Sticky Note Superposition on Files for Message Review

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in checking the content of reply messages without manually inputting them into sticky notes, especially when reviewing messages with attached files during discussions.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system and apparatus that automatically display a sticky note corresponding to the content of a child message superposed on a file attached to a parent message, allowing users to view the reply message content without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If users manually input reply message content into sticky notes, then the content can be displayed on files, but this increases the time and effort required for review

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereply message contentVSAvoidmanual input time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically copies the content from child messages and creates sticky notes with this content, eliminating the need for manual transcription. The copying process is automated through message reception and automatic sticky note generation, preserving all reply message content while eliminating manual input time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically generating sticky notes from received child messages without requiring user intervention. The apparatus autonomously receives messages, extracts content, creates sticky notes, and displays them on appropriate files, making the entire process self-serveing and eliminating manual effort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If users switch between message viewing and sticky note creation, then both functions can be used, but this reduces discussion efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage and sticky note functionalityVSAvoiddiscussion efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the message viewing function and sticky note creation function into a unified process. When a child message is received, the system simultaneously displays the message content and automatically generates a sticky note with that content, allowing users to review both messages and sticky notes in an integrated workflow without switching contexts

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The second information processing apparatus is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a message display device and a sticky note management system. The same display interface shows both incoming messages and generated sticky notes, eliminating the need for separate systems and improving discussion efficiency through unified access

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11023198B2Electronic sticky note processing system and apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.06.01 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An information processing system includes first and second information processing apparatuses. The first information processing apparatus includes a first display controller. The first display controller performs control to display a parent message and a child message on a first display. The second information processing apparatus includes a second display controller and a receiver. The second display controller performs control to display a file attached to a parent message and a sticky note which shows the content of a child message on a second display. The receiver receives a file attached to a parent message and a child message from the first information processing apparatus. When the receiver has received the file and the child message, the second display controller performs control to display a sticky note which shows the content of the child message on the second display such that the sticky note is superposed on the file.