pages, and creates master page templates autonomously, eliminating the need for manual master page creation while maintaining formatting consistency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (hand-crafting master pages) with automated computational processes. The system uses algorithms to analyze document structure, detect formatting patterns, and generate master pages programmatically, substituting human manual work with automated software processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual methods are used to create master pages for electronic documents, then formatting consistency can be achieved, but the process becomes processing-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformatting consistencyVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing document structure and generating master pages without requiring manual processing. The software autonomously extracts formatting information, identifies common elements, and creates master page templates, eliminating manual processing steps and improving overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes manual processing operations with automated computational mechanisms. The system uses computer algorithms to analyze document structure, detect formatting patterns, and generate master pages, replacing time-consuming manual processing with efficient automated software operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If no master page is associated with an electronic document, then manual creation flexibility is maintained, but efficiency in accessing and formatting documents is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanual creation flexibilityVSAvoiddocument access efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides self-service by automatically generating master pages when needed, eliminating the requirement for manual creation while maintaining operational flexibility. The software detects when a document needs formatting and autonomously creates appropriate master pages, improving document access efficiency without sacrificing adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9348799B2Forming a master page for an electronic document
Publication Date: 2016.05.24 ADOBE INC
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AI summary

Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, systems and/or devices for forming a master page for an electronic document are disclosed.