Widget-Container Framework for Controlled Content Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for distributing content over networks, such as viral distribution, lack control mechanisms to restrict or permit distribution based on criteria defined by content owners, leading to undesirable spreading of content.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that utilize a widget-container framework to control the distribution of content by determining whether processing or sending of widgets and service modules is restricted or allowed based on control information, including metadata parameters and rules associated with content aggregation points, allowing for dynamic modification and tracking of widget-container components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If viral distribution methods are used to spread content, then content distribution convenience is improved, but control over undesirable distribution is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent distribution convenienceVSAvoidcontrol over distribution

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a widget-container framework as an intermediary layer between content sources and distribution channels. This framework includes control information and service modules that mediate the distribution process, enabling content owners to define rules and conditions for content spreading while maintaining the automated viral distribution mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters of content distribution by introducing control information that includes criteria such as target audience demographics, geographic location, timing, and content type. These parameters allow content owners to precisely control distribution characteristics while maintaining automated spreading mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If ad-hoc content distribution methods are used, then distribution flexibility is improved, but distribution control based on owner criteria is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistribution flexibilityVSAvoiddistribution control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control by allowing distribution rules to be adjusted in real-time based on changing conditions. The widget-container framework enables content owners to modify distribution criteria dynamically, and the system automatically adapts the distribution behavior to match updated owner preferences while maintaining flexibility in delivery methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where distribution results and content performance data are fed back to content owners and the distribution system. This feedback loop enables continuous optimization of distribution control by adjusting rules based on actual performance metrics while maintaining distribution flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Speed

If content distribution is unrestricted, then distribution speed is improved, but harmful distribution effects increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistribution speedVSAvoidundesirable distribution effects

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by evaluating and filtering content against defined criteria before distribution occurs. The widget-container framework includes pre-processing steps that assess content suitability, target audience matching, and compliance with distribution rules, preventing harmful distribution effects before they occur while maintaining fast distribution speeds for approved content.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts potential harmful distribution effects into beneficial control mechanisms by using the same automated distribution infrastructure to enforce content owner criteria. The service modules within the widget-container framework automatically apply restrictions and filters, transforming what would be harmful unrestricted distribution into controlled beneficial distribution while preserving speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Data Source

PatentUS9495084B2Method and apparatus for widget and widget-container distribution control based on content rules

Publication Date: 2016.11.15 ORACLE INT CORP

AI summary

A method includes receiving an instruction used to define a widget-container containing a service module associated with a widget. The widget-container is a procedural software framework configured to be executed at a widget-container processing device in response to a reference to the widget-container being accessed from a content aggregation point. The widget-container has a portion configured for receiving the widget. The method also includes determining whether processing of the widget within the portion of the widget-container is restricted and/or allowed.