Micro Objects for Context-Dependent Content Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content management systems are limited in their ability to modify or extend functionality without requiring significant resources and time, as they are restricted to pre-defined constructs and methods for accessing and manipulating content.
Innovation Solution
The use of micro objects that can be associated with objects in a content management system, allowing actions to be applied based on the context of the request, enabling dynamic modification and extension of system functionality by executing specific operations or modifying metadata and content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If pre-defined constructs and methods are used for content access and manipulation, then system stability is maintained, but adaptability and ease of modification deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the content management system into discrete, independently modifiable components called micro-objects. Each micro-object represents a specific functionality or operation that can be individually created, modified, and associated with content objects through metadata, allowing the system to adapt without requiring changes to the core pre-defined constructs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic associability between micro-objects and content objects through metadata relationships. This allows the system to dynamically configure which micro-objects apply to which content objects based on contextual metadata, enabling flexible adaptation while maintaining the stability of the underlying pre-defined constructs.
2Ease of operation
If pre-defined constructs and methods are used for content management, then system reliability is maintained, but ease of operation and modification deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces metadata as an intermediary layer between the pre-defined constructs and the micro-objects. This metadata layer provides a simple interface for associating micro-objects with content objects, making the system easier to operate while the underlying pre-defined constructs maintain system reliability through their established validation and execution frameworks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If micro objects are introduced for dynamic modification, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal micro-object framework that can be applied across different content types and management scenarios. The standardized micro-object structure and metadata association mechanism provide multi-functional capabilities, allowing the same framework to handle various adaptation needs without proportionally increasing system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
In general, embodiments of the technology relate to a method and system for using micro objects to manage content. More specifically, embodiments of the technology relate to using micro objects to change and/or extend the functionality of the content management system such that the manner in which actions are applied to objects varies based the context of the request that specified an action to be performed on an object.