Sharing State Icons for Permission Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional enterprise information systems lack an intuitive interface for managing permissions across a large number of files, making it difficult for users to determine access rights and modify permissions efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A user interface with a sharing hint column displaying icons representing sharing states, allowing users to quickly identify access levels and modify permissions through a content list, which includes features like tooltips and interactive windows for managing authorized users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional enterprise information systems are used to manage permissions for a large number of files, then the system can maintain comprehensive permission settings, but the owner has difficulty remembering and quickly determining the permissions for every file
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual indicators (icons) in the content list to represent different sharing states or permission levels for each file. By displaying sharing state icons next to each content item, the system transforms complex permission data into visual cues that can be quickly perceived, allowing users to determine permissions at a glance without reading detailed permission settings for each file.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a sharing state icon as an intermediary element between the raw permission data and the user's understanding of permissions. These icons serve as a mediator that translates complex permission configurations into intuitive visual representations, enabling users to quickly grasp permission information without directly examining the underlying permission settings.
2Loss of information
If conventional enterprise information systems are used, then permission settings can be maintained, but there is no easy way for the owner to quickly determine the particular users who have access to each file
Solution Approach 1:
The system displays visual icons in the content list that represent the sharing state and access rights for each file. These visual indicators provide immediate visibility into who has access to each file, transforming hidden permission data into visible cues that are easily interpreted by users without requiring them to navigate through complex permission settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the permission information into discrete visual indicators next to each content item. By dividing the permission data into separate, visible elements (sharing state icons), the system makes it easier to identify and understand access rights for individual files without having to examine the entire permission structure at once.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional enterprise information systems are used, then permission management is possible, but the interface is not intuitive for easily modifying permissions for each file
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures the interface to display sharing state icons and provides quick-access mechanisms for modifying permissions. By preparing the interface in advance with visual indicators and intuitive controls, the system reduces the cognitive load on users and enables them to modify permissions quickly without having to navigate through complex settings, thereby improving both adaptability and ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Technologies are described herein for identifying a sharing level of content items in a content library. The content library includes a first content item having a first sharing configuration and a second content item having a second sharing configuration. The first sharing state associated with the first content item is set based on the first sharing configuration. The second sharing state associated with the second content item is set based on the second sharing configuration. A content list including multiple rows and a sharing hint column is displayed. A first row corresponds to the first content item, and a second row corresponds to the second content item. A first icon corresponding to the first sharing state is arranged under the sharing hint column on the first row. A second sharing icon corresponding to the second sharing state is arranged under the sharing hint column on the second row.