Automated Multi-Page File Display with Rating-Based Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current digital media technologies lack efficient methods for automatically displaying multiple page files with customizable transitions and user-driven control, limiting user engagement and flexibility in viewing digital content.

Innovation Solution

A software agent on computing platforms that selects and displays multiple page files sequentially or simultaneously, allowing for user input to control the slideshow, including transition effects like dissolves and fades, and rating criteria for file selection, implemented on various electronic devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple page files are displayed sequentially with transitions, then user engagement and visual interest are improved, but system complexity and control requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The software agent autonomously selects files from the collection based on predefined criteria and automatically sequences them with transitions, eliminating the need for manual arrangement while maintaining user engagement through automated curation and presentation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If user control over slideshow selection is increased, then personalization and user experience are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovepersonalizationVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Users pre-define their preferences and selection criteria in advance, allowing the software agent to automatically assemble personalized slide shows without requiring users to manually select and arrange individual files each time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates user ratings and feedback about displayed files to continuously refine and personalize future selections, adapting to user preferences while maintaining ease of operation through automated learning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If automated file selection with rating criteria is implemented, then productivity and efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The software agent autonomously evaluates files against rating criteria and automatically selects the best matches, eliminating manual file selection while maintaining high productivity through intelligent automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8051377B1Method and apparatus for displaying multiple page files
Publication Date: 2011.11.01 ADOBE INC
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AI summary

Embodiments for displaying multiple page files are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a plurality of files may be automatically displayed. For the respective files of the plurality of files, a count of pages may be determined, and at least one of the pages of the file may be displayed. If the count of pages is determined to be greater than one, a plurality of pages of the file may be automatically displayed.