Table File Preview and Editing via Plug-in Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The communication efficiency of table files is low when sent between users, as they cannot be quickly previewed in their original format, and converting them to picture files prevents editing operations.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a table information processing plug-in to present and edit table files on an information sending interface, converting them into message information if the receiving terminal lacks the plug-in, ensuring efficient communication by converting table files into picture files when necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If table files are sent as entire files, then the receiving terminal can access the complete data, but the file cannot be quickly previewed and communication efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the table file into two distinct formats: a lightweight preview version that displays quickly in the chat interface, and a complete data version that contains all the original information. This segmentation allows the receiving terminal to immediately view the table content without downloading the entire file, while still providing access to complete data when needed through the 'View Original' function.
2Speed
If table files are converted to picture files for quick preview, then preview speed improves, but editing operations cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary element - the lightweight preview version of the table file - that serves as a bridge between quick viewing and full editing capabilities. The preview version enables fast display in the chat interface, while the underlying complete data version remains accessible through the 'View Original' function, allowing editing operations to be performed on the original file without compromising preview speed.
3Ease of operation
If table files are sent in original format, then editing operations can be performed, but the receiving terminal requires additional software and preview is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential viewing functionality from the complete table file, creating a lightweight preview version that can be displayed directly in the chat interface without requiring external software. This extracted preview version contains the necessary visual information for quick review, while the complete file with full editing capabilities remains available on the sending terminal through the 'View Original' function.
4Extent of automation
If the sending terminal presents table files on the information sending interface, then real-time editing is enabled, but compatibility with terminals lacking the plug-in is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the format parameter of the table file, creating a lightweight version optimized for display in the chat interface that is compatible with all terminals regardless of whether they have the plug-in installed. This parameter change enables real-time editing on the sending terminal while ensuring universal compatibility for receiving terminals, as the lightweight version can be viewed and accessed by anyone without additional software requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method for information creation. In the disclosed method, a table information creation instruction is obtained from a user, and a table information processing plug-in is triggered according to the table information creation instruction. Subsequently, a table file is obtained through the table information processing plug-in, and the table file is presented on an information sending interface. Further, an information creation instruction is received, and the table file that is presented on the information sending interface is converted into first message information according to the information creation instruction by circuitry of an information creation apparatus.