Messaging App Overlaying Contextual Item Graphics on Real-World Images
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inefficiency when trying to add graphical elements or descriptions to real-world objects in messaging applications, as they need to navigate through multiple pages and launch separate web-based applications, which is tedious and resource-intensive.
Innovation Solution
The messaging application generates a template for image modification and associates application fragments with it, allowing users to select items from a list of contextually relevant information from web-based applications, such as menu items or garments, and overlays the selected graphical elements directly onto the image without leaving the messaging app.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users navigate through multiple pages and launch separate web-based applications to add graphical elements to real-world objects, then they can access comprehensive information, but the process becomes tedious and resource-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the messaging application interface with web-based application content by embedding web content fragments directly into the messaging app's display. This allows users to access menu items, garments, and other real-world object information without leaving the messaging app, eliminating the need to launch separate applications and navigate multiple pages.
Solution Approach 2:
The messaging application is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it not only communicates messages but also displays and interacts with web-based application content. The app can present lists of menu items, garments, and other items associated with real-world objects, allowing users to complete tasks that previously required separate applications.
2Loss of information
If users navigate through multiple pages and launch separate web-based applications to add graphical elements, then they can access comprehensive information, but resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the messaging application with web content display capabilities, the system allows users to access comprehensive information about real-world objects (menu items, garments) within the same application environment, eliminating the need to launch separate web-based applications and reducing overall resource consumption.
3Ease of operation
If the messaging application integrates web-based application content, then user experience is enhanced, but device resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements segmentation by dividing web-based application content into discrete fragments that can be independently managed and displayed within the messaging application. Each fragment represents a specific portion of web content (e.g., a list of menu items or garments) that can be presented without loading the entire web application, reducing memory and processing requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are disclosed for modifying an image. For example, a messaging application implemented on a client device displays an image comprising a real-world object and determines a current location of the client device. The messaging application identifies a venue associated with the current location of the client device and obtains a list of items available for purchase at the venue. The messaging application receives input that selects a given item from the list of items that corresponds to the real-world object. The messaging application adds, to the image, a graphical representation of the given item that corresponds to the real-world object depicted in the image.