Embedding Web Browser in Media Applications

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Solution Overview

Problem

Media applications, such as chat and email, are limited in their ability to support seamless Web page access, requiring users to switch between applications, disrupting communication flow and quality.

Innovation Solution

Embedding a Web browser within media applications, allowing users to access and display Web pages directly within the media application, enabling simultaneous Web page access and communication without the need to switch applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If Web links are accessed in a distinct Web browser application, then Web page access capability is provided, but communication flow is interrupted and quality deteriorates due to application switching

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveWeb page access capabilityVSAvoidcommunication flow continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines Web browsing functionality with media applications by embedding a Web browser within the media application environment. This allows Web pages to be accessed directly within the chat or email application window, merging two previously separate functions (messaging and web browsing) into a unified interface, thereby eliminating the need to switch applications and maintaining communication flow continuity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If users switch between media application and Web browser, then Web page access is enabled, but communication quality and sequential flow are disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-functionalityVSAvoidcommunication flow quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The media application is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - it serves as both a communication application (chat/email) and a Web browser. By integrating the Web browser component within the media application, the system achieves multi-functionality without requiring users to switch between separate applications, thus maintaining communication flow quality and reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If Web pages are opened in separate windows or tabs, then multiple Web pages can be accessed, but simultaneous access within a single context is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveWeb page access efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of windows or tabs

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a new dimension for Web page access by displaying multiple Web pages in a vertical stack within a single media application window. Instead of using separate windows or tabs (horizontal dimension), the system stacks Web pages vertically, allowing users to access multiple pages simultaneously within one unified context, reducing device complexity while maintaining productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS10153995B2Method and apparatus for effecting web page access in a plurality of media applications

Publication Date: 2018.12.11 24 7 AI INC

AI summary

One or more media applications are configured to facilitate Web page access. Such media applications receive a request from a user for access to a Web page. The Web page is retrieved from, for example, one or more Web servers, a file, and so on, and the content of the Web page is displayed within the media application. Display of the Web page content within the media application obviates the need to change applications to view the Web page content. By remaining within the application, a more natural and intuitive technique for inter-user communication is provided.